Consultant - Clinical Oncologist - Oncology

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

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Job summary

Consultant in Clinical Oncology - Upper GI & Urology

We have a fantastic opportunity to join our friendly department in the heart of beautiful Cornwall. Applications are invited for a Consultant post.

This role would be ideal for anyone finishing their training as it will be highly supported whilst being varied. It may also suit a senior colleague looking for a change of pace and the opportunity to share their experience in our friendly county.

As the only Cancer Centre for Cornwall, the Sunrise Centre at RCHT provides a full range of cancer treatments as close to home as possible. We are early adopters of new treatments and have a large and active clinical trial portfolio, being 2nd highest recruiters in the Peninsula. Alongside this quality of care, we also deliver in quantity, regularly being in the top 5 departments in the UK for treatments per machine and complexity. We are commissioned for thoracic SABR and working on other oligometastatic sites. We continue to be high scoring in the Cancer Patient Experience Survey, coming 8th in 2021, with our highly trained specialist nurses notably praised. With £135 million in new investments, have recently built a brand-new Haematology-Oncology Inpatient Unit, opened in early 2023.

This is an 8 PA post.

Main duties of the job

  • To work alongside three other consultants in Urological cancers to develop and strengthen treatment opportunities for Cornish patients.
  • To work alongside two other consultants in Upper GI cancers to develop and strengthen treatment opportunities for Cornish patients.
  • To take part, promote and develop our extensive and innovative clinical trials portfolio.
  • To take responsibility for the designated clinical workload including MDT meetings, out-patient clinics, radiotherapy treatment planning and in-patient care.
  • To develop and promote protocols relating to treatment options for patients
  • To participate in the on-call rota and develop leadership skills within the department.
  • To help provide teaching for junior staff and medical students in the department
  • To comply with all the clinical governance processes and procedures of the Trust
  • To maintain Continuing Professional Development accreditation as per Royal College of Radiologists or Royal College of Physicians guidelines
  • To participate in the Trust appraisal programme and GMC revalidation processes.
  • The Trust supports the requirements for Continuing Medical Education as laid down by the Royal College of Radiologists and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities.

About us

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.

The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds

We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.

The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.

We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.

Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career

Date posted

12 April 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£93,666 to £126,281 a year 93666 - 126281 pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Job share

Reference number

156-MS-3868

Job locations

Sunrise Centre, Royal Cornwall Hospital

Truro

TR1 3LJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

  • Identity Checks
  • Professional registration and qualification checks
  • Employment history and reference checks
  • Work health assessments
  • Criminal record check standards
  • Right to work checks

For further information please visit:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

  • We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
  • Agency interest will not be considered until this advert has closed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

  • Identity Checks
  • Professional registration and qualification checks
  • Employment history and reference checks
  • Work health assessments
  • Criminal record check standards
  • Right to work checks

For further information please visit:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

  • We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
  • Agency interest will not be considered until this advert has closed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice
  • FRCR
  • Within 6 months of CCT date at time of interview
  • On GMC specialty register

Experience

Essential

  • Teaching Medical Students
  • Experienced in Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice
  • FRCR
  • Within 6 months of CCT date at time of interview
  • On GMC specialty register

Experience

Essential

  • Teaching Medical Students
  • Experienced in Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Sunrise Centre, Royal Cornwall Hospital

Truro

TR1 3LJ


Employer's website

https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Sunrise Centre, Royal Cornwall Hospital

Truro

TR1 3LJ


Employer's website

https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Specialty Lead / Consultant Clinical Oncologist

Dr Grant Stewart

grantstewart1@nhs.net

01872250000

Date posted

12 April 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£93,666 to £126,281 a year 93666 - 126281 pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Job share

Reference number

156-MS-3868

Job locations

Sunrise Centre, Royal Cornwall Hospital

Truro

TR1 3LJ


Supporting documents

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