Consultant Oncologist

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust; Torquay; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an enthusiastic oncologist to join the team at Torbay Hospital on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. The post involves melanoma and renal tumour sites, outpatient clinics, day-case treatment, and support for unplanned cancer care.

The role includes research, clinical governance, audits and CME/CPD, with teaching responsibilities for junior staff and medical students.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration to practise in the UK.
• MRCP(UK) or equivalent postgraduate qualification and entry on the GMC Specialist Register.
• Completion of higher specialist training in Medical Oncology.
• Entry onto the Specialist Register (or within six months of CCT).

Responsibilities

• Join senior medical team in running outpatient clinics.
• Support patients undergoing day-case cancer treatment.
• Contribute to unplanned care for cancer patients with the acute oncology team.
• Participate in clinical audits and multidisciplinary governance.
• Contribute to research, CME/CPD, and teaching of junior staff and medical students.
• Provide leadership and training to non-consultant doctors in the unit.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Teamwork

Research experience

Clinical governance

Education

GMC registration

MRCP(UK) or equivalent

Higher specialist training in Medical Oncology

Specialist Register entry or within 6 months of CCT

Job description

Torbay and South Devon Foundation Trust is offering the opportunity to combine a rewarding job in oncology with an unrivalled lifestyle in the heart of one of the most beautiful areas of the country.

We are seeking an enthusiastic oncologist to join our team at Torbay on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. The successful candidate will be expected to provide cover for the melanoma and renal tumour sites.

The post-holder would be expected and encouraged to work with the existing oncologists to contribute to research, clinical governance, peer review, audit, training of junior staff and medical students and undertake CME/CPD according to the requirements of their College.

The successful applicant will join our Consultants based at Torbay Hospital; Dr Louise Medley, Dr Nicole Dorey, Dr Nangi Lo, Dr Anna Lydon, Dr Naomi Cole, Dr Jonathan Chambers, Dr Kelly Rust, Dr Geoff Cogill, Dr Andy Goodman, Dr Claire Dyke, Dr Helen Saxby and Dr Victoria Cope and existing SAS/Speciality Doctors, Dr Tim Norris, Dr Piotr Zlotkowski, Dr Bipasa Dey and Dr Ali Khan.

Main duties of the job

It is expected that the individual will join the senior medical team in running outpatient clinics, support patients having day case cancer treatment and contribute to supporting unplanned care for cancer patients with the acute oncology team.

• Take ownership for and deliver their own site-specific workload.
• Contribute to the medical leadership, management and innovation within Oncology services.
• Offer support and training to all non-consultant grade doctors within the unit.
• Promote inter-disciplinary working in the department and across the hospital.
• To ensure that current standards and evidence-based practice are applied.
• Participate in clinical audit program, including both departmental and multidisciplinary audit.

Contribute to research and innovative practice within oncology.

Please note: Priority will be given to applicants with recognised 'Priority' or 'At Risk' status, including NHS staff identified across Devon.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

It is expected that the individual will join the senior medical team in running outpatient clinics, support patients having day case cancer treatment and contribute to supporting unplanned care for cancer patients with the acute oncology team.

• Take ownership for and deliver their own site-specific workload.
• Contribute to the medical leadership, management and innovation within Oncology services.
• Offer support and training to all non-consultant grade doctors within the unit.
• Promote inter-disciplinary working in the department and across the hospital.
• To ensure that current standards and evidence-based practice are applied.
• Participate in clinical audit program, including both departmental and multidisciplinary audit.

Contribute to research and innovative practice within oncology.

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

• Full registration with the GMC with licence to practice
• MRCP(UK) or equivalent postgraduate medical qualification and entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Medical Oncology (or within six months of CCT at the time of interview), or equivalent specialist accreditation.
• Completion of higher specialist training in Medical Oncology
• Entry onto the Specialist Register

Clinical Experience

• Able and experienced to run a SACT service for a major tumour site and one other tumour site
• Able to offer expert clinical opinion
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
• Experience in clinical trials

Specific Skills

• Ability to organise a practice in an efficient manner with due attention to timeliness and dealing with administration and enquiries

Teaching/Research Experience

• Experience of audit
• Experience of research and ability to apply research outcomes to clinical practice
• Publication in peer reviewed journals

Personal Attributes

• Honesty and reliability
• Commitment to continuing medical education
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other professional staff and agencies
• Enquiring, critical, approach to work
• Ability to work in a team

You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.

If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage you to apply promptly.
• Please read the job description carefully and tailor your application to reflect the requirements of the role.
• Applicants who identify in their application form they are a part of the Armed Forces community will be guaranteed an interview, provided they meet the minimum essential criteria outlined in the job description and person specification for the role. Step into Health guidance can be found on our NHS Employers website.
• Correspondence will be sent via Trac, text, and email. Please ensure you check your email and Trac account regularly.
• Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band.
• If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
• It is your responsibility to ensure the timely receipt of appropriate references.

The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.

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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.