Consultant in Clinical Oncology

University Hospitals Of Leicester Nhs Trust; Leicester; In loco; GBP 84.000 - 114.000; Tempo pieno

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University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust invites applications for a Consultant Clinical Oncologist with an interest in Urology and Acute Oncology Services. The role supports oncological services across the local network and offers opportunities to develop further specialist interests in negotiation with the Trust.

The post emphasises collaboration within the Centre, research participation, and teaching, while contributing to high standards of care and clinical governance.

Mansioni

• Undertake clinical and managerial responsibility for oncology specialties and patients.
• Liaise with consultant colleagues for continued patient care.
• Attend and partake in MDT discussions.
• Pursue research and enter patients into clinical trials.
• Contribute to clinical governance and audits.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team and local management.

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This is an exciting opportunity to join the Oncology Department at the University Hospitals of Leicester as a Consultant Clinical Oncologist with an interest in Urology and AOS. This post will support, with other Consultant colleagues in the Centre, the provision of Oncological Services across the local network. Tumour site specialisation has been fully developed and the post holder will be expected to offer expertise in the management of Urology Tumours and working within an Acute Oncology services setting. Opportunity exists for development of other specialist interests, and these can be negotiated for the right candidate. In addition the successful candidate will be expected to explore opportunities to become involved in other exciting initiatives such as research and trials.

• 1. undertake clinical and managerial responsibility for the agreed oncology specialties and patients.
• 2. Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge in liaison with consultant colleagues
• 3. attend and partake in the management of patients through the specific MDTs
• 4. undertake research and show commitment to entering patients into clinical trials
• 5. share responsibility for the clinical standards of the oncology service
• 6. show responsibility for professional standards within oncology
• 7. work as part of the Multidisciplinary Team
• 8. attend national, network and local meetings as appropriate
• 9. demonstrate a firm commitment to clinical governance including participation in effective clinical audit and continuing medical education
• 10. co-operate with local management in the efficient running of services
• 11. contribute to management within the Trust through the CMG
• 12. participate in all teaching programmes for medical staff, medical students and other hospital employees as required
• 13. be included with other consultants in the On-call and Receiving On-call Consultant rotas.
• 14. comply with departmental and Trust policies and procedures

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030). We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities. Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.