Trosolwg o'r swydd

This is a post within the Kent Oncology Centre, based at Canterbury, providing services to patients from East Kent. This post holder will be responsible for providing a systemic & radiotherapy oncology service for patients requiring Uro-oncological treatment. 

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

The Kent Oncology Centre in West Kent is based at Maidstone Hospital.  The Trust manages the Oncology centres based at both Maidstone and Canterbury.  These services form an integral part of Kent’s Cancer Services.

The post holder will join our team of medical and clinical oncologists to take a major interest in Uro-Oncology.  We have a well-established oncology research department, providing the opportunity for the post holder to run and develop clinical trials.

This Consultant post is based at the Oncology Centre based at Kent and Canterbury Hospital situated in the cathedral and university City of Canterbury. Known for its historical and cultural importance, Canterbury is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has high-speed train links to London along with many visitor attractions and close by villages.

As a member of the Kent Oncology Centre there will be a commitment to participate fully in a Kent wide approach to the delivery of cancer care.  This includes attendance at governance meetings, multi-disciplinary team meetings and the practice of cross-referral with other site specialists.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is one of the best performing hospital trusts in England. We are regularly in the top five for emergency department performance and offer some of the fastest access to cancer treatment in the country.

We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in west Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 7,000 staff we provide specialist cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.

We operate from three main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital, Tunbridge Wells Hospital and Fordcombe Hospital, and provide outpatient clinics across Kent and East Sussex.

Looking for flexible working?
We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it’s adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.

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Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:

• At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
• Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits
• Blue Light card eligibility
• And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below