Specialty Doctor Oncology / Haematology

NHS Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a full-time Specialty Doctor in Oncology / Haematology at Western General Hospital. This role, ideal for experienced practitioners, entails autonomous patient care in a dynamic environment supporting cutting-edge cancer treatment. Applicants should hold GMC registration and possess significant clinical experience.

Qualifications

• Must have a GMC license to practice.
• Experience in a specialty training program or equivalent.
• Ability to work autonomously with consultant support.

Responsibilities

• Provide an autonomous service with consultant and nursing support.
• Deliver SACT in the Day Treatment Centre and oncology clinics.
• Engage actively in the expansion of oncology services.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Clinical assessment

Education

Full registration with the General Medical Council

Completed at least four years of full-time postgraduate training

Job description

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NHS Lothian is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.

NHS Lothian

Specialty Doctor Oncology / Haematology

NHS Lothian is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.

To this end, NHS Lothian welcomes applications from all sections of society.

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

Entry Criteria For a Specialty Doctor

A doctor appointed to this grade:

shall have full registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council (GMC);

And

• shall have completed at least four years’ full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a less than full-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme or specialty registrar locum appointment for training (LAT);
  
  

Or

• shall have equivalent training, experience or competencies, either in the UK or overseas.
  
  

Applications are welcome for the above Permanent, full time (40 hours per week) post based in Western general Hospital

This is a permanent full-time Specialty Doctor post in Oncology. Consideration will be given to requests for flexible working. This is a new post arising from the requirement to support the exciting rapid expansion of SACT services. The post holder will be expected to provide an autonomous service with consultant and nursing support for SACT prescribing in the Ward 1 MacMillan Day Treatment Centre and outpatient oncology clinics in gynaecological cancers at Western General Hospital, Edinburgh.

Ward 1, WGH

2.5 (WTE) specialty doctors – Dr Jackie Grove, Dr Geetha Viswanathan and the new postholder

SACT delivery by trained nursing staff

Prescribing supported by ANPs and specialty registrars

More detailed departmental and specialty information can be found in the job description available via email address / link below.

For An Informal Discussion Please Contact

Dr Moray Kyle

Email:[e-mail]

Or

Prof Charlie Gourley

Email:[e-mail]

If viewing from an external site, please visit https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk for a job pack detailing the minimum requirements for this post and details of how to apply.

We cannot accept CV’s as a form of application and only a completed online application form will be accepted. Personal information will not be sent with the application for short listing. The application form will be identified by the candidate number only to ensure that all applicants are treated equally.

***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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