Job summary
We are seeking a Consultant Clinical Oncologist with a specialist interest in Colorectal and Breast to join our dynamic and progressive team at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a well-established oncology service supported by dedicated clinical nurse specialists, an active clinical trials portfolio and regional collaboration..

Main duties of the job
We are seeking a Consultant Clinical Oncologist with a specialist interest in Urology and Breast to join our dynamic and progressive team at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a well-established oncology service supported by dedicated clinical nurse specialists, an active clinical trials portfolio and regional collaboration.

Our Oncology Department provides high-quality inpatient and outpatient services across two hospital sites -- the Beacon Centre at Musgrove Park Hospital and Yeovil St Margaret's Hospice, supported by Yeovil Haematology and Oncology Day Unit. Applicants must be prepared to work at both sites. The service includes systemic anti-cancer therapies, radiotherapy ( with x 3 LINACS) and an active SABR programme. The department is recognised for innovation, teaching and its outstanding pre-clinic huddle model ( job planned), enabling collaborative planning and patient-centred care.

The team includes 13 Consultants and 3 Specialists, supported by clinical fellows, specialty doctors and resident doctors in training, alongside experienced cancer nurse specialists, consultant radiographers and consultant pharmacists. We have a dedicated immunotherapy and acute oncology team and a late effects radiotherapy team. Facilities include on our 3 linear accelerators, VMAT, SABR and AI auto contouring.

We have an extremely active Clinical Trials team and run selected Phase 2 and Phase 3 trials with opportunities to be PI or associate PI.

About us
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.

Job responsibilities

• Please refer to the attached detailed Oncologist Job Description for more information relating to this job, including the full persons specification.
• Responsible for patients with Urology and Breast cancer
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and contribute to service development
• Work closely with the Urology team, Breast Team and CNS teams
• Contribute to the Acute Haematology Oncology Service and teaching/supervision of junior doctors
• Engage in clinical research and trials
• Participate in an approx 1:12 on-call rota (weekends and evenings)
• Working Pattern - Monday - Friday
• Relocation - Flight and Visa only (if required)
• Applications welcome from specialist grades who have worked at locum consultant level and looking to be a consultant and must have FRCR
• AAC Interview - TBC

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Full GMC registration with license to practice
• Specialist Registration status with GMC
• CCT in Clinical Oncology (or within 6 months at interview) or post FRCR part 2 and completing the portfolio pathway

Desirable

• Active participation in clinical research and trials
• Experience of e-prescribing systems
• Involvement in teaching and training at undergraduate/postgraduate levels

Experience
Essential

• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team
• Experience in Urology, Breast, Radiotherapy and systemic anti-cancer therapy

Desirable

• Active participation in clinical research and trials
• Experience of e-prescribing systems
• Involvement in teaching and training at undergraduate/postgraduate levels

Additional Criteria
Essential

• Commitment to clinical excellence and governance
• Driving license or ability to travel between sites

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.

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.