Job summary
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust provides high-quality inpatient and outpatient oncology 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.

Target Start date: January 2027

Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for patients with cancer within your site specific team
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and contribute to service development
• Contribute to the Acute Haematology Oncology Service and teaching/supervision of junior doctors
• Engage in clinical research and trials

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 Job Description for more information relating to this job, including the full persons specification.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• MBBS
• Full GMC registration with licence to practice

Desirable

• Higher medical degree
• Diploma in Oncology
• Specialist Registration (GMC) with CCT in Clinical Oncology (or within 6 months of interview), or post-FRCR Part 2 and progressing via the Portfolio Pathway

Experience
Essential

• Minimum four years' postgraduate clinical experience, including at least two years in Oncology
• Experience of palliative medicine, including care of patients with non-cancer conditions
• Ability to provide expert clinical opinion across a range of oncology presentations
• Understanding of clinical governance, risk management and quality assurance, particularly within oncology services

Desirable

• Experience in Radiotherapy and Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT)
• Experience of electronic prescribing systems
• Management training and experience

Additional Criteria
Essential

• Ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload effectively
• Experience of supervising Doctors in Training
• Knowledge of research ethics and clinical research methodology
• Active participation in clinical research and clinical trials
• A full driving licence that permits you to drive in the UK
• Willing to travel independently between sites as required by the service

Desirable

• Experience in organising, leading or participating in clinical audit activities
• Experience teaching undergraduate medical students
• Diploma in Medical Education or equivalent qualification
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training

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.

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Musgrove Park Hospital, Musgrove Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5DA, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: CSL, Emma Gray, Emma.Gray@somersetft.nhs.uk