Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant in Medical Oncology (Colorectal and Breast Cancer)

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Job summary

Applications are invited for the post of full-time (10 PA) substantive Consultant in Medical Oncology (Colorectal and Breast Cancer)

This post is to partly replace a retirement post in colorectal cancer but also to increase the clinical support for both colorectal and breast cancer services at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the research programmes of the CRUK Cambridge Cancer Centre.

The candidate will be based at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH)

This is not only an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team to help develop the existing service, but also to increase the clinical support for both colorectal and breast cancer services at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and the research programmes of the CRUK Cambridge Cancer Centre.

Main duties of the job

In order to be considered applicants must meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification of the job description.

The Oncology Centre at Addenbrooke's serves a core population of 1.3 million, with an extended catchment area of 2-4 million for rare tumours. Royal Papworth Hospital is due to move to the Cambridge Biomedical Campus in 2018. The Cancer Centre provides a regional oncology service with a strong research base and extensive clinical trials portfolio. The postholders will be expected to contribute significantly to the CRUK Cambridge Cancer Centre (colorectal and breast cancer) research programmes.

Applicants are required to be on the GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of their expected date of receipt of a CCT at the time of interview.

About us

The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.

Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, 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) will also be subject to this requirement.

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Details

Date posted

10 October 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£93,666 to £126,281 a year per annum pro-rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

180-CON-4573

Job locations

Addenbrooke's Hospital

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualifications (1-5)

Standards

Essential

  • Standards (1-5)

Professionalism

Essential

  • Professionalism (1-5)

Clinical Skills

Essential

  • Clinical Skills (1-5)

Specialty Specific Skills

Essential

  • Related to the post (1-5)

Clinical Governance

Essential

  • Commitment to clinical governance/improving quality of patient care (1-5)

Communication Skills

Essential

  • Communication Skills (1-5)

Personal Skills

Essential

  • Personal Skills (1-5)

Understanding of the NHS

Essential

  • Understanding of the NHS (1-5)

Professional Development

Essential

  • Commitment on ongoing professional development (1-5)
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualifications (1-5)

Standards

Essential

  • Standards (1-5)

Professionalism

Essential

  • Professionalism (1-5)

Clinical Skills

Essential

  • Clinical Skills (1-5)

Specialty Specific Skills

Essential

  • Related to the post (1-5)

Clinical Governance

Essential

  • Commitment to clinical governance/improving quality of patient care (1-5)

Communication Skills

Essential

  • Communication Skills (1-5)

Personal Skills

Essential

  • Personal Skills (1-5)

Understanding of the NHS

Essential

  • Understanding of the NHS (1-5)

Professional Development

Essential

  • Commitment on ongoing professional development (1-5)

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

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addenbrooke's Hospital

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addenbrooke's Hospital

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Specialty lead

Dr Karen McAdam

kmcadam@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

10 October 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£93,666 to £126,281 a year per annum pro-rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

180-CON-4573

Job locations

Addenbrooke's Hospital

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ


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