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Head of Medical Oncology

Linnaeus
Basildon
1 month ago
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If you are a current Linnaeus Associate, you will need to apply internally. In order to do this, please contact our Talent Acquisition team (details can be found via The Link) and someone will be in touch to discuss and progress your application.

Head of Medical Oncology (Diplomate)

Southfields Veterinary Specialists is currently recruiting for a Head of Medical Oncology.

We are seeking a colleague to lead our established and world-leading Oncology team. The successful candidate should be keen to drive and enhance the service for our patients and clients.

We have a strong oncology team with two board-certified (one double boarded in Oncology and Radiation) oncologists, an Oncology Intern and a team of dedicated Oncology nurses. Our brand-new state- of- the- art hospital has a dedicated Oncology suite with two chemotherapy rooms and a Varian Truebeam Linear Accelerator with IMRT/VMAT and Stereotactic ability on-site. We also have interventional oncology capabilities.

The hospital teams include European and American boarded specialists and board-eligible consultants in Surgery, Diagnostic Imaging, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Neurology, Ophthalmology, Exotics and ECC. The practice encourages a collegiate atmosphere and offers excellent opportunities for multidisciplinary collaboration, advancement of skills and clinical research.

This is an exciting time to join Southfields in our superb purpose-built hospital with dedicated Oncology wing. This is an opportunity to drive direction of and innovation within, the Oncology service and to lead an exceptional team.

There will be opportunities to run a Residency programme and pursue clinical research if desired.

Your role and responsibilities

You need to be a highly motivated self-starter with the following attributes:

  • European or American Diploma in Oncology
  • Ability to lead a high-performing team
  • Desire to provide the best clinical service to all patients
  • Innovative approach to providing cancer care
  • Ability to drive caseload and grow the Oncology Service.
  • Role model excellent service delivery and collegiate behaviour
  • Participation in an out of hours rota (Oncology only) is required.

SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATION/STATUS/CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENTS

You must fulfil the following requirements:

  • Eligibility to work in the UK
  • Membership of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (MRCVS)
  • Excellent command of written and spoken English
  • Strong communication skills and professional approach

About us

Southfields is a flagship Linnaeus hospital with a world-leading Oncology Service. It's a very exciting time to join a forward-thinking and highly motivated team that has the support of the Linnaeus Group, providing significant investment in innovative services, a contemporary state-of-the art working environment and commitment to personal and career development. With an excellent support team in place, you'll be able to concentrate on what you do best in a friendly and supportive practice with state-of-the-art facilities.

Located only 30 minutes by train from central London, within easy reach of the beautiful Essex countryside and coast, and extremely well located for international travel links by air and train.

Benefits

- 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays (pro-rata) and Birthday Leave
- RCVS and VDS fees paid
- External CPD funded
- Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program
- Career progression opportunities
- Staff discount schemes
- Life Assurance
- Enhanced sickness pay
- Enhanced equal family leave
- E-car salary sacrifice scheme
- Employer contribution pension scheme
- Wellness program including:
- Employee assistance program
- Eyecare voucher scheme
- Free annual Flu jab
- Cycle to work scheme
- Recruitment referral reward scheme

We would love to hear from you, please contact:

Kerry Smith(Clinical Director)

James Elliott(Head of Radiation Oncology)

orSian Emery(Talent Acquisition Partner) if you have any questions or would like to discuss this role further.

We are proud to be Linnaeus, part of Mars.

Linnaeus is a forward-thinking group of highly respected primary care and specialist referral practices in the UK and Ireland. Being family owned and part of Mars Veterinary Health, thelargest veterinary company in the world, allows us to focus on advancing the veterinary profession to provide industry-leading pet care and unique career opportunities for our people.

Why Linnaeus?

- We pride ourselves in offeringhigh-quality excellence of serviceand clinical care for our clients and their pets

- Welead on sustainabilityand collectively drive positive change for people, pets and the planet

- Weprioritise your mental health and wellbeing- valuing equity, diversity and inclusion

- Wesupport your personal and professional developmentwith best-in-class career frameworks and training programmes. We will empower and support you to grow your career from day one.

We team up within our Mars family in partnership for astronger future.

Linnaeus is an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We treat each other fairly and equitably and we are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse for all our Associates.

At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people.

If you would like to apply for this role, please click the 'Apply' button or for more information or please reach out directly to our Talent Acquisition team at
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