Job summary
This post is fixed term for 12 months to meet the needs of the service.
The post holder will provide services to Cardiff and Vale University Health Board as a core member of the MDT along with Dr Jake Tanguay (Urology team lead), Professor John Staffurth, Dr Loretta Sweeney and Dr Srijith Sashidharan. Other VCC Urology team members include Consultant Clinical Oncologists Dr Nachi Palaniappan, Dr Elin Evans, Dr Alok Chand, Dr Jim Barber, Dr Louise Harris and Consultant Medical Oncologists Dr Satish Kumar, Dr Ricky Fraser and Dr Helen Fitzgerald. The Urology site-specific team (SST) have a history of innovative leadership in service redesign and patient experience including participation in the national PSA self-management pilot, non-medical prescriber-led clinics, early discharge to primary care and extended clinical nurse specialist roles as well as reduced frequency virtual systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) visits for well patients. Radiotherapy developments include high dose rate brachytherapy, Physics radical plan approvals, Advanced Practice and Consultant Radiographer roles, non-medical outlining and a Radium-223 service. The Urology SST also have a strong track record with recruitment to multiple phase 3 clinical trials leading to international practice changing results.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will join a large team of consultants, specialist registrars, specialty doctors, core medical, F2 and GP trainees, advanced nurse practitioners and physician associates, and will contribute to outpatient and inpatient clinical care, including the Acute Oncology Service (at VCC and providing advice to Health Board colleagues when on call) and the Assessment Unit. The post holder will participate in the consultant 24-hour on call rota (pro-rata, approximately 1 in 30 for a whole time equivalent), which is of low intensity. Velindre University NHS Trust, together with the Faculty of Medical Leadership and Management is introducing a mentoring scheme for newly appointed consultants. There is a Staff Clinical Psychologist and a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme for counselling support for all staff, providing confidential assistance with any work, personal or family issues.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centre and ouraward-winning Welsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.
Formed in 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to apply the key principles of value based healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.
If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.
Visit our website to find out more https://velindre.nhs.wales/
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Specialist Register with one of the following:- i. CCT within 6 months of interview ii. CESR iii. European Community Rights
- FRCR (UK)
Desirable
- Research degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Site specialist interest in urological cancers.
- Experience of MDT decision making
- Independent prescribing of SACT for urological cancers.
- Radiotherapy treatment of urological cancers.
- Acute Oncology on call experience (junior level, supervised)
- Teaching Experience
Desirable
- Recent site specialist interest in urological cancers including prostate brachytherapy and penile cancer.
- Acute Oncology Service experience (senior level)
- Experience of recruitment to clinical trials.
Skills
Essential
- Team Working
- Understanding of research methods and prior experience of clinical research trials.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to communicate sensitively with patients, relatives and staff
Desirable
- Attendance on teaching and/or clinical management course.
Knowledge
Essential
- Site specialist knowledge in urological cancers.
- Knowledge of general management of acute toxicities of SACT and radiotherapy.
Desirable
- Specialist management of acute oncological emergencies including immunotherapy toxicities.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Evidence of ability to work both in a team and alone
- Flexible approach
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Specialist Register with one of the following:- i. CCT within 6 months of interview ii. CESR iii. European Community Rights
- FRCR (UK)
Desirable
- Research degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Site specialist interest in urological cancers.
- Experience of MDT decision making
- Independent prescribing of SACT for urological cancers.
- Radiotherapy treatment of urological cancers.
- Acute Oncology on call experience (junior level, supervised)
- Teaching Experience
Desirable
- Recent site specialist interest in urological cancers including prostate brachytherapy and penile cancer.
- Acute Oncology Service experience (senior level)
- Experience of recruitment to clinical trials.
Skills
Essential
- Team Working
- Understanding of research methods and prior experience of clinical research trials.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to communicate sensitively with patients, relatives and staff
Desirable
- Attendance on teaching and/or clinical management course.
Knowledge
Essential
- Site specialist knowledge in urological cancers.
- Knowledge of general management of acute toxicities of SACT and radiotherapy.
Desirable
- Specialist management of acute oncological emergencies including immunotherapy toxicities.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Evidence of ability to work both in a team and alone
- Flexible approach
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).
