Medical Oncologist
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Medical Oncologist to join a world-renowned specialist referral hospital, recognised for its expertise in oncology, soft tissue surgery, internal medicine and interventional radiology.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded multidisciplinary team, contribute to the continued development of a specialist oncology service and play a key leadership role within the organisation.
You'll be joining a progressive clinical environment focused on delivering outstanding patient outcomes, the highest standards of veterinary medicine and exceptional care for pets and their owners.
The role
Reporting to the Clinical Director, you'll work as part of the Medical Oncology team and wider multidisciplinary hospital, sharing your knowledge, clinical expertise and ideas to help develop both the oncology service and the hospital.
A key priority will be to establish and lead a Medical Oncology Residency Programme, taking responsibility as Programme Director for either an ECVIM (Oncology) or ACVIM (Oncology) residency.
You'll play an important role in maintaining excellent clinical standards, delivering outstanding client experiences and fostering a positive, collaborative working environment.
Your responsibilities will include:
Establishing and leading the Medical Oncology Residency Programme.
Delivering exceptional clinical care across a varied and complex referral caseload.
Providing clinical leadership and contributing to the strategic development of the oncology service.
Mentoring, supervising and supporting residents, interns and other clinical team members.
Sharing specialist knowledge and providing guidance and education to colleagues.
Promoting clinical excellence, team collaboration and continuous improvement.
You'll join an established team of Medical Oncologists alongside a wider group of internationally recognised specialists, residents, interns, nurses and Veterinary Care Assistants.
We're looking for someone who is driven, motivated and highly organised, with the flexibility to work within a dynamic referral environment and support the needs of a busy clinical service.
About you
Ideally, you'll be an ACVIM or ECVIM Boarded Medical Oncologist. Applications will also be welcomed from residency-trained or Board-eligible clinicians.
You'll have the clinical expertise, leadership ability and enthusiasm to help shape the future of the oncology service, alongside a genuine passion for developing the next generation of veterinary specialists.
You'll also bring:
Excellent clinical and diagnostic skills.
Experience or a strong interest in clinical leadership and mentorship.
The ability to educate, support and inspire colleagues.
Strong organisational and communication skills.
A collaborative approach to multidisciplinary working.
A commitment to delivering the highest standards of patient and client care.
Facilities and clinical environment
You'll be working within a state-of-the-art specialist referral hospital, equipped with an exceptional range of advanced diagnostic, surgical and treatment facilities.
These include:
Four fully equipped operating theatres.
160-slice CT scanner with injector pump.
C-arm fluoroscopy.
Cell-salvage autotransfusion equipment.
Intra-operative near-infrared fluorescence imaging.
Dedicated interventional radiology suite.
Minimally invasive surgical equipment.
Cystoscopy, endoscopy and bronchoscopy facilities.
Two chemotherapy rooms and a dedicated chemotherapy hood room.
Contrast-enhanced ultrasonography (CEUS).
Digital radiography.
Fully equipped in-house laboratory.
You'll benefit from working alongside specialists across multiple disciplines, providing an excellent environment for clinical collaboration, advanced case management and professional development.
Working pattern
Full-time position (1.0 FTE).
Four working days per week.
10-hour shifts.
Weekend and bank holiday cover included on a rota basis.
Salary and benefits
A comprehensive benefits package is available, including:
33 days' annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata according to rota).
CPD support.
Professional fees paid.
Workplace pension scheme.
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
Recruitment referral reward scheme.
Death-in-service benefit.
Private medical insurance.
Critical illness cover.
Employee pet treatment discounts.
Free parking.
Weekly fresh fruit delivery.
Additional health and wellbeing benefits include:
Online GP access.
Unlimited mental health counselling.
Employee Assistance Programme.
Savings and discounts through BenefitHub.
Annual flu vaccination.
Interested?
If you're an established or aspiring specialist looking for an opportunity to combine clinical excellence, leadership and residency programme development, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant contribution to a leading referral hospital.
Get in touch for a confidential discussion to find out more.
Apply today and feel free to contact Jamie out of hours and weekends on 07780 333 200.
Interested in this role? Apply now and we'll get back to you within 24 hours.