Locum Consultant Medical Oncologist - Breast & ColorectalUniversity Hospital of North Midlands NHS TrustThis is an exciting opportunity to be part of a highly regarded team, working in collaboration with existing Consultants and within a wider multi-professional team.
As part of an enthusiastic and well-trained team, you will work alongside the Consultants, Specialist Registrars, Specialty doctors, and Clinical Nurse Specialists.
The post holder will rotate between RSUH and County Hospital.
You will be expected to share duties and responsibilities with other middle-grade doctors.
In addition, you will be required to participate in audit, teaching, training, and research in this field.
A job plan will be discussed and reviewed with the successful candidate.
Main Duties of the JobThe appointee will be a member of a team of 13WTE Consultant Oncologists, 2WTE Consultant Medical Oncologists, and 11WTE Consultant Haematologists delivering a comprehensive Oncology and Haematology service to the population of North and South Staffordshire and South Cheshire.
There will be service commitments in the Cancer Centre at both Royal Stoke University Hospital and the County Hospital site.
The Oncology Department has some commitment to Undergraduate teaching, and you will be expected to participate in this, as well as Postgraduate teaching and training.
About UsUHNM Cancer Centre at Royal Stoke Hospital provides world-class, patient-centered, specialized cancer services to the population of Staffordshire, South Cheshire, and part of Shropshire.
All inpatient, day case, and the majority of outpatient clinics and Radiotherapy are delivered within a purpose-built center which opened in July 2009.
We see approximately 2000 new patients per year with a geographical catchment area of approximately 800,000 population.
The post is based at the University Hospital of North Midlands Cancer Centre.
Clinical duties will be across both the Royal Stoke Hospital site and at County Hospital site.
Job ResponsibilitiesA detailed job description and main responsibilities are included in the attached job description under supporting documents.
Person SpecificationClinical Experience & Training:Experience of conducting clinical audit.Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making.QualificationsFull GMC registration.Possession of MRCP or equivalent qualification in medical oncology.Eligibility to be on the specialist register within 6 months of the interview date.MD or PhD.Academic Achievements, Research, PublicationsEvidence of training in research methodology.Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems.An awareness of current specialty-specific developments, initiatives, and issues.Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last five years.Evidence of having undertaken original research.Professional and Multidisciplinary Team WorkingAbility to work effectively with colleagues and within a team.Personal AttributesEnergy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure.An enquiring and critical approach to work.Caring attitude to patients.Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses, and other staff and agencies.Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development.Appropriate Immigration Status (where applicable).An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives, and issues.Ability and means to travel within 10 miles or 30 minutes of base.To be accessible as required for on-call duties.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and as such, it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
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