Specialty Doctor in Oncology

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Specialty Doctor in Oncology to provide day-to-day medical care on the Oncology Ward and support rapid review of oncology patients. The post involves close collaboration with the ward team, FY3/2 trainees, and Oncology Consultants, with responsibility for timely discharge notes, VTE assessments, and dementia screening.

The role supports development of the service, participates in governance meetings, and offers opportunities to grow

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration and MRCP or MRCGP qualification (or equivalent).
• Experience in oncology, primary care or related specialties.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day medical care of Oncology Ward patients, with independent reviews when needed.
• Coordinate with FY3/FY2/IMT trainees and consultants; participate in handovers and ward rounds.
• Ensure e-discharge summaries, VTE assessments, dementia screening, result endorsement, and clinic letters are completed timely.
• Liaise with ward nurses, Oncology Triage Service, and Palliative Care Team; communicate with GPs and referring clinicians.
• Contribute to service development, governance meetings, and expand Middle Grade Oncology team.

Education

MRCP or MRCGP qualification or equivalent

GMC registration

Job description

• To provide continuity of care for in-patients on the Oncology Ward
• To provide rapid review of patients presenting via the Oncology Triage Unit with symptoms of their cancer or consequences of treatment
• To ensure the delivery of excellent Oncology care to in-patients on the Oncology Ward, by working closely with the Trust outreach Oncology Services
• To work with the ward FY3 doctor to provide continuity of care on the ward for the patients, The post holder will work in conjunction with the existing FY2/IMT trainees, the Oncology ward FY3 doctor, alongside the Oncology Registrar on-call, and under the guidance of Oncology Consultants. We expect the post holder to manage the day-to-day medical care of Oncology patients on the ward and will be expected to review patients independently some of the time. There are twice daily handovers, the Oncology Consultant on-call is available throughout each shift and there will be a scheduled post-take Consultant-led ward round each afternoon. It is important that the post holder liaises closely with ward-based nurses, the Oncology Triage Service and the Trust's Palliative Care Team., The post holder will be responsible for managing all aspects of day-to-day medical care on the Oncology Ward, including supervising the junior team to ensure the prompt completion of e-discharge summaries, VTE assessments, dementia screening, result endorsement etc. and any clinic letters on patients under his/her care, and for ensuring good communication with General Practitioners and referring Clinicians as appropriate.

The post holder will not participate in the regular on call rota. It would be expected that the post holder will contribute to the development of the service, will participate fully in the department's Governance meetings, will provide continuity and training for our Oncology ward juniors and will help develop opportunities for an expanded Middle Grade Oncology team going forward, including proactive integration with the visiting Palliative Care Service.

This post is suitable for a capable enthusiastic doctor with full GMC registration and an MRCP or MRCGP qualification or equivalent who is keen to join a dynamic team. The applicant should have experience in oncology, primary care or other related specialties. It offers an opportunity for a doctor to develop a career in oncology as a Specialty Doctor.

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