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A University Teaching Hospital in the West Midlands seeks a Consultant Medical Oncologist to join our dedicated oncology team. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the development and delivery of high-quality cancer services, working alongside a skilled multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will provide expert oncological care, lead service development, and support junior medical staff in inpatient and outpatient settings.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Duties:

• Provide comprehensive oncology services, including site-specialized cancer treatments.
• Offer clinical expertise in the management and development of oncology services.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) to enhance patient care and outcomes.
• Participate in the Acute Oncology Service (AOS) and contribute to out-of-hours service on a 1:9 non-resident on-call rota.
• Deliver specialist care for specific tumour sites, including Urology, Colorectal, Breast, and Acute Oncology.
• Maintain close collaboration with surgeons, physicians, and other specialities within the Trust.
• Provide supervision, guidance, and mentorship for junior medical staff and trainees.

Education, Research & Development:

• Lead and participate in teaching and training for medical students and postgraduate trainees.
• Engage in clinical audit, continuing professional development (CPD), and quality improvement initiatives.
• Actively contribute to clinical trials and research, with the support of a thriving Clinical Trials Department.

Management & Service Development:

• Collaborate in the strategic planning and improvement of oncology services.
• Work across Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) and Princess Royal Hospital (PRH), Telford as required.
• Ensure compliance with national and local NHS targets for cancer care and service delivery.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
• MRCP (UK) or equivalent.
• FRCR (Clinical Oncology) or equivalent qualification for Medical Oncology.
• Complete GMC registration & Specialist Registration in Medical Oncology (or within 6 months of CCT/CESR at the time of interview).
• Expertise in at least one of the following: Urology, Colorectal, Breast, or Acute Oncology.
• Ability to lead and take full clinical responsibility for patient care.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary cancer care teams.

Desirable Criteria:

• Previous NHS experience or comparable healthcare system experience.
• Subspecialty interest in site-specific oncology care.
• Teaching, mentoring, or leadership experience in medical education.
• Interest in clinical research and involvement in oncology trials.

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