The post holder will provide comprehensive Specialist Oncology doctor oversight of the delivery of non-surgical oncology (including SACT) to patients with LGI and UGI across West Wales.
You will provide a clinical service, with colleagues, which will include the responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness.
This post will also support a nurse led model for Acute Oncology within Carmarthenshire with the support of an AOS clinical lead for HDUHB.
HDUHB work within a hub & spoke model for Oncology provision, which is supported by visiting Consultant Oncologists from the SWWCC (South West Wales Cancer Centre) in Swansea.
As a senior employee of the Health Board the post holder will work in close co-operation with, and support other clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Health Board's patients.
Specific Responsibilities of the PostTo share the responsibility for the acute care of Oncology patients at Glangwili HospitalTo support the development and delivery of a sub-speciality serviceTo conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements within the parameters of the Division's and Health Board's agreed objectives.To develop and deliver a comprehensive service in OncologyMain Duties of the JobThis post is for a specialist grade Medical Oncologist with a sub-specialist interest in Lower GI and Upper GI and will support AOS locally.
This is a 10 session post and working hours are flexible to accommodate candidates who may have caring duties.
There are opportunities to develop off-site working as needed to allow remote SACT prescribing via the ChemoCare Electronic Prescribing System, MDT participation and outpatient clinics Face to Face, via telephone or attend anywhere.
The post holder will support visiting consultant Oncologists covering LGI & UGI across the West Wales Region.
They will provide non-surgical oncology care including SACT for patients with LGI & UGI cancers in the Hywel Dda University Health Board.
There is Oncology CNS support for these patient groups.
About UsHywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties.
Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales.
Job ResponsibilitiesFor full details of the role requirements please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for this vacancy.
Person SpecificationQualificationsFull GMC Registration and Licence to PracticeMRCP or equivalentValid Certified Advanced Life Support SkillsCompletion of at least 12 years medical experience since obtaining primary medical qualification (with at least 7 years in Oncology)Appropriate Higher Degree e.g.
MD, PhD or MSc or equivalentResearchExperience and knowledge of critical appraisal of evidence so as to improve clinical outcomesEvidence of initiating, progressing and concluding research projects with publicationClinical ExperienceBroad based experience in OncologyKnowledge of UK hospital systems (or equivalent)Knowledge and participation in CPDCompetence in Medical OncologyExpertise in Oncology preferably SACTAble to apply knowledgeSafe and effective written and verbal communication skillsKnowledge and experience of communicating bad newsMeet the requirement of the GMC's "Good Medical Practice"Experience of NHSWider experience, research and training in providing sub-speciality serviceEvidence of above average performanceClinical GovernanceEvidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practiceComprehension of core philosophy and building blocks of Clinical GovernanceKnowledge of risk managementKnowledge of annual job planning/appraisal review processManagementKnowledge of the management and structure of the NHSWillingness to participate in clinical managementEvidence of management trainingDisclosure 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.
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