Senior Clinical Fellow in Medical Oncology

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust is inviting applications for a Medical Oncology role for a period of 6 months. The position involves outpatient clinics, managing oncology patients, and offers educational support, clinical governance activities, and opportunities for teaching and research.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive clinical experience in oncology specialty.
• Understanding of clinical research principles required.
• Experience in undergraduate teaching and postgraduate training essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage oncology patients and provide care in outpatient clinics.
• Training and directing junior staff as per the training plan.
• Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement projects.

Skills

Team collaboration

Clinical governance

Teaching ability

Education

Full GMC Registration

MRCP (desirable)

Job description

Job summary

Applications are invited for posts in the Medical Oncology department at Guy's & St Thomas' Hospitals. This posts is available as soon as possible for a period of 6 months with the view to extend.

Working at ST3+ level

-Predominately outpatient clinic based

-Work pattern Monday - Friday 08:30-17:30

-Will receive educational support in the form of appraisal, regular journal clubs and teaching.

-Opportunities to join on call rota if appropriate to level of training.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will be assigned to one or two cancer tumour-type teams at any one time, working closely with a team of oncology consultants. Post-holders will rotate through a variety of tumour types over time and are encouraged to document their achievements and progress. A consultant will be assigned as your supervisor to oversee your progress.

The post will be largely outpatient based with up to four oncology clinics a week supervised by our consultants. Post-holders will be trained to prescribe systemic anti-cancer treatments and to manage toxicities.

The post-holder will participate in clinical, research and other service activities with the object of ensuring a high standard of patient care. This will include scheduled working on the oncology wards and the Acute Oncology Assessment Unit (AOAU). There are opportunities to be sub-investigators on clinical trials and work on clinical audits and quality improvement projects. Leadership opportunities are also available.

The post-holder will participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training. A comprehensive weekly teaching programme is available including tumour-specific teaching and a journal club.

The post-holder is required to follow Trust policies and procedures which are regularly updated.

About us

Medical Oncology forms part of the Oncology and Haematology Clinical Directorate within Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The department is internationally distinguished for its commitment to research & development and constantly strives for excellence through dedication and innovation.

Oncology at Guy's and St Thomas' has entered a new and exciting phase with a state of the art Cancer Treatment Centre (CTC) at Guy's Hospital which opened in September 2016. The CTC provides a single point for both diagnosis and treatment and will be the hub for South East London providing specialist cancer services, training, research & development whilst allowing for better treatment and improved outcomes for patients. The CTC focusses on whole person care across the cancer pathway and strive to bring treatment programmes closer to home. The opening of the new £160 million CTC at Guy's Hospital was followed by a sister centre at the Queen Mary's Sidcup site in Spring 2017. These centres will transform the delivery of cancer services across South East London ensuring patients will receive the right treatment at the right time, delivered within fewer visits and tailored to their need.

We are part of King's Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre (AHSC), a pioneering collaboration between one of the world's leading research-led universities and three of London's most successful NHS Foundation Trusts.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Organisational Values:

Our values help us to define and develop our culture, what we do and how we do it. It is important that you understand and reflect these values throughout your employment with the Trust.

Caring we put patients first, We provide patient and person-centered care. We care about others needs and wellbeing. We listen. We are compassionate to ourselves and others. We reflect on our actions. We are respectful and welcoming.

Ambitious we innovate and strive for excellence. We innovate and strive for excellence. We act with integrity. We act on staff and patient feedback. We seek ways to improve the care and experience of others. We are efficient. We are committed to growth. We find new ways to deliver excellence.

Inclusive we respect each other and work collaboratively. We respect each other and work collaboratively. We act on diverse views. We put ourselves in others shoes. We are building an anti-racism organisation. We seek opportunities to collaborate. We show sensitivity towards diversity of culture.

Clinical Aims:

• To bring together the majority of cancer care and research under one roof, so that patients are given seamless care and staff can work together on diagnosing, treating and applying research into cancer.
• To improve supportive care, patient information and complementary therapies at each stage of the patient pathway to improve patients quality of life both during treatment and into recovery and survivorship.
• To provide an outstanding environment that will lift the spirits of patients, relatives and staff.
• To deliver compassionate care and a world class service.

Duties and responsibilities:

Clinical:

The post-holder will, together with colleagues, be responsible for the provision of Oncology services to the Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust to include:

1. Diagnosis and treatment of patients of the Trust in such hospitals, health centres or clinics or other premises as required.
2. Continuing clinical responsibility for the patients in your charge, allowing for all proper delegation to, and training of, your staff.
3. The majority of the role will be in oncology outpatients, oncology wards or AOAU.

Training of junior staff:

The post-holders will take responsibility for the training and direction of junior staff allocated to him/her under aegis of the training plan that that post-holders has agreed with their supervising consultant.

Teaching:

The post-holder will be expected to contribute as appropriate in the teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Clinical Governance:

All medical and dental staff are expected to take part in clinical governance activity, including clinical audit, clinical guideline and protocol development and clinical risk management. They will be expected to produce evidence of their contribution in these areas and their audit of their own clinical work as part of their appraisal.

Mutual Obligation to Monitor Hours:

There is a contractual obligation on employers to monitor working hours through robust local monitoring arrangements supported by national guidance, and on individual doctors to co-operate with those monitoring arrangements.

European Working Time Directive (EWTD):

All posts and working patterns are under constant review in line with EWTD guidelines.

Educational Programme:

Neither the London Deanery not the Royal College of Physicians accredits this post for postgraduate training. However, the post-holder will be expected to attend and contribute to educational activities e.g. departmental meetings, multidisciplinary meetings and journal clubs. Study leave and budget are available.

Appraisal:

All medical and dental staff are required to undertake appraisal.

Confidentiality / Data Protection / Freedom of Information:

Post-holders must maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff and other health service business in accordance with the Data Protection Act of 1998. Post-holders must not, without prior permission, disclose any information regarding patients or staff. If any member of staff has communicated any such information to an unauthorised person, those staff will be liable to dismissal. Moreover, the Data Protection Act 1998 also renders an individual liable for prosecution in the event of unauthorised disclosure of information.

Following the Freedom of Information Act (FOI) 2005, post-holders must apply the Trusts FOI procedure if they receive a written request for information.

Information Governance

All staff must comply with information governance requirements. These includes statutoryresponsibilities (such ascompliance with the Data Protection Act),following nationalguidance (such as theNHS Confidentiality Code of Practice) andcompliance with local policies and procedures (such as the Trust's Confidentiality policy). Staff are responsible for any personal information (belonging to staff or patients) that they access and must ensure it is stored, processed and forwarded in a secure and appropriate manner.

Equal Opportunities:

Post-holders must at all times fulfil their responsibilities with regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunities Policy and equality laws.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Organisational Values:

Our values help us to define and develop our culture, what we do and how we do it. It is important that you understand and reflect these values throughout your employment with the Trust.

Caring we put patients first, We provide patient and person-centered care. We care about others needs and wellbeing. We listen. We are compassionate to ourselves and others. We reflect on our actions. We are respectful and welcoming.

Ambitious we innovate and strive for excellence. We innovate and strive for excellence. We act with integrity. We act on staff and patient feedback. We seek ways to improve the care and experience of others. We are efficient. We are committed to growth. We find new ways to deliver excellence.

Inclusive we respect each other and work collaboratively. We respect each other and work collaboratively. We act on diverse views. We put ourselves in others shoes. We are building an anti-racism organisation. We seek opportunities to collaborate. We show sensitivity towards diversity of culture.

Clinical Aims:

• To bring together the majority of cancer care and research under one roof, so that patients are given seamless care and staff can work together on diagnosing, treating and applying research into cancer.
• To improve supportive care, patient information and complementary therapies at each stage of the patient pathway to improve patients quality of life both during treatment and into recovery and survivorship.
• To provide an outstanding environment that will lift the spirits of patients, relatives and staff.
• To deliver compassionate care and a world class service.

Duties and responsibilities:

Clinical:

The post-holder will, together with colleagues, be responsible for the provision of Oncology services to the Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust to include:

1. Diagnosis and treatment of patients of the Trust in such hospitals, health centres or clinics or other premises as required.
2. Continuing clinical responsibility for the patients in your charge, allowing for all proper delegation to, and training of, your staff.
3. The majority of the role will be in oncology outpatients, oncology wards or AOAU.

Training of junior staff:

The post-holders will take responsibility for the training and direction of junior staff allocated to him/her under aegis of the training plan that that post-holders has agreed with their supervising consultant.

Teaching:

The post-holder will be expected to contribute as appropriate in the teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Clinical Governance:

All medical and dental staff are expected to take part in clinical governance activity, including clinical audit, clinical guideline and protocol development and clinical risk management. They will be expected to produce evidence of their contribution in these areas and their audit of their own clinical work as part of their appraisal.

Mutual Obligation to Monitor Hours:

There is a contractual obligation on employers to monitor working hours through robust local monitoring arrangements supported by national guidance, and on individual doctors to co-operate with those monitoring arrangements.

European Working Time Directive (EWTD):

All posts and working patterns are under constant review in line with EWTD guidelines.

Educational Programme:

Neither the London Deanery not the Royal College of Physicians accredits this post for postgraduate training. However, the post-holder will be expected to attend and contribute to educational activities e.g. departmental meetings, multidisciplinary meetings and journal clubs. Study leave and budget are available.

Appraisal:

All medical and dental staff are required to undertake appraisal.

Confidentiality / Data Protection / Freedom of Information:

Post-holders must maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff and other health service business in accordance with the Data Protection Act of 1998. Post-holders must not, without prior permission, disclose any information regarding patients or staff. If any member of staff has communicated any such information to an unauthorised person, those staff will be liable to dismissal. Moreover, the Data Protection Act 1998 also renders an individual liable for prosecution in the event of unauthorised disclosure of information.

Following the Freedom of Information Act (FOI) 2005, post-holders must apply the Trusts FOI procedure if they receive a written request for information.

Information Governance

All staff must comply with information governance requirements. These includes statutoryresponsibilities (such ascompliance with the Data Protection Act),following nationalguidance (such as theNHS Confidentiality Code of Practice) andcompliance with local policies and procedures (such as the Trust's Confidentiality policy). Staff are responsible for any personal information (belonging to staff or patients) that they access and must ensure it is stored, processed and forwarded in a secure and appropriate manner.

Equal Opportunities:

Post-holders must at all times fulfil their responsibilities with regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunities Policy and equality laws.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Full GMC Registration and hold a license to practise

Desirable

• MRCP

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Comprehensive clinical experience in speciality

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Ability to work as an effective member of the MDT

Desirable

• Other clinical or non - clinical skills

Research

Essential

• Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research

Desirable

• Evidence of original research

Teaching

Essential

• Experience of undergraduate teaching and post graduate training

Desirable

• Teaching qualification

Management

Essential

• Evidence of understanding the role of clinical management

Desirable

• Management training or qualification Evidence of leadership in the development of clinical services

Other

Essential

• Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practices set out by the General Medical Council Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management

Desirable

• Experience in clinical guideline development Appraisal training

Person Specification
Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Full GMC Registration and hold a license to practise

Desirable

• MRCP

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Comprehensive clinical experience in speciality

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Ability to work as an effective member of the MDT

Desirable

• Other clinical or non - clinical skills

Research

Essential

• Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research

Desirable

• Evidence of original research

Teaching

Essential

• Experience of undergraduate teaching and post graduate training

Desirable

• Teaching qualification

Management

Essential

• Evidence of understanding the role of clinical management

Desirable

• Management training or qualification Evidence of leadership in the development of clinical services

Other

Essential

• Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practices set out by the General Medical Council Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management

Desirable

• Experience in clinical guideline development Appraisal training

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.
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
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.
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Guy's Hospital

London

SE1 9RT

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