Consultant - Clin Oncology (Head, Neck & Thyroid)

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Leeds; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust invites applications for a new 10PA post within the Clinical Oncology Department at St James’s University Hospital, focusing on Head & Neck and Thyroid cancers. The role involves delivering systemic therapy, radioiodine treatment and radiotherapy, and supporting established multidisciplinary teams at the Leeds Cancer Centre.

The successful candidate should have FRCR (or equivalent) and be on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT.

Qualifications

• FRCR (or equivalent) and Specialist Register suitability.
• Commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical oncology care for Head & Neck and Thyroid cancers, including systemic therapy.
• Contribute to Head & Neck & Thyroid MDTs and departmental meetings, teaching and research.
• Support pathway redesign and service development within Leeds Cancer Centre.

Skills

FRCR (or equivalent)

Specialist Register

Job description

Required to fill this new, 10PA post within the Clinical Oncology Department at St Jamess University Hospital with a special interest in Head & Neck and Thyroid cancers, delivering systemic therapy, radioiodine treatment and radiotherapy. The post will support established and experienced multi-disciplinary non-surgical Oncology Head & Neck and Thyroid teams. The Head & Neck and Thyroid work will both be delivered at the Leeds Cancer Centre.

Main duties of the job

There will be opportunities to contribute to Head & Neck and Thyroid MDTs in addition to departmental meetings, teaching, research and service developments. This is an exciting time to join our Head & Neck and Thyroid services as we are currently looking at pathway redesign and developing the services and the wider teams. Leeds Cancer Centre is one of the most prestigious oncology departments in the UK, providing an ideal infrastructure for high quality multidisciplinary cancer services and ensuring the best outcomes for the catchment population of West Yorkshire and the Yorkshire Cancer Network. LTHT is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients. By bringing together the wide range of skills and expertise across WYAAT, we are working differently, innovating and driving forward change to deliver the highest quality care.

About us

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful applicant should possess FRCR (or equivalent) and should be included on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at the time of interview, if currently within a training programme within the UK. In accordance with the consultant appointment regulations, all other categories of doctors must be on the Specialist Register.

Applicants should have established skills in Clinical Oncology and its related specialties, including Head & Neck and Thyroid cancers. A strong commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and a research interest is desirable.

Consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share.

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

Our Trust values

The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.

We are....

Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind

Our Trust priorities

Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

Our priorities: People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes

Sponsorship Eligibility

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

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