Consultant Clinical Oncologist interest in Breast Cancer – SABR

Job description

Job responsibilities

What youll do

This new post will involve responsibility for the care of patients with Breast cancer within both UHS and HHFT and deliver SABR bone treatment for patients within region.

The expectation is the post will involve 2 days per week in Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (BNHH), and three days in Southampton (UHS).

The Breast component will involve joining a group of 5 clinical oncologists at UHS and alongside Dr Raj, provide clinical oncology expertise to the Breast cancer MDT for Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (HHFT).

The HHFT MDT covers patients from Royal Hampshire County Hospital (RHCH) Winchester, under Dr Raj, and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (BNHH)

Provision of non-surgical oncology for Breast cancer patients at BNHH will be shared with Dr Remer, Medical Oncologist.

An important component of the post will be the continued development and delivery of the SABR bone service through the UHS Oligometastatic SABR MDT, Led by Dr Wood.

The radiotherapy department has undergone major development and investment over the last few years. This has included replacement of all 6 Southampton Elekta linacs and incorporating and matching the Elekta Linac on the BNHH site as a satellite unit. 2 Southampton linacs have Exac Trac and Hexa POD couch for SRS and Head and neck cancer treatments. A superficial/orthovoltage facility is also available in Southampton for skin treatment.

UHS has strong links with the University of Southampton and there will be opportunities to become involved in collaborative research, clinical trials and medical student teaching.

There will also be a contribution to the acute oncology service in BNHH. The post holder will participate in the Southampton Clinical Oncology on call rota. This provides evening / night-time telephone advice during the week and ward rounds on Saturday and Sunday with a frequency of approximately 1:18

What were looking for

Applicants should have CCT in clinical oncology and be on the GMC Specialist Register. Consideration will also be given to applicants with consultant level experience working towards GMC specialist registration.

Where equivalent qualifications or experience are being offered, it is essential that candidates should provide confirmation of this from the relevant College or Faculty in the United Kingdom and attach the confirmation to your application.

When applying please remember to include your CCT date in the membership of professional bodies section of the online application form, which is where you must also record your GMC number.

All applications must be made online via www.jobs.nhs.uk. CV or paper applications are not accepted.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Individuals wishing to apply must be fully registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) and should be either already on or within 6 months of eligibility to be included on the specialist register of the GMC.

The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.

Interviews will be held on TBC

Job Reference: 188-MT1060 - This vacancy closes on or before: 19th December 2023

Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• GMC Registration
• MRCP or equivalent
• CCT in Clinical Oncology or appropriate qualifications and experience to allow entry on to the Specialist Register

Desirable

• Recognised training in academic oncology with postgraduate qualification

Previous or relevant experience

Essential

• Broad experience in Clinical Oncology
• Experience of multidisciplinary team working
• Experience in the management of Breast cancer and SABR

Desirable

• Significant experience in Oncology research
• Experience of working within the NHS
• Teaching experience

Aptitudes and skills

Essential

• IT skills

Aptitudes and skills

Essential

• Good clinical and interpersonal skills
• Good team worker
• Ability to manage staff and resources
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Desirable

• Track record or research including presentation and/or publications

Living the Trust values

Essential

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

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

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Southampton General Hospital

Southampton

SO16 6YD

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)