Consultant in Clinical Oncology with special interest in Gynaecology

Job description

Job responsibilities

Portsmouth Oncology Centre provides oncological treatments for patients diagnosed with Gynaecological Malignancy at Portsmouth and West Sussex.

There is a centralised Gynaecology MDT that includes 4 gynaecology oncology surgeons, who have a broad experience in open and minimally invasive surgeries, and two designated gynaecology radiologists; highly experienced in full range of imaging modalities including PET CT. Outpatient clinics, radiotherapy and chemotherapy under the clinical oncology team are delivered at Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth whilst medical oncology colleagues cover chemotherapy at St Richards Hospital in Chichester alongside Queen Alexandra. There is an established HDR brachytherapy program for gynaecological cancers, including Interstitial brachytherapy, supported by a highly experienced team of radiographers and physicists. The recently developed SABR service provides treatment for oligometastatic disease. The Gynaecology team is research active with a broad portfolio of clinical studies and strong track record of recruitment into clinical trials. Work is supported by a dedicated research team, including two newly appointed research radiographers. The MDT includes by a number of experienced and enthusiastic nurse specialists, who support both curative and metastatic patient cohorts, alongside a designated cancer care co-ordinator.

A second interest will be accommodated depending on preferences. Options include lymphoma, urology, skin and Upper GI. However, the department could potentially accommodate other second tumor sites, therefore candidates are encouraged to discuss their preferences with the department.

This is a 10 PA post, although candidates wishing to work less than 10 PAs are most welcome to discuss their requirements with the department.

Key Responsibilities:

The appointee will join the Oncology Team as a Clinical Oncology Consultant and will be expected to participate in all facets of departmental activity.

A full time substantive consultant clinical oncologist post of 10 PA (8 DCC & 2 SPA) is available, covering the proposed job plan as detailed separately.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration with a license to practice
• Higher professional training in Clinical Oncology

Desirable

• MRCP or equivalent
• BSc, MD, or PhD

Experience

Essential

• Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT (proposed date must be within 6 months), CESR or European Community Rights
• An appropriate higher Clinical Oncology qualification
• Evidence of a clinical or research fellowship

Clinical Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrable skills and experience of expertise in the areas of special interest relevant to the Job Plan
• Understanding of clinical risk management
• Able to demonstrate appropriate level of clinical knowledge
• Knowledge and use of evidence-based practice
• IT skills
• Effective, confident presentation ability
• Experience in and outside specialty.

Research/Publications

Essential

• Experience of recruiting to clinical trials
• Willingness to participate in research as a Consultant
• Participation in audit

Desirable

• Research Experience
• Published research in peer reviewed journal

Other

Essential

• Good oral and written communication skills
• Logical thinking, problem solving and decision making
• Ability to organise oneself and prioritise clinical needs

Leadership/Management

Essential

• Evidence of leadership/management experience within outside of medicine
• Evidence of effective team working

Desirable

• Formal management training/qualification
• Ability and enthusiasm for leading service improvement

Teaching Experience

Essential

• Evidence of effective teaching of junior doctors

Desirable

• Formal teaching qualification
• Training of registrars

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Address

Southwick Hill Road

Cosham

PO6 3LY

Employer's website

https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)