Consultant in Medical Oncology - Breast Cancer

North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust; London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK healthcare provider is seeking a Consultant Medical Oncologist specializing in breast cancer at their London units. The successful applicant will join a multidisciplinary team, manage patients, and lead clinical trials. Candidates must hold an MRCP and have experience in similar roles. This is a full-time position offering flexible working patterns.

Qualifications

• Experience in breast cancer management and ability to lead clinical trials.
• GMC registered with commitment to continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Join the oncology team as a 10PA Permanent consultant in breast cancer.
• Lead development of oral SACT clinics across RFL health units.
• Attend the weekly tumour-specific breast MDTs.

Skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Effective communication

Leadership

Research methodology understanding

Organisational skills

Education

MRCP or equivalent medical degree

CCST or CCT in Clinical or Medical Oncology

Job description

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is a large organisation comprising Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 community services, serving 2 million patients a year.

Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research, and we measure progress against five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, safety and external duties, and building a strong organisation.

Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We are committed to equality and diversity and undertake initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities while promoting good relations and understanding among our staff.

Job overview

Substantive Consultant Medical Oncologist (Breast)

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust (Royal Free and Chase Farm Health Units)

10 Programmed Activity contract. The post-holder will work with medical and clinical oncology colleagues at the Royal Free, Chase Farm and Barnet health units and will be essential for service provision as well as development of oral SACT clinics. The successful candidate should have experience working within a multidisciplinary team and broad Medical Oncology experience, with a focus on breast management. Applications from eligible candidates are welcome. For more information about working at the Royal Free, please visit our website at: www.royalfree.nhs.uk/jobs. We welcome applications from candidates wishing to work less than full time; if appointed, job content will be discussed on a personal basis. For enquiries, contact Dr Neha Chopra, Clinical Service Lead for Oncology at Royal Free Hospital ([e-mail]).

Main duties of the job

1. Join the oncology team at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust (RFL) as a 10PA Permanent consultant in breast cancer.
2. Develop and support the breast medical oncology services at the Royal Free, Chase Farm and Barnet health units.
3. Lead the development of oral SACT clinics across RFL health units.
4. Lead clinical trials in breast cancer.
5. Attend the weekly tumour-specific breast MDTs.
6. Take responsibility for the designated clinical workload including all relevant MDMs, out-patient clinics, and inpatient reviews.
7. Participate in the consultant on-call rota for oncology at Royal Free health unit (1 in 18).
8. Provide postgraduate teaching for junior staff.
9. Provide clinical supervision for specialist registrars.
10. Participate in undergraduate medical student teaching.
11. Comply with all clinical governance processes and procedures of the Trust.
12. Comply with Patients’ Charter and purchasers’ requirements.
13. Act as departmental audit lead and participate in medical audit as per Royal College of Physicians guidelines.
14. Maintain Continuing Professional Development accreditation as per Royal College of Physicians guidelines.
15. Participate in the Trust appraisal programme and GMC revalidation processes.

Working for our organisation

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and most innovative trusts, serving patients across three main hospitals. Our size offers opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to work that fits around your lifestyle, including flexible hours and generous benefits. For more information, please follow the link to our careers site.

Royal Free to be your best.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Timetable

Day, Site, Time, Activity, PAs, Type details are included in the timetable below (example days and sessions are provided):

Monday – RFH: 09:00-14:00 Clinic; 1.25 PAs; DCC: 14:00-15:00 Clinic admin 0.25 PAs; 15:00-17:00 Metastatic MDT 0.5 PAs; DCC.

Tuesday – CFH: 09:00-13:00 CF clinic 1 PA; 13:00-17:00 CF clinic 1 PA; DCC.

Wednesday – RFH: 08:00-11:00 EBC MDT 0.75 PAs; 11:00-13:00 Clinic admin 0.5 PAs; 13:00-17:00 SPA: Audit lead 1 PA; SPA.

Thursday – BGH: 08:30-12:30 SPA 1 PA; 13:00-17:00 BGH Clinic 1 PA; DCC 17:00-18:00 Clinic admin 0.25 PAs; DCC.

Friday – RFH: 09:00-11:00 SFU MDT 0.5 PAs; 11:00-14:00 SFU Clinic 0.75 PAs; DCC; SPA 2 PAs; Inpatient 0.36 PAs; 10.11 total PAs.

The on-call commitment for this role is 1 in 18 (category B rota) for oncological inpatient management/attending system. SPA activity includes: Oral SACT lead.

Person specification

Education

Essential criteria

• MRCP or equivalent medical degree
• Full GMC Registration
• CCST or CCT in Clinical or Medical Oncology and on the specialist register or within 6 months of obtaining CCT at time of interview

Desirable criteria

• Post Graduate degree

Relevant Experience

Essential criteria

• Ability to work as part of the multidisciplinary team

Skills and aptitudes

Essential criteria

• Ability to work as part of multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to continuous professional development
• Effective communication with staff, patients and relatives
• Ability to work in a pressurised environment
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
• Experience of service development and quality improvement initiatives
• Understanding of research methodology and willingness to contribute to local projects
• Potential to develop leadership skills

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of research activity and publications

Others

Essential criteria

• Evidence of participation in audit
• Experience in high-quality training and education for undergraduates and postgraduates
• Specialist knowledge of relevant tumour sites
• Ability to support and motivate staff during periods of pressure

Applications are welcome for job share or flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities.

Please note:

• We may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date due to high application numbers. Apply as soon as you meet the person specification.
• Only candidates clearly meeting the person specification will be shortlisted.
• Interview arrangements will be communicated via email; please check regularly after the closing date.

Please be advised that due to exceptionally high demand, all Royal Free accommodation is at full capacity and waiting lists are being held. Average waiting times are 12 months. Please arrange alternative accommodation for your arrival.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service may be required.

Documents to download

• JD Medical Oncology Consultant specialising in Breast Cancers (PDF, 584.3KB)
• Medical Oncology Consultant specialising in Breast Cancers (PDF, 464.6KB)
• Functional requirement (PDF, 691.9KB)
• Medical and Dental - benefits, about RFL, values and governing objectives (PDF, 940.0KB)