Oncology Doctor IMT

We are seeking an Oncology F3/IMT1 / 2 Doctor to provide medical input to the Oncology Department to enable the efficient and effective assessment and initial management of all cases. This is a great opportunity to gain valuable clinical experience in the hospital setting.

Previous experience at F1/F2 level is essential for this role. The post holder will also support the Consultants including the day to day responsibility for patients under the care of the Consultants.

The service supports the whole of the county of Somerset providing its services out of both the Beacon Centre in Musgrove and St Margarets Hospice in Yeovil, serving a catchment population of approx. 560,000.

Somerset boasts multiple areas of outstanding natural beauty including the Mendips, Quantocks, and easy access to both Exmoor and Dartmoor, contributing to quality of life rarely found elsewhere in the UK.

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust runs acute hospital services, community services, mental health and learning disability services and a quarter of Somerset's GP practices. It runs services from two acute hospitals;
Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton, Yeovil Hospital in Yeovil, services in the community and services from the 13 community hospitals in the county, a range of mental health and learning disability services and Symphony Healthcare Services runs a quarter of GP practices in the county.

Start date:

1st April 2026 until 4th August 2026 (4 month contract)

Provide medical care and clinical services to inpatients

Encourage a holistic response to the care of patients and their families

Participate in teaching for medical students and other health care professionals

Develop Somerset oncology service in line with appropriate guidelines and frameworks

Work closely with Oncology Consultants and other team members to ensure effective care is provided to the patients

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card
, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce
, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty
, and breathtaking coastlines
, with vibrant cities like Bristol
, Bath
, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London
.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities
, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

For detailed job description and full person specification, please refer to the job description attached.

• MBBS
• Registered Medical Practitioner with a GMC License to practice.

• Completion of Foundation Year 1 & 2 (or equivalent).
• Knowledge / experience of primary care sector
• Ability to take responsibility for clinical care of patients.
• Knowledge of responsibilities of doctors as set out in Good Medical Practice
• Knowledge of Evidence Based Medicine and clinical effectiveness.
• Experience of palliative medicine for patients with non- cancer conditions
• Research interests in Oncology with publications

• Sufficient leadership, organisational, communication, professional and personal skills
• Experience of managing own time to ensure deadlines are met.
• Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance framework and targets.
• Knowledge of current CPD guidance from the Royal College of Physicians
• Adequate IT…