Job summary
Consultant in Clinical Oncology - Urology and Lymphoma
This post presents a unique and exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified individual to drive an exciting, expanding cancer service in the Urology and Lymphoma team. This post supports major strategic investment by The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust (CCC) to expand and develop Urology team provision and research focused work for patient benefit.
The Urology and Lymphoma oncology team are based in the brand new, state-of-the-art CCC-L building. Urology clinics operate at 4 sites across the region including Liverpool (Central), Aintree (North), Wirral (South) and St Helens & Knowsley/Warrington & Halton (East). The post holder will support clinics at Central and South with some consultations being held remotely.
Lymphoma clinics are held centrally within the CCC Liverpool site.
Any candidate who is unable or does not wish to work full-time is eligible to be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content should be discussed on a personal basis with the Associate Medical Director.
Main duties of the job
The post has the following broad remits:
- To contribute to the overall leadership of the Lymphoma and Urology service and to the delivery of the service to the Central (CCCL) and Southern sectors.
- To contribute to and support the wider research programme for the Lymphoma and Urology in Liverpool
- To participate in the educational programmes for trainees
In addition to the site specific teams there is a broad range of teams in place to support all CCC patients through their cancer journey including Inpatient and Outpatient Matrons, Specialist Oncology nurses (clinical and research), Specialist Palliative Care Team, Enhanced Supportive Care Team, Social Worker, Cancer Psychology Services, Dieticians, Pharmacists, Cytotoxic Pharmacy, Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapist.
Good communication skills, the ability to work as a team member, and offer a high standard of clinical opinion are essential requirements. Participation in the Trust consultant appraisal system and Royal College of Radiologists CPD programme are expected. Applicants are required to be on the Specialist Register of the GMC before taking up the Consultant appointment or within six months of their CCT on the interview date.
About us
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre is one of the largest networked cancer centres in the UK providing specialist cancer care to a population of 2.4m in Merseyside, Cheshire, the North West and the Isle of Man.
We combine high quality clinical services, research, and academic excellence to develop innovative drugs and therapies, whilst providing the very highest quality, specialist care for patients.
In June 2020, the Trust moved its main site to the brand new eleven floor Specialist Cancer Centre in the heart of Liverpool. The new cancer hospital provides highly specialised cancer care for patients with solid tumour and haematological malignancies. We have a unique multi-site care model consisting of three main sites, four systemic therapy sites and 15 outpatient centres. Our clinical model also includes the provision of chemotherapy in the home and workplace. Although the new Central Liverpool hospital is our main base, we also provide outpatient services at our site on the Wirral peninsula (South) and at our site on the Aintree Hospital campus (North West Liverpool).
A staffing model of 1,650 employees support delivery of >71,000-day case Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatments (SACT) and over 150,000 outpatient clinic appointments. Radiotherapy is delivered in three sites, CCC-Liverpool, CCC-Wirral, and CCC-Aintree with a modern equipment portfolio across the sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post has the following broad remits:
- To contribute to the overall leadership of the Lymphoma and Urology services and to the delivery of the service to the Central and Southern sectors
- To contribute to and support the wider research programme for the designated teams in Liverpool
- To participate in the educational programmes for trainees
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post has the following broad remits:
- To contribute to the overall leadership of the Lymphoma and Urology services and to the delivery of the service to the Central and Southern sectors
- To contribute to and support the wider research programme for the designated teams in Liverpool
- To participate in the educational programmes for trainees
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full and Specialist registration (as well as a license to practice) with the General Medical Council (GMC), or be eligible for registration within six months of interview
- FRCR (or equivalent)
- Applicants who are UK trained must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or be within six months of award of CCT by the date of interview. Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
Desirable
- Relevant certificate of training in communication
- Higher degree of PhD or MD by postgraduate thesis (or evidence of equivalent research training/experience)
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Experience of specialist training in the management of Lymphoma and Urology malignancies
- Experience of managing patients on clinical trials
- Experience of clinical audit
Desirable
- Post-CCT experience in management Lymphoma and Urology malignancies
Teaching experience
Essential
- Ability to teach all grades of clinical staff, including those in training
- Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates
- Experience of supervising medical trainees
Management and Administrative experience
Essential
- Experience and evidence of collaborative work across clinical network groups and in multi-disciplinary teams
- Development of clinical pathways
- Experience and evidence of service improvement
- Insight into managing and leading clinical teams
Desirable
- Evidence of research activity and publications
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full and Specialist registration (as well as a license to practice) with the General Medical Council (GMC), or be eligible for registration within six months of interview
- FRCR (or equivalent)
- Applicants who are UK trained must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or be within six months of award of CCT by the date of interview. Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
Desirable
- Relevant certificate of training in communication
- Higher degree of PhD or MD by postgraduate thesis (or evidence of equivalent research training/experience)
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Experience of specialist training in the management of Lymphoma and Urology malignancies
- Experience of managing patients on clinical trials
- Experience of clinical audit
Desirable
- Post-CCT experience in management Lymphoma and Urology malignancies
Teaching experience
Essential
- Ability to teach all grades of clinical staff, including those in training
- Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates
- Experience of supervising medical trainees
Management and Administrative experience
Essential
- Experience and evidence of collaborative work across clinical network groups and in multi-disciplinary teams
- Development of clinical pathways
- Experience and evidence of service improvement
- Insight into managing and leading clinical teams
Desirable
- Evidence of research activity and publications
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).
