Consultant Medical Oncologist

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust; Devon and Torbay; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Devon seeks a Clinical Oncologist to expand its Oncology services. This full-time role includes responsibilities such as managing patient care, participating in Acute Oncology Service coverage, and engaging in clinical research. The successful candidate will enjoy a four-day work model with one day remote, ensuring a supportive work-life balance. Candidates must have MRCP(UK) and Full GMC Registration with a commitment to teaching and leadership in clinical settings.

Benefits

Relocation support

Dedicated office space and medical secretary

Support for clinical trials and research

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with the license to practice.
• MRCP(UK) or equivalent medical qualification is essential.
• Evidence of ability to take full responsibility for independent patient management.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Acute Oncology Service with on-call duties.
• Manage a site-specific workload and participate in training junior staff.
• Carry out inpatient ward rounds and chemotherapy prescribing.

Skills

Ability to take full responsibility for independent management of patients

Excellent communication skills

Evidence of commitment to teaching

Management and leadership experience

Education

MRCP(UK) or equivalent medical qualification

Full GMC Registration

Entry on GMC Specialist register

Job description

Clinical Oncologist Opportunity – University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is expanding its Oncology services and invites applications for a Medical Oncologist to join the team. Opportunities are available across Breast and Sarcoma. Other interests will also be considered, and roles can be tailored accordingly.

The department encourages a 4‑day on‑site work model, with the option of 1 day remote working to enhance work‑life balance.

Facilities & Research

On‑site Chemotherapy Day Unit, set for relocation and upgrade in 2024. Radiotherapy Suite upgrade due for completion in 2025.

Strong support for clinical trials and research, with dedicated job‑planned time and research staff.

Work Structure & Support

Consultants manage their own site‑specific workload and participate in Acute Oncology Service (1 week in 12 rotation). Relocation support is available for suitable candidates.

If you are committed to high‑quality, patient‑centred care and seek an excellent work‑life balance, consider Plymouth.

Contact

For inquiries, contact:
Dr. Udaiveer Panwar
[e-mail]
01752 432337

Main Duties of the Job

This is a full‑time position comprising of 10 programmed activities (PA’s) based at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust. As per trust guidance a minimum of 1.5 PAs are dedicated to SPAs. You will be expected to participate in a minimum of 1 in 12 acute oncology service cover including weekend rounds and off‑site cover at night. On‑call duties are supported by an Oncology SpR. Appropriate dedicated specialist nursing and administrative and operational support will also be provided.

All members of the consultant team would be expected to undertake the following weekly routines:

• Two inpatient ward rounds for your named patients
• Cancer site‑specific MDTs
• New Patient and Follow‑Up clinics
• Supporting resident junior medical staff with training
• AOS rounds (when undertaking on‑call weeks)
• Chemotherapy prescribing
• Peer review

About Us

Patient facilities

Brent Ward provides 28‑specialist Oncology inpatient beds and is supported by resident junior doctors and a team of specialist nurses. There is also an assessment area located on Brent Ward to facilitate direct admissions as well as elective procedures.

The Chemotherapy Day Case Unit currently has 24 treatment chairs and 3 side rooms and is in Fal Ward. Plans are in place to move this unit to a new ward, closer to our outpatient and radiotherapy suite.

The Oncology Research Department and a Macmillan Cancer Support Centre are also located within the Oncology Centre. The latter offers a complete package of supportive care including complementary therapies, counselling, and financial advice.

Our offices and outpatient clinics are collocated with our Radiotherapy and Radiation Physics Team in a dedicated part of the trust main building.

Staff facilities

There is a dedicated Staff Support Hub, which pulls together a range of resources and materials to help colleagues. This is designed to help find information quickly to support staff health and wellbeing. There are four areas within the Support Hub which each contain more detail and further links to advice and guidance on the different Psychological, Financial, Physical and Professional support available to all.

The successful candidate will be provided with dedicated office space, their own desk and allocated a medical secretary to support patient administration.

Job Description

Job responsibilities: Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more detailed information about the role. 'pending RCP approval'

Person Specification

Education, qualifications & special training – Essential

• MRCP(UK) or equivalent medical qualification
• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
• Entry on GMC Specialist register via one of the following:
  • Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview)
  • Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration
  • European Community Rights

Desirable

• Appropriate higher degree e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent

Skills and experience – Essential

• Evidence of ability to take full responsibility for independent management of patients

Desirable

• Experience in an additional tumour site
• Evidence of role in development of clinical service

Research & clinical audit – Essential

• Able to conduct clinical audit with evidence of regular completion of audits, and demonstration of action on outcomes if appropriate
• Able to demonstrate keeps self‑up to date with current research and best practice, through appropriate continuing professional development activities and own independent study and reflection.

Desirable

• Evidence of being Principal Investigator of Clinical Trials
• Evidence of teaching qualification or learning.

Teaching – Essential

• Evidence of commitment to formal and informal teaching and training of specialty registrars, core medical and foundation trainees, medical students, and allied health professionals.

Communication & interpersonal skills – Essential

• Evidence of ability to work in a team with colleagues in own and other disciplines
• Evidence of ability to organise time efficiently and effectively
• Excellent communication skills

Desirable

• Evidence of good communication skills.
• Information technology skills.
• Leadership skills.

Leadership & Management – Essential

• Evidence of management and leadership experience

Desirable

• Evidence of willingness to undertake management activities

Employer details

Employer name
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Derriford Hospital, Derriford Road
Plymouth
PL6 8DH

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