Consultant Medical Oncology

Consultant Medical Oncologist – GI & Gynaecology

Applications are invited for the post of Consultant Medical Oncologist for GI and Gynaecology at Milton Keynes Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust and contribute to the delivery of outstanding care to our patients; the position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for an enthusiastic candidate to join a rapidly growing Oncology service within the cancer centre which opened in March 2020 and an Oxford University Hospital Radiotherapy Unit that opened in 2025.

• Medical assessments daily for both pre/post chemotherapy patients – ongoing for the duration of treatment.
• Daily chemotherapy prescribing and supporting of nurse led services.
• Provide support and review of Acute Oncology inpatients.
• Provide medical cover for adverse reactions/identify clinical risks within the chemotherapy unit.
• Support the Oncology Unit with possible complications and emergency assessment of walk in patients.
• Raise awareness of role and disseminate knowledge to junior colleagues.
• Integrate within all site-specific cancers.
• Work in partnership with visiting Clinical Oncology Consultants.
• Run Oncology clinics within MKHFT for specialist areas.
• Review patient laboratory results and liaise with pharmacy staff accordingly.
• Managerial review of current service and prioritise ongoing needs for development.
• Establish contacts/outreach advice/support (GPs etc.)
• Support complex treatments – ongoing in chemotherapy suite.
• Coordinate repatriation of regimen.
• Attend Network Site Specific groups as appropriate.
• Attend MDT meetings as required and update accordingly.
• Support nursing/AHP teams.
• Management of complications of Hickman/PICC lines.
• Work with Cancer Services team to support the national chemotherapy agenda in relation to Peer Review, NCAG etc.

We are seeking an enthusiastic candidate who has clear communication skills, works well in a team environment and has good attention to detail. The applicant will play an active role in the ongoing development of the department. We will provide support and training and the postholder will form part of a much wider cancer team.

• Lease car scheme
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• On site nursery (chargeable)
• Extensive staff health and well‑being programme

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.