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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Permanent post

Flexible working

Professional development

Clinical research opportunities

Multidisciplinary team

Job summary

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust (BHRUT) is seeking a Consultant Clinical Oncologist specializing in lung cancer to join its established oncology department at Queen’s Hospital in Romford. The role includes managing another tumour group (breast cancer radiotherapy or lymphoma) and delivering high-quality cancer care within a large team of consultants.

The successful candidate will provide specialist diagnosis, treatment and ongoing patient care, participate in

Qualifications

• GMC registration and licence to practise required.
• CCT or date within six months of interview required.
• CCST level or higher with relevant oncology expertise expected.
• Up-to-date knowledge of cancer treatments and research developments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership and clinical judgement.
• Experience teaching and training medical students and junior staff.
• Understanding of clinical audit principles.
• Involvement in clinical trials is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist diagnosis, treatment and management for lung cancer patients.
• Deliver radiotherapy, SABR and SACT.
• Support other tumour groups (breast cancer or lymphoma) as needed.
• Manage 170–200 new patients annually.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on patient care.
• Provide outpatient chemotherapy and inpatient oncology opinions.
• Participate in oncology urgent and emergency care.
• Offer guidance on chemotherapy/radiotherapy complications.
• Contribute to oncology service improvement and outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teaching experience

Clinical trials experience

Teamwork

Ethics awareness

Clinical audit knowledge

Decision-making

Empathy

Resilience

Education

MD, PhD or equivalent higher qualification

Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or within six months of interview

Leadership and management training

Formal training in teaching techniques

Completed CCST portfolios, appraisal and revalidation

Tools

Good IT skills

Job description

Job title: Consultant Clinical Oncologist (Lung).

Employer: Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust (BHRUT).

Salary: Advertised at around £113,565–£150,569 per annum.

Employment type: Permanent.

Location: Queen’s Hospital, Romford, Essex, London, RM7 0AG, England.

Work arrangement: Full-time, 10 sessions per week.

Job overview:

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Consultant Clinical Oncologist specialising in lung cancer to join its established oncology department. The successful candidate will provide specialist cancer diagnosis, treatment and ongoing patient care, particularly for patients with lung malignancies. The role also involves managing another tumour group, preferably breast cancer (radiotherapy only) or lymphoma. The successful applicant will work alongside a team of 14 consultant oncologists, specialty doctors and specialist registrars, contributing to the delivery of high-quality cancer services.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist diagnosis, treatment and clinical management for patients with lung cancer.
• Deliver radiotherapy, Stereotactic Ablative Radiotherapy (SABR) and Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT).
• Provide clinical oncology management for an additional tumour group, preferably breast cancer or lymphoma.
• Manage approximately 170–200 new patients annually.
• Work closely with established multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient treatment and care.
• Provide outpatient chemotherapy services and inpatient clinical opinions.
• Participate in oncology urgent and emergency care services.
• Provide specialist advice and support for patients experiencing complications associated with chemotherapy or radiotherapy.
• Participate in consultant on-call duties and provide clinical advice when required.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of oncology services and patient outcomes.

Requirements

• Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC), including a licence to practise.
• Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or a CCT date within six months of the interview.
• Specialist knowledge and competence in managing all stages of oncology at CCST level or higher.
• Up-to-date knowledge of cancer treatment regimens, clinical practices and research developments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good IT skills and computer literacy.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership, sound clinical judgement and decision-making skills.
• Experience in teaching and training undergraduate students and junior medical staff.
• Understanding of clinical audit principles.
• Evidence of professional achievement appropriate for appointment at consultant level.
• Experience or involvement in clinical trials.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Empathy, honesty, resilience and the ability to manage professional pressure.
• Appreciation of ethical issues in clinical practice.

Desirable qualifications and experience

• MD, PhD or an equivalent higher qualification.
• Leadership and management training.
• Formal training in teaching techniques.
• Published clinical audits or research publications.
• Completed CCST portfolios, appraisal and revalidation.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary of £113,565–£150,569.
• Permanent employment opportunity within an established NHS oncology department.
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced consultant oncologists and specialist medical professionals.
• Exposure to a broad range of cancer specialties and treatment approaches.
• Opportunities to participate in clinical research and trials.
• Opportunities for professional development, teaching and clinical leadership.
• Access to a supportive and established multidisciplinary working environment.
• Flexible working and job-sharing arrangements may be considered, subject to service requirements.
• Opportunity to contribute to specialist cancer services within the North East London Cancer Alliance.