Job summary
The Sarcoma Service at Velindre Cancer Services provides highly specialist systemic therapy and radiotherapy care for patients with soft tissue and bone sarcoma across Southeast Wales. Approximately 40-50 new sarcoma referrals are received annually, including 4-5 teenage and young adult (TYA) patients who are managed in collaboration with the Teenage and Young Adult Unit at the University Hospital of Wales.This new post has been established to maintain service stability and continuity. The Specialist Grade Doctor will work as part of the multidisciplinary Sarcoma Team to deliver high-quality oncology care, within a clear governance framework and with defined consultant supervision.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
Provide clinical assessment, treatment, and follow-up for patients with soft tissue and bone sarcoma in accordance with MDT decisions and agreed protocols.
Prescribe, monitor, and review systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) within approved Velindre Cancer Centre protocols.
Participate in the weekly South Wales Sarcoma MDT and contribute to treatment planning.
Liaise with referring clinicians, the TYA service at UHW, and other tertiary partners to ensure coordinated patient care.
Review treatment toxicities and escalate complex or atypical cases for consultant review.
Support delivery of sarcoma clinical trials in collaboration with the Clinical Trials team.
This post is fixed term 12 months due to meet the needs of the service
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 1994, 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 and Knowledge
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- GMC registration with licence to practise
- Knowledge of oncology principles and systemic anti-cancer therapy
- Understanding of MDT working and sarcoma treatment pathways
Desirable
- MRCP or equivalent postgraduate qualification
- Higher degree (MD, PhD) or equivalent research experience
- Knowledge of clinical trial processes and governance
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in oncology, in-line with eligibility for the grade
- Experience in outpatient-based oncology management
- Participation in clinical audit, teaching, and multidisciplinary team meetings
- Experience in sarcoma or rare cancer management
- Experience in delivering systemic anti-cancer therapy independently within governance frameworks
Desirable
- Experience in contributing to research or clinical trials
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- Sound clinical judgment and decision-making skills within scope of practice
- Commitment to clinical governance and patient safety
- Involvement in teaching and mentorship of junior staff
- Proven skills in effective leadership and team work
- Evidence of research, training and innovation
Desirable
- Leadership in service improvement projects
- Ability to contribute to research and innovation in oncology
Other
Essential
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and education
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Flexible and adaptable approach to service needs
Desirable
- Interest in pursuing CESR or Specialist Registration pathway
- Interest in contributing to the development of sarcoma services across South Wales
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- GMC registration with licence to practise
- Knowledge of oncology principles and systemic anti-cancer therapy
- Understanding of MDT working and sarcoma treatment pathways
Desirable
- MRCP or equivalent postgraduate qualification
- Higher degree (MD, PhD) or equivalent research experience
- Knowledge of clinical trial processes and governance
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in oncology, in-line with eligibility for the grade
- Experience in outpatient-based oncology management
- Participation in clinical audit, teaching, and multidisciplinary team meetings
- Experience in sarcoma or rare cancer management
- Experience in delivering systemic anti-cancer therapy independently within governance frameworks
Desirable
- Experience in contributing to research or clinical trials
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- Sound clinical judgment and decision-making skills within scope of practice
- Commitment to clinical governance and patient safety
- Involvement in teaching and mentorship of junior staff
- Proven skills in effective leadership and team work
- Evidence of research, training and innovation
Desirable
- Leadership in service improvement projects
- Ability to contribute to research and innovation in oncology
Other
Essential
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and education
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Flexible and adaptable approach to service needs
Desirable
- Interest in pursuing CESR or Specialist Registration pathway
- Interest in contributing to the development of sarcoma services across South Wales
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).
