HAEMATOLOGY & ONCOLOGY

Ipswich Hospital

Oncology Team

The oncology team at Ipswich hospital comprises of 3 higher specialty trainees with training numbers.

Department

There is one inpatient ward with 32 beds which is shared with haematology. There is also a day unit onsite which provides chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

A typical day for an oncology registrar includes half a day of clinic and half a day of radiation therapy planning. One day a week trainees will be expected to cover the day unit and see the acute oncology service referrals.

Training opportunities

There is weekly Tuesday morning teaching in which the oncology team take it in turns to teach. Trainees are also encouraged to participate in the multidisciplinary team meetings, the governance and audit meetings. The oncology department receive particularly good feedback for their support in teaching for FRCR exams.

Breast Care Centre

Ipswich hospital benefits from having a new state-of-the-art breast care centre. The new centre has transformed the experience patients have when they come to hospital by bringing all elements of breast care under one roof – the clinic, the imaging department and hospital breast screening.

Cancer Wellbeing Centre

Colchester hospital has an onsite wellbeing centre which offers support and a peaceful space for those affected by cancer. It is a beautiful space with a serene interior and garden space. The Wellbeing Centre was funded entirely by donations to Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity.