Consultant in Clinical Oncology (Lung & Pancreas)

Leeds Teaching Hospitals; Leeds; On-site; GBP 82,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK hospital trust is seeking a Consultant in Clinical Oncology specializing in Lung and Pancreatic cancers. The role involves providing comprehensive care, participating in teaching and research, and working within a multi-disciplinary team. Required qualifications include FRCR and GMC registration. Candidates will engage with cutting-edge oncology practices and contribute to a prestigious healthcare environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for research

Teaching involvement

Professional development

Qualifications

• Must possess FRCR or equivalent qualification.
• Demonstrate experience in managing patients with Lung and Pancreatic cancers.
• Be eligible to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide non-surgical management, radiotherapy and SACT for lung and pancreatic cancer patients.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings and departmental activities.
• Participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.

Skills

Clinical Oncology expertise

Teaching experience

Research interest

Education

GMC Registration

Job description

Consultant in Clinical Oncology (Lung & Pancreas)

Requiredto fill this new, 10 PA postwith a special interest in Lung and Pancreatic cancer, delivering both systemictherapy and radiotherapy. The post will support established and experiencedmulti-disciplinary non-surgical Oncology Lung and Upper GI teams. The Lung workwill be delivered both at the Leeds Cancer Centre and at a peripheral TrustCalderdale and Halifax Foundation Trust. The Pancreas work will be based at theLeeds Cancer Centre, St Jamess University Hospital.

Therewill be opportunities to contribute to Pancreas and Lung MDTs and departmentalmeetings, as well as teaching, research and service developments. This is anexciting time to join our Lung and Upper GI services as we are currentlylooking at pathway redesigns and developing the services and the wider team.

LeedsCancer Centre is one of the most prestigious oncology departments in the UK,providing an ideal infrastructure for high quality multidisciplinary cancerservices and ensuring the best outcomes for the catchment population of WestYorkshire and the Yorkshire Cancer Network.

LTHTis part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), acollaborative of NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogateworking together to provide the best possible care for our patients. Bybringing together the wide range of skills and expertise across WYAAT, we areworking differently, innovating and driving forward change to deliver thehighest quality care.

Main duties of the job

Thesuccessful applicant should possess FRCR (or equivalent) and should be includedon 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 appointmentregulations, all other categories of doctors must be on the SpecialistRegister.

Applicants should haveestablished skills in Clinical Oncology and its related specialties, includingLung and Pancreatic cancers. A strong commitment to undergraduate andpostgraduate teaching and a research interest is desirable.

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

If shortlisted, you will be required togive a 10-minute presentation on:

Opportunities andchallenges to improving cancer outcomes for patients with lung cancer

About us

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is one the largest teachinghospital trusts in Europe, with access to leading clinical expertise andmedical technology. We care for peoplefrom all over the country as well as the 780,000 residents of Leedsitself. The Trust has a budget of £1.1billion. Our 20,000 staff ensure that every year we see and treat over1,500,000 people in our 2,000 beds or out-patient settings, comprising 100,000 daycases, 125,000 in-patients, 260,000 A&E visits and 1,050,000 out-patientappointments. We operate from 7 hospitalson 5 sites all linked by the same vision, philosophy and culture to be thebest for specialist and integrated care.

Our vision is based onThe Leeds Way, which is a clear statement of who we are and what we believe, foundedon values of working that were put forward by our own staff. Our values are to be:

Accountable

Empowered

We believe that by beingtrue to these values, we will consistently achieve and continuously improve ourresults in relation to our goals, which are to be:

1. Thebest for patient safety, quality and experience

2. Thebest place to work

3. Acentre of excellence for specialist services, education, research andinnovation

4. Hospitalsthat offer seamless, integrated care

5. Financiallysustainable

Job responsibilities

This is a 10 PAconsultant appointment for a Consultant Clinical Oncologist, with a specialinterest in Lung and Pancreatic cancers. The Lung service work in this postwould be based in Leeds and at Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS FoundationTrust, one of our WYATT partners. The Pancreas service work in this post wouldbe based at the Leeds Cancer Centre, Bexley Wing, St James University Hospital.

The post holder willprovide non-surgical management, radiotherapy and SACT for patients with lungand pancreatic cancers. The successful candidate will work alongside thenon-surgical Oncology Lung team led by Dr Pooja Bhatnagar (supported by Dr KevinFranks, Dr Katy Clarke, Dr Peter Dickinson, Dr Mark Teo and Dr Alison Young),and Upper GI Clinical Oncologist Rebecca Goody (supported by Natalie Casanova, EldhoJoseph). The Lung service receives approximately 963 new patient referrals peryear for radiotherapy treatment. The Pancreas service receives approximately 36new patient referrals per year for radiotherapy treatment. The expectation isthat the post holder will manage approximately 18 new patient referrals peryear in the Pancreas service, and approximately 126 new patients per year inthe Lung service.

As part of the Trustsresource commitment, the post holder will have access to secretarial assistanceas required and will be supplied with adequate office space and IT equipment tosupport fulfilling their job plan.

The Bexley Wing is one ofthe largest oncology facilities in the UK, within one of the largest acutegeneral hospitals in Europe. There are350 beds, day-care and out-patient facilities and a patient hotel. The BexleyWing incorporates services in non-surgical oncology, haematology, the AcademicUnit clinical offices and support areas and substantial services in cancersurgery. There is a dedicated Clinical Research Facility for patients inearly-phase clinical trials.

Clinical and MedicalOncology are based in the Bexley Wing and run as an integrated service within asingle bed base, and integrated site specialist teams. The service providescomprehensive non-surgical oncology services to the Trust and to the populationof West and the majority of North Yorkshire.They are key components of the Leeds Cancer Centre. There is a hub and spoke arrangement with thesurrounding cancer units in Airedale, Bradford, Dewsbury, Halifax, Harrogate,Huddersfield, Pontefract, Wakefield and York.This covers a population of approximately 2.7 million. In addition, there are other tertiaryreferrals from a more extensive catchment area from East Yorkshire, EastLancashire and North Yorkshire.

The Leeds radiotherapyservice treats over 7000 new patients a year with radiotherapy. The departmenthas twelve linear accelerators. There are three CT simulators and an MRIsimulator. The building houses a dedicated brachytherapy suite containing two theatres.Shielded treatment rooms on the wards support unsealed source therapy. Thereare dedicated clinical cancer research facilities with beds and a nursingresearch team. The links to the Academic Unit of Cancer Medicine are strong andthere are world class molecular oncology labs and research programmes on site.The Leeds radiotherapy service has a workforce which includes 135radiographers, 10 nurses, 32 clinical scientists and 62 clinical technologists.

Person Specification

Experience

• Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Clinical Oncology.
• Specifically, must demonstrate higher training in managing patients with Lung and Pancreatic cancers.
• Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.

Qualifications

• Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
• YOUR GMC NUMBER MUST BE CLEARLY STATED IN YOUR APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Is up to date and fit to practise safely.

Training, Research, Teaching & Audit

• Should have completed a recognised training programme in Clinical Oncology.
• Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
• Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
• Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
• Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
• Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.

Management, Interpersonal Skills & Other Requirements

• Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
• *Well organised and skilled in good time management.
• *Effective interpersonal skills.
• *Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
• *Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
• *Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:
• -CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process. CESR applicants must be on the relevant Specialist Register at the time of application.
• Attendance at recognised management course.

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.