Specialist Doctor in Medical Oncology inSwindon inSwindon PUBLISHED 23 DEC 2023

£96,990 to £107,155 a year per annum  PERMANENT 
The oncology department is located within the main building of the Great Western Hospital.

As a senior member of the team, you will become a key part in the delivery of training and supervision to our junior medical and nursing colleagues from oncology and other hospital subspecialties as well as allied health care professionals

The oncology department is located within the main building of the Great Western Hospital. Outpatient clinics and our 2 Day Therapy areas are co-located, with flexibility around clinics including virtual templates encouraged. In 2023 the trust has seen a brand-new state of the art radiotherapy centre, run by neighbouring Oxford University Hospital Trust. This enables Swindons patients to access radiotherapy and specialist services closer to home. The cancer services within the trust operate within the Thames Valley Cancer Alliance.

The post holder will be supported by a share of onsite experienced oncology secretarial support and have access to a laptop/desk area and IT support for all systems used within the trust.

The Duties outlined below are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with the needs of the service.

The Great Western Hospital is delighted to advertise a Medical Oncology Specialist Doctor within our Cancer Services.

We are a friendly department and would welcome any interested candidates to visit the Trust or to get in touch to ask any questions that you might have. The team are also open to discussing other sub-specialty interests you might like to explore in a potential job plan. To discuss the role or arrange a visit, please contact one of the leadership team, either Dr Carolyn Mackinlay, GWH Lead Cancer Dr Anne Kendall GWH Clinical Lead for

The post is a one-year fixed term contract, with a opportunity for the post to be substantive. It will be based at the Great Western Hospital Swindon (GWH).

Shortlisted candidates are encouraged to visit the Trust and meet senior members of staff and management teams. Details will be shared following shortlisting.

This role is a new within the department of oncology to increase the provision of support and management of patients with malignancies.; the appointed candidate will join an existing team of 10 oncology medical staff including consultants, SAS doctors and specialist trainees. On joining the department, you will become part of a well-established, friendly team and will help us continue to drive forward improvements in the service that we provide to our patients. The role will include weekly MDT meetings, clinics and contribution to the acute oncology service.

Oncology patients are managed and supported within strong multidisciplinary teams with clinical oncology support from Oxford University Hospitals. The acute oncology service (AOS) runs an in-reach service to support inpatients of which the appointed candidate will have an important role in continuing to shape the service. All tumour sites have experienced clinical nurse specialists some of whom have extended roles e.g. treatment monitoring clinics, endocrine treatment workshops etc. There are a number of patient pathway facilitators across the tumour sites who work collaboratively to improve the patient journey and experience.

As a senior member of the team, you will become a key part in the delivery of training and supervision to our junior medical and nursing colleagues from oncology and other hospital subspecialties as well as allied health care professionals

The oncology department is located within the main building of the Great Western Hospital. Outpatient clinics and our 2 Day Therapy areas are co-located, with flexibility around clinics including virtual templates encouraged. In 2023 the trust has seen a brand-new state of the art radiotherapy centre, run by neighbouring Oxford University Hospital Trust. This enables Swindons patients to access radiotherapy and specialist services closer to home. The cancer services within the trust operate within the Thames Valley Cancer Alliance.

The post holder will be supported by a share of onsite experienced oncology secretarial support and have access to a laptop/desk area and IT support for all systems used within the trust.

The Duties outlined below are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with the needs of the service.

The Great Western Hospital is delighted to advertise a Medical Oncology Specialist Doctor within our Cancer Services.

We are a friendly department and would welcome any interested candidates to visit the Trust or to get in touch to ask any questions that you might have. The team are also open to discussing other sub-specialty interests you might like to explore in a potential job plan. To discuss the role or arrange a visit, please contact one of the leadership team, either Dr Carolyn Mackinlay, GWH Lead Cancer Dr Anne Kendall GWH Clinical Lead for

The post is a one-year fixed term contract, with a opportunity for the post to be substantive. It will be based at the Great Western Hospital Swindon (GWH).

Shortlisted candidates are encouraged to visit the Trust and meet senior members of staff and management teams. Details will be shared following shortlisting.

This role is a new within the department of oncology to increase the provision of support and management of patients with malignancies.; the appointed candidate will join an existing team of 10 oncology medical staff including consultants, SAS doctors and specialist trainees. On joining the department, you will become part of a well-established, friendly team and will help us continue to drive forward improvements in the service that we provide to our patients. The role will include weekly MDT meetings, clinics and contribution to the acute oncology service.

Oncology patients are managed and supported within strong multidisciplinary teams with clinical oncology support from Oxford University Hospitals. The acute oncology service (AOS) runs an in-reach service to support inpatients of which the appointed candidate will have an important role in continuing to shape the service. All tumour sites have experienced clinical nurse specialists some of whom have extended roles e.g. treatment monitoring clinics, endocrine treatment workshops etc. There are a number of patient pathway facilitators across the tumour sites who work collaboratively to improve the patient journey and experience.



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