Job summary
We are seeking a new consultant colleague to join the Oncology team based at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHU) specialising in Lung Cancer.
Portsmouth Oncology Centre provides oncological treatments for patients diagnosed with lung cancer at Queen Alexandra Hospital Portsmouth, and St Richards Hospital Chichester (West Sussex). Each site runs a separate Lung MDT, but there is combined Oncological team working across both sites. Clinics run at each hospital site with chemotherapy treatment day units at each hospital. All radiotherapy is delivered at Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth, with Lung SABR now fully established including SABR for Oligometastases. The candidate will principally support the lung service to West Sussex with clinics at St Richards Hospital, and Portsmouth for a second tumour type. This post will be a fourth Medical Oncologist in the Lung service, and there are currently 3 Clinical Oncologists specialising in Lung cancer and SABR, with a fourth planned.
Main duties of the job
The Portsmouth and Chichester MDTs have a thoracic surgeon present and run local clinics. Thoracic surgery is undertaken at Southampton and St Georges. The Respiratory teams provide full interventional services, and there are excellent CNS teams supporting both sites. The lung cancer practice at St Richards sees approximately 100-130 new patients per year.
There is a well-established and enthusiastic Oncological Research team supporting and encouraging clinical trials, and links with the University of Portsmouth. Participation in and leading research is strongly encouraged as is the development of academic roles.
About us
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a 10 PA post (8DCC, 2SPA) a second tumour site is combined, such as Upper GI/HPB/NET which the job plan is based on, or other tumour types could be incorporated, such as Breast, Urology, colorectal, or a significant CUP/AOS component. Candidates wishing to work part time would be most welcome and the post would be primarily lung depending on the PAs required. Job plans are reviewed regularly.
Visiting Arrangements
Intending applicants are encouraged to discuss their application by contacting Dr Caroline Archer, Clinical Director caroline.archer@porthosp.nhs.uk, or Dr.S.Muthuramalingam (Ram) Sethupathi.muthuramalingam@porthosp.nhs.uk for lung cancer, Dr S Chan, Samuel.chan@porthosp.nhs.uk for HPB cancer or phone 02392 286000 ext. 4790 for an informal discussion and /or arrange a visit to the department.
Please note, the Job Description is pending Royal College Approval.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a 10 PA post (8DCC, 2SPA) a second tumour site is combined, such as Upper GI/HPB/NET which the job plan is based on, or other tumour types could be incorporated, such as Breast, Urology, colorectal, or a significant CUP/AOS component. Candidates wishing to work part time would be most welcome and the post would be primarily lung depending on the PAs required. Job plans are reviewed regularly.
Visiting Arrangements
Intending applicants are encouraged to discuss their application by contacting Dr Caroline Archer, Clinical Director caroline.archer@porthosp.nhs.uk, or Dr.S.Muthuramalingam (Ram) Sethupathi.muthuramalingam@porthosp.nhs.uk for lung cancer, Dr S Chan, Samuel.chan@porthosp.nhs.uk for HPB cancer or phone 02392 286000 ext. 4790 for an informal discussion and /or arrange a visit to the department.
Please note, the Job Description is pending Royal College Approval.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully registered with GMC with a licence to practice
- Entry on the GMC Medical Oncology Specialist Register, CCT (or within 6 months at interview), Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR), Portfolio Programme, or GMC recognised equivalent training.
Desirable
- MRCP or equivalent
- BSc
- MD or PhD
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of expertise in the areas of special interest relevant to the Job Plan
Desirable
- Breadth of experience in and outside of speciality
- Evidence of clinical or research fellowship
Additional criteria
Essential
- Knowledge
- Able to demonstrate appropriate level of clinical knowledge in site specific interests and general Oncology, including Oncological emergencies.
- Knowledge and use of evidence-based practice and methodology.
- Research/ Publication
- Essential
- Participation in audit
- Willingness to participate in research as a Consultant
- Experience of recruiting to clinical trials
- Leadership/ Management
- Essential
- Evidence of effective team-working
Desirable
- Research/ Publication
- Desirable
- Research experience
- Published research in peer reviewed journal
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully registered with GMC with a licence to practice
- Entry on the GMC Medical Oncology Specialist Register, CCT (or within 6 months at interview), Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR), Portfolio Programme, or GMC recognised equivalent training.
Desirable
- MRCP or equivalent
- BSc
- MD or PhD
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of expertise in the areas of special interest relevant to the Job Plan
Desirable
- Breadth of experience in and outside of speciality
- Evidence of clinical or research fellowship
Additional criteria
Essential
- Knowledge
- Able to demonstrate appropriate level of clinical knowledge in site specific interests and general Oncology, including Oncological emergencies.
- Knowledge and use of evidence-based practice and methodology.
- Research/ Publication
- Essential
- Participation in audit
- Willingness to participate in research as a Consultant
- Experience of recruiting to clinical trials
- Leadership/ Management
- Essential
- Evidence of effective team-working
Desirable
- Research/ Publication
- Desirable
- Research experience
- Published research in peer reviewed journal
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
