Specialty Doctor - Oncology

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a capable doctor with GMC registration and MRCP or MRCGP qualifications to join the Oncology team as a Specialty Doctor. The post involves maintaining continuity of care for in-patients on the Oncology Ward and providing rapid reviews for patients presenting to the Triage Unit with cancer-related concerns.

The post holder will work alongside the Oncology Consultants, ward FY2/IMT trainees, and the Oncology Registrar on-call, supporting

Qualifications

• Capable, enthusiastic doctor with full GMC registration and MRCP or MRCGP qualification or equivalent.
• Experience in oncology, primary care or related specialties is desirable.
• Keen to develop a career in oncology as a Specialty Doctor.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuity of care for in-patients on the Oncology Ward.
• Provide rapid review of patients presenting via the Oncology Triage Unit with cancer symptoms or treatment-related issues.
• Ensure delivery of excellent Oncology care by collaborating with Trust outreach Oncology Services.
• Work with the ward FY3 doctor to maintain continuity of care for ward patients.

Skills

Oncology care

Teamwork

Clinical review

Education

MRCP

MRCGP

GMC registration

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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

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.

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.

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