Consultant in Medical Oncology

MILTON KEYNES HOSPITAL Consultant in Medical Oncology

Department: Oncology
Location: Milton Keynes
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 per annum
Programmed

Activities:

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Job Reference: 430-CC26-875

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.

The post holder will work closely with our Oncology team to ensure high-quality continuity of care for all Oncology patients within Milton Keynes Hospital Foundation Trust.

This is an exciting time to join the team as our modern Cancer Centre provides a chemotherapy suite, outpatient consulting rooms, treatment areas, a ward for oncology and haematology patients, also a Wellbeing Service. This developing service is supported by a forward-thinking & supportive Management Team, Nurse Practitioners, Palliative Care Team & Macmillan Information and Support Centre. A brand-new Radiotherapy Centre opened in 2025, providing fantastic facilities for our Oncology patients.

Clinical Work

• Medical assessments daily for both pre/post chemotherapy patients - on-going for 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
• Dissemination of 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 of patient laboratory results and liaise with pharmacy staff accordingly

Candidates wishing to discuss more details of the post, please contact:

Lead Cancer Services and Chief Nurse
Sally Burnie

Please submit your CV by attaching it to your NHS Jobs application.

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Milton Keynes is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.