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We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated Consultant Clinical Oncologist to join an established, comprehensive Oncology service in the East Midlands.
The successful candidate will join a team of Consultant Oncologists providing high-quality clinical care across a broad range of tumour sites.
We are particularly interested in a Clinical Oncologist with an interest in Gynaecology and Skin Oncology. However, the service recognises the importance of flexibility and is open to discussions around these and other tumour site interests.
The post is offered on a substantive basis, with flexible working arrangements available for candidates who are unable to work full time. Job-share applications are also welcomed.

 

The Role

The successful Consultant will provide a comprehensive Clinical Oncology service, working closely with Consultant colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team.
Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing specialist Clinical Oncology care across the service.
• Conducting new patient and follow-up clinics.
• Participating in multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Providing emergency Oncology cover and participating in the on-call rota.
• Providing reciprocal cover for Consultant colleagues during reasonable periods of leave.
• Taking responsibility for the diagnosis, treatment and continuing care of patients under your supervision.
• Supervising and supporting junior and resident doctors.
• Participating in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
• Contributing to clinical and medical audit.
• Participating in clinical governance, quality improvement and risk management activities.
• Maintaining continuing medical education and professional development.
• Contributing to research and clinical trials where appropriate.

 

Oncology Facilities

The Oncology service is supported by modern specialist facilities, including:

• A dedicated 24-chair outpatient chemotherapy Day Unit.
• Two two-bedded side rooms.
• Dedicated counselling and clinic rooms.
• A combined Triage and Assessment Unit for unwell Oncology and Haematology patients.
• A separate 18-chair chemotherapy facility with side rooms and counselling/clinic rooms.
• Established Haematology support.
• Palliative Medicine services, including an inpatient unit.
• Clinical Psychology support.
• Interpretation and bereavement services.

Radiotherapy & Brachytherapy

Radiotherapy, Brachytherapy and Radiotherapy Physics are based within a purpose-built centre.
Facilities include:

• 4 Varian TrueBeam Linear Accelerators
• ARIA Oncology Management System
• Eclipse treatment planning
• HDR Brachytherapy Unit
• Xstrahl Superficial X-ray therapy
• Wide-bore CT simulator

The department delivers advanced radiotherapy techniques including DIBH, adaptive bladder treatment and 4D CT planning for mediastinal tumours.

Research & Clinical Trials

The service has a strong and developing culture of research, innovation and clinical trials.
The service currently has 52 NIHR Portfolio studies open to recruitment, alongside more than 50 in long-term follow-up, covering most tumour sites. Research activity is particularly strong in breast, urological cancers, palliative care and haematology.
The service also has experience in immunotherapy trials and was the first hospital in the Midlands to open an immunotherapy trial in Upper GI cancer.
The department welcomes Consultants interested in incorporating research into their job plan, with opportunities ranging from supporting recruitment to research studies to developing and leading clinical trials.

Teaching & Education

The successful Consultant will contribute to the teaching and supervision of:

• Medical students
• Resident doctors
• Foundation doctors
• Specialty doctors
• Specialty Registrars
• Advanced Clinical Practitioners
• Other healthcare staff

The Consultant will also participate as a core member of the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) and contribute to postgraduate and continuing medical education.
The department currently has 15 Speciality Registrars, alongside 8 Speciality Doctors and other trainee medical staff.

Person Specification

Essential Requirements

Applicants must have:

• FRCR or equivalent.
• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.
• Evidence of entry on the GMC Specialist Register, or:
• • CCT in Clinical Oncology, or be within 6 months of attaining CCT at the time of interview, or
  • Evidence that the GMC is processing the Specialist Registration application, which must be provided before interview.
• MBBS or equivalent.
• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for UK CCT in Clinical Oncology.
• Up-to-date knowledge of current Oncology treatments.
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care.
• Ability to offer expert clinical opinion across a range of problems.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and share clinical responsibilities.
• Experience of research.
• Experience of and commitment to clinical audit.
• Commitment to continuing medical education and clinical governance.
• Experience of formal presentations.

Desirable

• Additional higher medical or scientific degree relevant to the speciality.
• Training qualification.
• Experience of clinical responsibility above SpR grade.
• Peer-reviewed publication.
• Experience of presenting at national or international conferences.
• Ability to supervise audit and research.
• Experience developing services, protocols and guidelines.
• 360-degree feedback.
• Patient survey feedback and reflections.
• Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national level.

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