Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic Consultant Clinical Oncology colleague to join our existing Urology and Lung Cancer practices. The post-holder will provide oncological treatments (both radiotherapy and systemic treatments) for patients diagnosed with Urological cancers (Isle of Wight) and Lung cancers (Portsmouth).
The post is a 10 PA post, although candidates wishing to work fewer PAs are most welcome to discuss their requirements with the department. Other site specialty interests could be accommodated, however, and candidates are encouraged to discuss their preferences.
Intending applicants are encouraged to discuss their application by contacting Dr Caroline Archer, Clinical Directorcaroline.archer@porthosp.nhs.uk, or Dr Freddie Bartlett, Head of Radiotherapyfrederick.bartlett@porthosp.nhs.uk, or phone 02392 286000 ext. 4790 for an informal discussion and /or arrange a visit to the department.
Interview Date: to be confirmed
Main duties of the job
The appointee will join the Oncology Team as a Clinical Oncology Consultant and will be expected to participate in all facets of departmental activity. The post will be based at Queen Alexandra Hospital. Full participation in teaching, clinical supervision, audit and research is expected.
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
The successful candidate will provide radiotherapy treatments
for urological cancers on the Isle of Wight, as well as systemic therapies for
patients with metastatic prostate cancer. On the island he/she will work
alongside a Medical Oncologist and supported by Specialist Registrars,
prescribers and Clinical Nurse Specialists. A joint Isle of Wight/Portsmouth
Hospitals University NHS Trust MDT is held weekly. The department is in the top
10 recruiters nationally to the PACE-NODES trial and has recently started
offering prostate SABR routinely to eligible patients. The department has also
for many years been one of the highest recruiters to the STAMPEDE trial and is
currently completing RTTQA approval for participation in the SABR arm of the
trial (including spinal SABR).
The lung practice will be based at Queen Alexandra Hospital
and represents an expansion of this thriving team of 3 Clinical Oncologists and
4 Medical Oncologists treating patients across Portsmouth and West Sussex. The
successful candidate will provide radiotherapy (including SABR) with concurrent
systemic therapy, where required, but will not be required to give chemotherapy
in the metastatic setting Like the urology practice, the lung team also have an
active and expanding thoracic and radiotherapy research portfolio.
Approximate new referrals would be approximately 80-100 per
year for each practice, totalling approximately 160-200 referrals per year. A 10
PA post is based on 8 PAs DCC and 2 PAs SPA.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will provide radiotherapy treatments
for urological cancers on the Isle of Wight, as well as systemic therapies for
patients with metastatic prostate cancer. On the island he/she will work
alongside a Medical Oncologist and supported by Specialist Registrars,
prescribers and Clinical Nurse Specialists. A joint Isle of Wight/Portsmouth
Hospitals University NHS Trust MDT is held weekly. The department is in the top
10 recruiters nationally to the PACE-NODES trial and has recently started
offering prostate SABR routinely to eligible patients. The department has also
for many years been one of the highest recruiters to the STAMPEDE trial and is
currently completing RTTQA approval for participation in the SABR arm of the
trial (including spinal SABR).
The lung practice will be based at Queen Alexandra Hospital
and represents an expansion of this thriving team of 3 Clinical Oncologists and
4 Medical Oncologists treating patients across Portsmouth and West Sussex. The
successful candidate will provide radiotherapy (including SABR) with concurrent
systemic therapy, where required, but will not be required to give chemotherapy
in the metastatic setting Like the urology practice, the lung team also have an
active and expanding thoracic and radiotherapy research portfolio.
Approximate new referrals would be approximately 80-100 per
year for each practice, totalling approximately 160-200 referrals per year. A 10
PA post is based on 8 PAs DCC and 2 PAs SPA.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- Higher professional training in Clinical Oncology
Desirable
- MRCP/FRCP or equivalent
- BSc or MD
Experience
Essential
- Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT, CESR/portfolio programme or European Community Rights
- An appropriate higher Clinical Oncology qualification
- Demonstrable skills and experience of expertise in the areas of special interest relevant to the Job Plan
- Understanding of clinical risk management
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- Higher professional training in Clinical Oncology
Desirable
- MRCP/FRCP or equivalent
- BSc or MD
Experience
Essential
- Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT, CESR/portfolio programme or European Community Rights
- An appropriate higher Clinical Oncology qualification
- Demonstrable skills and experience of expertise in the areas of special interest relevant to the Job Plan
- Understanding of clinical risk management
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
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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).
