Job requirements
Essential
12 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Minimum four years' postgraduate clinical experience, including at least two years in Oncology
- Experience
Experience of palliative medicine, including care of patients with non-cancer conditions
- Experience
Ability to provide expert clinical opinion across a range of oncology presentations
- Experience
Understanding of clinical governance, risk management and quality assurance, particularly within oncology services
- Qualifications
MBBS
- Qualifications
Full GMC registration with licence to practice
- Additional Criteria
Ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload effectively
- Additional Criteria
Experience of supervising Doctors in Training
- Additional Criteria
Knowledge of research ethics and clinical research methodology
- Additional Criteria
Active participation in clinical research and clinical trials
- Additional Criteria
A full driving licence that permits you to drive in the UK
- Additional Criteria
Willing to travel independently between sites as required by the service
Desirable
10 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Experience in Radiotherapy and Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT)
- Experience
Experience of electronic prescribing systems
- Experience
Management training and experience
- Qualifications
Higher medical degree
- Qualifications
Diploma in Oncology
- Qualifications
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
- Additional Criteria
Experience in organising, leading or participating in clinical audit activities
- Additional Criteria
Experience teaching undergraduate medical students
- Additional Criteria
Diploma in Medical Education or equivalent qualification
- Additional Criteria
Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training
Job summary
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.
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.
Details
- Date posted: 06 October 2026
- Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
- Salary: £63,696 to £102,689 a year Salary based on working 10PA's
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: 184-OL-MED-SURG-6037
- Job locations: Musgrove Park Hospital, Musgrove Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5DA, United Kingdom, St Margaret Hospice, Little Tarrat Ln, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2HU, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description for more information relating to this job, including the full persons specification.
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This advert is for Oncology Specialty Doctor with Somerset NHS Foundation Trust in Taunton, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Oncology role. The advertised salary is £63696.00 to £102689.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 25 Oct 2026.
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