Job summary
This post is fixed term for 12 months due to - meet the needs of the service
The post-holder will join an enthusiastic and thriving clinical service and the role will provide opportunities to further develop expertise and knowledge in the management of Cancer referrals with opportunity to develop a cancer site interest.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
The role will suit a GP with a keen interest in gaining further experience in the field of oncology through attendance at the outpatient clinic/s and managing patients on treatment in a number of cancer sites.
You will be part of a Specialist team providing care using a well-established multi-disciplinary team. The service works closely with local partners ensuring services are offered at appropriate locations, in line with best practice standards of care. All outpatients are provided at VCC, with a number also delivered at other local health board (LHB) locations in south-east Wales
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
Education, Qualification and Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Training
- MBBS or equivalent
- GMC registration and entry on the General Practitioner register
- Training in General Medicine or Oncology
Desirable
- MRCP, MRCGP or Equivalent
- Training in General Medicine or Oncology
Experience
Essential
- Wide experience of acute General Medicine and general practice.
Desirable
- Experience in oncology and management of cancer patients
Self - reliance
Essential
- Able to make autonomous decisions within scope of practice
- Motivated
Other
Essential
- Leadership skills within team
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Flexible approach to work
- Commitment to team work
- Ability to wok under pressure
Person Specification
Education, Qualification and Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Training
- MBBS or equivalent
- GMC registration and entry on the General Practitioner register
- Training in General Medicine or Oncology
Desirable
- MRCP, MRCGP or Equivalent
- Training in General Medicine or Oncology
Experience
Essential
- Wide experience of acute General Medicine and general practice.
Desirable
- Experience in oncology and management of cancer patients
Self - reliance
Essential
- Able to make autonomous decisions within scope of practice
- Motivated
Other
Essential
- Leadership skills within team
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Flexible approach to work
- Commitment to team work
- Ability to wok under pressure
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).
