Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a clinical fellows to join the oncology department.
This post is based at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. The post will provide an opportunity to train in all aspects of Oncology. It is for 12 months to cover maternity leave. The post would be suitable for ST3 level trainees keen to gain extra oncology experience prior to obtaining a National Training Number (NTN).
Main duties of the job
The successful applicants would be attached to an oncology consultant and would work similarly to our NTN's. The timetable would consist of acute oncology work, clinic attendance, radiotherapy planning and exposure to clinical trials. On call duties would be available on the SPR rota for those with full MRCP qualification. Site specialisation can be discussed with candidates if they have a strong preference or are thinking of this post as a step to an alternative career path e.g. palliative care or respiratory medicine. Of note, all the 4 clinical fellows from 2016 all succeeded in obtaining an NTN in their chosen speciality and first choice of region.
About us
The Department serves a resident population of 1.1 million and currently sees approximately 3000 new patients each year; providing a comprehensive range of non-surgical Oncology services to the East Midlands. The Department has around 30 Medical Oncology and Clinical Oncology Consultants providing site specialist care in multi-disciplinary teams.
There is an active training programme for Junior Staff. The department has trainees as part of the Trent Deanery training rotations.
There are currently around 50 Junior Doctor roles comprising Clinical Oncology and Medical Oncology Specialist Trainees, Clinical Fellows and Foundation Doctors.
There is an internationally recognised PGDIP Course in Oncology run by the Academic Department.
The Department has a very active Clinical Trials programme with a dedicated research team for academic, NCRN and industry lead studies as well as integral working with the NCRN research team.
There is a commitment from all staff to research, development and clinical audit within the Department at a multidisciplinary level.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical The post holder would be responsible for the assessment and treatment of oncology patients with a range of malignancies. They will undertake the following duties:
- Assist in the supervision of junior doctors on the ward to support the effective decision making to support high quality care and throughput of patients.
- Support the effective and timely review of patients in the Acute Admission area of the Division to ensure that patient flows are maintained to the base wards that discharge out of hospital can take place.
- Attendance at outpatient clinics assisting with patient follow up and on treatment clinics. Clinics will be held at either Nottingham City Hospital or Kingsmill Hospital Mansfield. He/she will have the opportunity to select site specific clinics if desired.
- Provide support to Consultants and other members of the MDT in the recruitment of patients to agreed clinical trials.
Teaching / Education The post holder would be invited to attend all specialist registrar training and educational meetings within the department. They would be expected to contribute with training junior doctors and students on the ward. In addition we intend to offer funding and access to the Oncology PGCert/PGDip.
Clinical Research The post holder will be encouraged to carry out a piece of clinical research and to present it at an appropriate meeting. A supervisor would be allocated to help and support this.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical The post holder would be responsible for the assessment and treatment of oncology patients with a range of malignancies. They will undertake the following duties:
- Assist in the supervision of junior doctors on the ward to support the effective decision making to support high quality care and throughput of patients.
- Support the effective and timely review of patients in the Acute Admission area of the Division to ensure that patient flows are maintained to the base wards that discharge out of hospital can take place.
- Attendance at outpatient clinics assisting with patient follow up and on treatment clinics. Clinics will be held at either Nottingham City Hospital or Kingsmill Hospital Mansfield. He/she will have the opportunity to select site specific clinics if desired.
- Provide support to Consultants and other members of the MDT in the recruitment of patients to agreed clinical trials.
Teaching / Education The post holder would be invited to attend all specialist registrar training and educational meetings within the department. They would be expected to contribute with training junior doctors and students on the ward. In addition we intend to offer funding and access to the Oncology PGCert/PGDip.
Clinical Research The post holder will be encouraged to carry out a piece of clinical research and to present it at an appropriate meeting. A supervisor would be allocated to help and support this.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration and License to Practice
Desirable
- MRCP or equivalent * ( Candidates with who have Passed part 1 and/or 2 with or without PACES )
Experience
Essential
- oBroad based knowledge of and understanding of General Medicine.
Desirable
- Previous experience in Oncology/Haemtology
- Teaching medical students
- Experience of audit
Qualities and attributes
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to work as part of a team
- Demonstrate ability to keep good medical records and communicate with other hospital departments
- Demonstrate ability to understand and communicate with patients and colleagues
Desirable
- Demonstrate ability to undertake research projects and audit
- Demonstrate ability to undertake investigative, audit, and research work outside immediate clinical responsibility.
Other requirements
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication, as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2013).
Other requirements
Essential
- oBroad based knowledge of and understanding of General Medicine.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration and License to Practice
Desirable
- MRCP or equivalent * ( Candidates with who have Passed part 1 and/or 2 with or without PACES )
Experience
Essential
- oBroad based knowledge of and understanding of General Medicine.
Desirable
- Previous experience in Oncology/Haemtology
- Teaching medical students
- Experience of audit
Qualities and attributes
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to work as part of a team
- Demonstrate ability to keep good medical records and communicate with other hospital departments
- Demonstrate ability to understand and communicate with patients and colleagues
Desirable
- Demonstrate ability to undertake research projects and audit
- Demonstrate ability to undertake investigative, audit, and research work outside immediate clinical responsibility.
Other requirements
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication, as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2013).
Other requirements
Essential
- oBroad based knowledge of and understanding of General Medicine.
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
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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).