Medical Oncology

Overview

Medical Oncology at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Medical oncology services within Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust operated within the “Kent Oncology Centre” and provides cancer services across the whole country with clinics running at all caner units. Trainees receive comprehensive tutelage within the KSS deanery. The department received excellent feedback from trainees highlighting the inclusive working environment with the delivery of complex cancer treatments and incorporation of clinical trials.

Kent Oncology Centre excels in the delivery of large volume unit-based cancer services as well a more specialist

Educational opportunities are abundant, with weekly teaching. Opportunities include, including a multidisciplinary grand round, complemented by a Weekly Journal Club where trainees present the latest research, guidelines, and state-of-the-art management approaches. Each trainee gets intensive consultant led training with opportunities to contribute to the MDM process.

Key features

Dedicated Specialist Unit – BSH level 2 facility with filtered isolation rooms for intensive haematological therapy
Consultant-Led Education – Three teaching ward rounds weekly including multidisciplinary grand rounds
Research Integration – Weekly Journal Club featuring trainee presentations on latest developments
Comprehensive Clinic Experience – General and specialised lymphoid and myeloid outpatient clinics across both sites
Protected Learning Time – Weekly rotation system allowing trainees to maximise clinic attendance without competing duties
Supervised Patient Management – Opportunities to assess, discuss and manage both new patients and follow-ups
Academic Development – Strong track record of trainee-led audit projects presented at national meetings
Practice-Changing Research – History of trainee involvement in projects that have influenced clinical practice
Publication Opportunities – Active encouragement and support for academic writing and publications
Multidisciplinary Teamwork – Experience working within specialist nurse-supported care teams

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Medical Oncology Supervisors at MTW

You will enjoy it.
Laura - Speciality Trainee

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Medical Oncology Higher Specialty Trainees at MTW

Programme Tutors

Dr Justin Waters

KSS Training Programme Director

Dr Riyaz Shah

Educational Lead

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