Locum Consultant Oncologist Upper and Lower GI Cancers

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Cheltenham; Presencial; GBP 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Cheltenham invites an experienced Clinician to join our Oncology service, providing specialist expertise across GI cancers within Gloucestershire and Herefordshire. The post supports MDTs, clinical trials, and service development as part of the planned Gloucestershire Cancer Centre expansion.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, contribute to resident doctor training, and lead improvements in clinical governance and patient care while

Formación

• Full General Medical Council registration.
• Entry on the Specialist Register as a Clinical or Medical Oncologist or eligibility for entry within 6 months of interview.
• Desirable: Research degree (MD/PhD).
• Desirable: Qualification in Quality Improvement, Medical Education or other relevant expertise.
• Desirable: Additional management qualification.

Responsabilidades

• Strengthen links with site-specialised teams via MDT meetings.
• Develop and enhance multidisciplinary services.
• Foster collaboration with Oncology, Palliative Care, Medical/Surgical specialties, and Primary Care.
• Support access to clinical trials and research opportunities.
• Train resident doctors and participate in teaching.
• Engage in clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives.
• Lead in clinical trials and service development.

Conocimientos

GMC registration

Specialist register eligibility

Clinical governance

Quality improvement

Clinical trials involvement

Educación

MD/PhD

Quality Improvement qualification

Medical Education qualification

Management qualification

Descripción del empleo

Our Oncology Department is a thriving, well-established service comprising 16 Clinical Oncologists and 6 Medical Oncologists, supported by 3 Consultant Radiographers and 1 Consultant Nurse. The team is further strengthened by 13 WTE Specialist Registrars in Clinical and Medical Oncology, 5 Specialty Doctors, 12 Resident Doctors, and 3 Clinical Fellows. We are proud of our dedicated team of nurse practitioners, who provide comprehensive acute care for our patients, including inpatient services, a 24-hour Acute Haematology Oncology Unit, an Acute Oncology Service, and assessment for patients receiving SACT. This Oncology post will provide specialist expertise in upper and lower GI cancers across Gloucestershire and Herefordshire, contributing to the delivery of exceptional, patient-focused care. The successful applicant will:

Continue to strengthen established links with site-specialised teams through regular multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings

Play an active role in developing and enhancing our multidisciplinary services

Foster strong collaborative relationships with colleagues across Oncology, Palliative Care, Medical and Surgical specialties, and Primary Care

Support access to clinical trials, ensuring as many patients as possible can benefit from research opportunities Full General Medical Council registration

Full General Medical Council registration Entry on the Specialist Register as a Clinical or Medical Oncologist or eligibility for entry within 6 months of interview CCT or CESR-Combined Programme: proposed CCT/CESR-CP date within 6 months of interview Desirable Qualifications and Training: Research degree (MD/PhD) Additional qualification in Quality Improvement, Medical Education, or other pertinent expertise Additional management qualification Additional Education Qualification Essential Knowledge and Skills: Understanding and experience of Clinical Governance and Quality Improvement Awareness of current relevant developments within the wider NHS Essential Clinical Experience: Evidence of expertise in the areas of special interest relevant to the Job Plan Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients Training of resident doctors Active involvement in clinical trials Essential Personal Attributes: Friendly and enthusiastic colleague, with drive, initiative and conscientiousness Effective team working skills Caring and empathetic with a desire to put the patient at the centre of their care Able and driven to take responsibility, show leadership and make decisions Non-judgemental in approach to patients and colleagues regardless of the sexuality, ethnicity, disability, religious beliefs or financial status Flexible and resilient, Full General Medical Council registration Entry on the Specialist Register as a Clinical or Medical Oncologist or eligibility for entry within 6 months of interview CCT or CESR-Combined Programme: proposed CCT/CESR-CP date within 6 months of interview Desirable Qualifications and Training: Research degree (MD/PhD) Additional qualification in Quality Improvement, Medical Education, or other pertinent expertise Additional management qualification Additional Education Qualification Essential Knowledge and Skills: Understanding and experience of Clinical Governance and Quality Improvement Awareness of current relevant developments within the wider NHS Essential Clinical Experience: Evidence of expertise in the areas of special interest relevant to the Job Plan Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients Training of resident doctors Active involvement in clinical trials Essential Personal Attributes: Friendly and enthusiastic colleague, with drive, initiative and conscientiousness Effective team working skills Caring and empathetic with a desire to put the patient at the centre of their care Able and driven to take responsibility, show leadership and make decisions Non-judgemental in approach to patients and colleagues regardless of the sexuality, ethnicity, disability, religious beliefs or financial status Flexible and resilient Committed to lifelong learning

Research degree (MD/PhD)

Additional qualification in Quality Improvement, Medical Education, or other pertinent expertise

Additional management qualification

Additional Education Qualification, Understanding and experience of Clinical Governance and Quality Improvement

Awareness of current relevant developments within the wider NHS, Evidence of expertise in the areas of special interest relevant to the Job Plan

Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients

Training of resident doctors

Active involvement in clinical trials, Friendly and enthusiastic colleague, with drive, initiative and conscientiousness

Effective team working skills

Caring and empathetic with a desire to put the patient at the centre of their care

Able and driven to take responsibility, show leadership and make decisions

Non-judgemental in approach to patients and colleagues regardless of the sexuality, ethnicity, disability, religious beliefs or financial status

Flexible and resilient

Committed to lifelong learning Our Oncology team is delighted to welcome a passionate and collaborative colleague who shares our commitment to delivering outstanding, patient-centred cancer care.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and forward-thinking service that provides comprehensive oncology care to the communities of Gloucestershire and Herefordshire. As we embark on an ambitious expansion of our regional Cancer Centre in Cheltenham, including the development of the new Gloucestershire Cancer Centre, there has never been a more inspiring time to join our team. Working 10 Programmed Activities (PAs), Consultants typically see 150-200 new patients annually (around four new patients per week). You'll work closely with our established upper and lower GI teams, with excellent opportunities to participate in clinical research and service development. While the role is advertised as a 10 PA post, we are very happy to discuss flexible or less-than-full-time working arrangements. We also welcome applicants with specific clinical or research interests, and we encourage informal conversations to explore how this position can best support your career ambitions. Join us in shaping the future of oncology care in Gloucestershire and Herefordshire and help us make a real difference for our patients and community., Gloucestershire Hospitals provides acute hospital services from Gloucestershire Royal and Cheltenham General Hospital, with maternity services based at Stroud Maternity. As the largest employer in Gloucestershire, our 9,000-strong workforce, representing over 95 nationalities, delivers outstanding, patient-centred emergency, elective and specialist care across a broad range of clinical areas. We take pride in placing people at the heart of everything we do, working together as one team driven by shared ambition for continuous improvement. The Gloucestershire Cancer Centre, based in Cheltenham, serves as a regional Cancer Centre for Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and South Worcestershire, as well as parts of Shropshire and Powys. The Centre registers over 5,000 new patients each year and is expanding to create a new, purpose-built facility with the transformation of our existing estate. This modern, welcoming space will ensure we remain at the forefront of oncology care for years to come. Gloucestershire was named the best place to live in the UK byThe Sunday Times in 2021. It offers Cotswold countryside, the historic Cathedral in Gloucester and the Regency spa town of Cheltenham, renowned for its annual Cultural festivals. With outstanding schools and excellent transport links to Bristol, Birmingham, London and Wales, Gloucestershire offers an exceptional quality of life.