Consultant in Clinical Oncology

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsibilities

WHAT YOULL DO:

The post holder will work within the Clinical Oncology Team at Southampton providing a local and regional Oncology service. There are currently 2 substantive Gynae Consultants plus 1 locum Consultant. The role will cover the range of clinical oncology situations from high grade to benign tumours. By its nature there will be attendance and contribution to a wide range of related multidisciplinary teams.

The post holder will participate in the Southampton Clinical Oncology on call rota. This provides evening / nighttime telephone advice during the week and ward rounds on Saturday and Sunday with a frequency of approximately 1:16

The Clinical Oncology service based in Southampton provides a local and regional service; treating patients from Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, further afield across Wessex, and also the Channel Islands. There is a collaborative approach with neighboring Cancer Centers in Poole and Portsmouth, and active engagement in the Thames Valley and Wessex Operational Delivery Network (ODN).

There are 25 Consultant Clinical Oncologists and 4 SAS grade doctors working in the department. In addition, there are 9 whole time equivalent Specialist Registrars who take part in the Wessex clinical oncology training programme.

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 Basingstoke Hospital site (North Hampshire Hospitals) 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.

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

Applicants should have CCT in Clinical Oncology. Consideration will also be given to applicants in the 6 months before their CCT or with Consultant level experience working towards GMC specialist registration.

Applicants will be expected to demonstrate excellent communication skills to a professional standard.

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

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Individuals wishing to apply must be registered with the General Medical Council (GMC).

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

Interviews will be held on 12th April 2024

Job Reference: MT1115- This vacancy closes on or before: 24th March 2024

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 Medical Oncology or appropriate qualifications

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 gynaecological and/or skin cancer

Desirable

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

Aptitudes and skills

Essential

• Good clinical and interpersonal skills
• Good team worker
• Ability to manage staff and resources
• Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English)
• IT Skills

Desirable

• Track record or research including presentation and/or publications

Special requirements of the post

Essential

• Gynae Brachytherapy experience (for those applying to gynae)

Living the Trust values

Essential

• Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: 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

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

Employer's website

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