Senior Clinical Fellow in Acute Oncology

NHS; Southampton; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job description

Senior Clinical Fellow in Acute Oncology

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

This appointment is for a Senior Clinical Fellow in Acute Oncology, based at Southampton General Hospital. You will join the Cancer Care Group (Haematology, Oncology and Supportive Care) and will participate in the urgent management of patients with haematological and oncological conditions admitted via the acute oncology unit.

The post is available for 12 months in the first instance. MRCP parts 1 and 2 are an essential requirement for this role.

You will spend the majority of your time assessing new admissions, training the nurse practitioners and providing oncology outreach to the wider hospital. There will be opportunities for you to develop other skills outside the acute oncology unit.

About us

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Job responsibilities

WHAT YOU'LL DO

The principal duties of the post will be:

1. To undertake care of haematology and/or oncology patients presenting as an emergency and following inpatient admission. You will work within the acute oncology service in close collaboration with clinical teams, specifically:
1. Haematology subspecialty teams
2. Medical oncology subspecialty teams
3. Clinical oncology subspecialty teams
2. To undertake initial assessment and clerking of patients attending acute oncology including co-ordination and review of investigations, decision-making regarding admissions and liaison with and referral to other clinical teams
3. To initiate treatments including blood products, supportive care including non-SACT (systemic anti-cancer therapy) treatments, fluids, electrolytes and symptomatic therapies
4. To take referrals from and undertake liaison with other clinical teams outside the care group including outreach to patients under those teams and review of cancer of unknown primary (CUP) patients
5. To support the phone holders, advanced clinical practitioners and other members of the team in decision making regarding patients who have telephoned for advice
6. To gain experience in undertaking procedures relevant to acute oncology, including insertion of catheters and drains, with appropriate training and supervision
7. To cross cover planned and unplanned leave of other junior doctors including where needed in other specialties within the care group
8. To undertake care of patients undergoing clinical trials, showing evidence of training and understanding of Good Clinical Practice. Where required, appropriate training in clinical trial protocols will be provided
9. To engage in the care group's clinical governance programme, including, for example, audit, clinic incident reporting and quality meetings.
10. Attendance at the haematology and oncology clinics where time permits and subject to the interests and experience of the postholder
11. If interested, to participate in the collection and analysis of local data with a view to preparing and submitting papers for publication.

You will work alongside other junior clinical fellows, Foundation Year doctors, Foundation Fellowship doctors, Internal Medicine Trainees, Higher Specialist Trainees and Specialty Doctors in haematology and oncology within a supportive, approachable team structure including ward nurses, advanced clinical practitioners, clinical nurse specialists and the wider subspecialty medical teams.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

The posts are ideally suited to those who are interested in pursuing haematology, medical oncology, clinical oncology or palliative care as a career and open to those looking for opportunities at IMT3 equivalent grades and above. It would be suitable for out-of-programme experience for a specialist trainee in any field relevant to cancer medicine but may also be suitable for an individual who does not yet have a national training number and wishes to pursue a career in cancer medicine.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists).

Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave. All licensed doctors must meet the GMC requirements for revalidation and there will be an annual appraisal to support this process.

Grades for Trust appointed (non-training) fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular. Basic salary detailed below plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay):

MT04 £61,825 Basic Salary MT05 £70,425

Salary will be assessed based on experience and skills. Eligibility criteria for appointment to a Nodal Point 5:

1. Have a minimum of 6 years of Specialty training
2. Hold relevant higher specialty exam (e.g FRCP, FRCA, FRCS)
3. A portfolio of evidence that demonstrates they meet the criteria for progression (in line with the Curriculum for the specialty similar to deanery trainee)

Travelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview.

Please note that GMC registration (with a licence to practice) and right to work in the UK are essential for this role. Successful applicants will already have GMC registration or will be able to demonstrate they are eligible. Applicants requiring Tier 2 sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.

Interviews will be held on TBC.

Job Reference: MT1227-B - This vacancy closes on or before: 28th April 2025.

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• GMC registration with a licence to practise
• MRCP Part 1
• MRCP PACES

Previous or relevant experience

• Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
• Internal Medicine experience for at least 12 months, OR
• Clinical Haematology experience for at least 6 months OR
• Oncology experience for at least 6 months
• 6 months experience of working as a doctor in the NHS
• Publications and presentations relating to haematology and/or oncology
• Participation in service improvement projects

Aptitudes and skills

• Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
• Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
• Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English)
• Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
• Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
• Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching

Living the Trust values

• Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: Patients First, Always Improving, Working Together

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Depending on experience £61,825 or £70,425 assessed on experience per annum