Consultant Clinical Oncologist

NHS; Preston; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Consultant Clinical Oncologist to join their dynamic team. This full-time role offers the opportunity to provide expert Oncology services, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and lead in the development of specialized cancer treatments. With a focus on patient-centered care, you will play a crucial role in enhancing service delivery and participating in clinical audits and research initiatives. This position not only offers a competitive salary but also the chance to work in a supportive environment committed to professional development and excellence in patient care.

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice required.
• Must be on the Specialist Register for Clinical Oncology.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive Oncology services and collaborate with colleagues.
• Participate in out-of-hours on-call service and support junior staff.
• Conduct clinical audits and contribute to research.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Oncology practice experience

Clinical leadership

Stereotactic radiotherapy experience

Organizational skills

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Higher research or educational degree

CCT or equivalent

Job description

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

We are looking for a Consultant Clinical Oncologist to join the department on a full-time permanent basis, based at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay region.

This post attracts 10 Programmed Activities, and an on-call supplement. Applications are welcome from those who wish to work full time, part time, and those who wish to work flexibly with some elements being able to be worked from home.

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals are the lead provider for adult radiotherapy services and provide systemic and radiotherapy treatments for Lancashire and South Cumbria (population 1.8 million) which includes 4 Trusts in total:

1. Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
2. University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
3. East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
4. Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Main duties of the job

The post is for a Consultant Clinical Oncologist for a vacancy which requires site specialist interest in Gynaecology and Upper GI within Oncology. In addition, the post holder will be expected:

1. To provide a comprehensive Oncology service together with Consultant colleagues and provide Oncology expertise in the management and development of site specialist cancer services.
2. To collaborate with colleagues within the department to develop Oncology services.
3. To work with and support the established multi-disciplinary site-specific teams.
4. To participate in the out of hours on-call service.
5. To liaise closely with surgeons, physicians and staff in other specialties and within the Trusts.
6. To support the service during Consultant colleagues' leave.
7. To provide supervision and management of junior medical staff.
8. To undertake teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contribute to postgraduate and continuing education both locally and nationally.
9. To undertake clinical audit, continuing medical education, contribute to the annual appraisal process and undertake annual job planning review.
10. To undertake research.

About us

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides systemic and radiotherapy treatments for Lancashire and South Cumbria with its base at the Royal Preston Hospital at the Rosemere Cancer Centre.

We work together with our partners across the Lancashire and South Cumbria Cancer Alliance. The Cancer Centre has grown considerably since we opened in 1997, and we are proud of our reputation for excellent patient-centered care and collaborative working.

The centre saw a large expansion in 2012 co-locating chemotherapy and out-patient services alongside radiotherapy. A second chemotherapy unit was opened in 2017 at the Chorley site, continuing the investment into Oncology services in the organization. In late 2021, our dedicated 24 bedded oncology Ribblesdale ward was fully refurbished.

Services are supported by our Macmillan Information Centre and by the Rosemere Cancer Foundation Charity.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on:

• What we can offer
• Job Plan/On-call Requirements
• The Team

Person Specification

Health

• Meets professional health requirements in line with GMC Standards/ Good Medical Practice

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
• MBBS or equivalent
• Holds CCT or equivalent or will obtain within 6 months of interview date
• Must be entered on the Specialist Register for Clinical Oncology on date of taking appointment (or entry within 6 months)
• Higher research or educational degree

Experience and Skills

• Trained Clinical Supervisor
• Wide experience of Oncology practice including relevant experience in Radiotherapy and chemotherapy
• Trained Educational Supervisor
• Stereotactic radiotherapy experience

Management

• Evidence of Clinical Leadership
• Evidence of commitment to audit and improving clinical practice/service development
• Formal management training

Research and Development

• Evidence of interest in personal development e.g. through research and/or publications.
• Thorough understanding of medical audit. Must have undertaken and completed audit projects

Personal

• Proven effective communication skills (with examples)
• Works well within a multidisciplinary environment.
• Good organisation skills (with examples)
• Committed to collating and responding to patient feedback in line with revalidation recommendations

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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.