Locum Consultant in Oncology

The Methodist Church in Britain; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a consultant oncologist for a 12-month fixed-term locum post covering breast, gynaecology, colorectal, upper GI and acute oncology services. The role involves MDT work, coordination of cancer management and providing specialist advice across disciplines.

Occupational health clearance and GMC registration are required. The post includes developing protocols and guidelines, supporting the nurse-led acute oncology service, and

Qualifications

• GMC registration
• Clinical experience in medical oncology
• Satisfactory occupational health clearance
• Commitment to continuing professional development

Responsibilities

• Provide breast, gynaecology, colorectal, upper GI and acute oncology services totalling 10 programmed activities
• Work in site-specific local MDTs and contribute to cancer management
• Provide consultant oncologist support to the nurse-led acute oncology service
• Take ongoing responsibility for patients under your care
• Provide consultation, advice and guidance to colleagues in other specialties and primary care
• Develop collaborative links and services, including treatment protocols and guidelines
• Take part in departmental and multidisciplinary audit in your area of interest
• Attend regular clinical meetings and postgraduate and educational activities
• Take part in the trust performance and annual review scheme and support GMC revalidation
• Contribute to clinical governance, risk management and clinical audit, including departmental error reviews
• Provide supervision and mentorship to the junior medical workforce
• Share responsibility for data protection arising from computer use and comply with trust policies

Job description

This 12-month fixed-term locum post is one of three medical oncology consultant posts at South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust. The work covers breast, gynaecology, colorectal, upper GI and acute oncology, with multidisciplinary team working and support for the nurse-led acute oncology service. A service level agreement with University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire's oncology department supports visiting consultants. Occupational health clearance and medical oncology experience decide fit.

What the job involves

• Provide breast, gynaecology, colorectal, upper GI and acute oncology services totalling 10 programmed activities
• Work in site-specific local MDTs and contribute to cancer management
• Provide consultant oncologist support to the nurse-led acute oncology service
• Take ongoing responsibility for patients under your care
• Provide consultation, advice and guidance to colleagues in other specialties and primary care
• Develop collaborative links and services, including treatment protocols and guidelines
• Take part in departmental and multidisciplinary audit in your area of interest
• Attend regular clinical meetings and postgraduate and educational activities
• Take part in the trust performance and annual review scheme and support GMC revalidation
• Contribute to clinical governance, risk management and clinical audit, including departmental error reviews
• Provide supervision and mentorship to the junior medical workforce
• Share responsibility for data protection arising from computer use and comply with trust policies

What’s required

Registration & licences

• GMC registration

Experience

• Clinical experience in medical oncology

Checks & eligibility

• Satisfactory occupational health clearance

Nice to have

• Commitment to continuing professional development