Oncology Specialty Doctor

With an ever-increasing demand for cancer care in Somerset, this is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic Speciality Doctor to join our dynamic and cohesive team. You will work with a multi-professional team delivering cancer care to the population of circa 535,000. Oncology training and support for long term career development to associate specialist will be provided.

The post holder will be expected to join site specific teams and participate in MDTs, clinics, day unit, acute oncology and inpatient work. This post will be based predominantly in the Beacon Centre, Taunton, and will also provide clinics across the county

This post will be based at Taunton andwill be responsible to, and work under the supervision of the Consultant Oncologists. You will be expected to actively participate in teaching sessions as well as all audit projects within the department.

You will join our current team of Consultant Oncologists, Associate Specialists, Specialty doctors and registrars.

Facilities for the treatment of cancer in Taunton are provided in the Beacon Centre which is able to provide a comprehensive radiotherapy service led by the clinical oncologists. In Yeovil we provide patients with Outpatient Clinics and Chemotherapy from the St Margaret's Hospice site along with the wider directorate team includes an Acute Oncology Service, an Immunotherapy service with the Immunotherapy CNSs, the Chemotherapy CNSs and a TYA CNS.

As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.

The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone’s throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.

There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan – there is truly something for everyone

Please see the attached job description and also the person specification for further, detailed information relating to this post.

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