Specialty Doctor- Oncology

Northampton General Hospital

Job summary

The post is suitable for a doctor with full GMC registration and an MRCP qualification or equivalent and desirable experience in cancer treatment and required to have knowledge of management of oncological emergencies. The precise duties will vary according to the seniority and previous experience of the appointee.

Main duties of the job

Applicants are invited to apply immediately for a Specialty Doctor post in Medical/Clinical Oncology based at Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust (work at Kettering Hospital maybe required).

The post is suitable for a doctor with full GMC registration and an MRCP qualification or equivalent and desirable experience in cancer treatment and required to have knowledge of management of oncological emergencies. The precise duties will vary according to the seniority and previous experience of the appointee.

Candidates will be expected to carry out on average 6 clinic sessions a week, cover the oncology emergency assessment bay, oncology wards, chemotherapy suite, review on-treatment radiotherapy patients and participate in covering the on-call rota alongside current Specialist Registrars within the department (on-call supplement applies). MDT attendance and SPA time is also included.

Educational opportunities, equivalent to those afforded to doctors participating in recognised training schemes will be provided. We are keen to encourage applications from candidates who have already chosen to train in Oncology and are wishing to further develop their skills.

Person Specification

Educations, Training and Qualifications

Essential

  • MRCP.
  • ALS.
  • Full GMC Registration.

Desirable

  • FRCR Part 1 and 2a/2b.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • 3 years General Medicine Experience.
  • Track record of clinical audit.
  • Experience of teaching and training to undergraduates and junior medical staff.

Desirable

  • Oncological training in Medical and Clinical Oncology.
  • MSC Course or PGCERT Medical Education.

Skills

Essential

  • Communication: Able to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English.
  • Ability to build rapport, listen, persuade and negotiate.
  • Accountability – able to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert authority.
  • Be able to project ascetic -drainage, chest aspiration and other ward based practical necessities .

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Closing Date: 3 August 2026

To apply for this job please visit apps.trac.jobs.