Job summary
Clinical Oncology at University Hospital Southampton is a busy and successful department providing a regional multidisciplinary service for Head and Neck, Skull Base and CNS tumours including stereotactic and other advanced radiotherapy techniques. We are looking for a Specialist to join our service and work alongside our inspiring consultant and multidisciplinary teams.
The role will focus on site-specific care in the outpatient and radiotherapy departments and will also include contributing to inpatient care. The post will provide training and experience in these specialised areas of Clinical Oncology including advanced radiotherapy techniques and systemic anti-cancer therapies. The post-holder will provide an expert and autonomous level of practice, where appropriate, in keeping with the Specialist level of the role.
Candidates without detailed site-specific experience are encouraged to apply and may be considered for a Specialty Doctor level post in the first instance.
Main duties of the job
YOUR MAIN DUTIES
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
WHAT YOULL DO
The post will provide training and experience in specialised clinical oncology including external beam radiotherapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy and other systemic therapies. The post supports our established regional advanced radiotherapy services including cranial stereotactic radiotherapy. The post-holder will contribute to the radiotherapy planning, peer review and on-treatment review for these services.
The majority of your time will be spent working with our site-specialist clinical oncology multidisciplinary teams in the outpatient and radiotherapy departments, but you will contribute to the senior support and coordination of specialist inpatient care. There is no out of hours or on-call rota commitment.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
A doctor appointed to this grade:
- Shall have full registration and Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council; and
- Shall have completed a minimum of 12 years medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which a minimum of six years should have been in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades. Equivalent years experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas will be accepted.
Shall meet the specialist grade capabilities criteria set out in the terms and conditions
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service Specialist England (2021)
Salary will be assessed in line with terms and conditions £83,945 £95,275
Travelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview
Interviews will be held on TBC
Job Reference: 188-MT1152 - This vacancy closes on or before: 18th April 2024
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Job description
Job responsibilities
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
WHAT YOULL DO
The post will provide training and experience in specialised clinical oncology including external beam radiotherapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy and other systemic therapies. The post supports our established regional advanced radiotherapy services including cranial stereotactic radiotherapy. The post-holder will contribute to the radiotherapy planning, peer review and on-treatment review for these services.
The majority of your time will be spent working with our site-specialist clinical oncology multidisciplinary teams in the outpatient and radiotherapy departments, but you will contribute to the senior support and coordination of specialist inpatient care. There is no out of hours or on-call rota commitment.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
A doctor appointed to this grade:
- Shall have full registration and Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council; and
- Shall have completed a minimum of 12 years medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which a minimum of six years should have been in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades. Equivalent years experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas will be accepted.
Shall meet the specialist grade capabilities criteria set out in the terms and conditions
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service Specialist England (2021)
Salary will be assessed in line with terms and conditions £83,945 £95,275
Travelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview
Interviews will be held on TBC
Job Reference: 188-MT1152 - This vacancy closes on or before: 18th April 2024
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- MRCP Part 1 & Part 2 written and PACES or equivalent
- FRCR Parts 1, 2A and 2B or equivalent
- Full GMC registration
Desirable
- Recognised training in academic oncology with postgraduate qualification
Previous or relevant experience
Essential
- Has completed a minimum of 12 years' medical work since obtaining primary medical degree
- Has completed a minimum of 6 years' medical work in Clinical Oncology or a relevant related specialty
- Experience of working with multidisciplinary teams
Desirable
- Broad experience in Acute Medicine
- Publications
- Experience of working within the NHS
- Research and audit experience
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Good clinical and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary group
- Excellent IT skills
- Enthusiastic, reliable and flexible
- Sensitive to patients' needs
- Demonstrates sound judgement
- Good presentation skills
Living the Trust values
Essential
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: Patients First, Always Improving, Working Together
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- MRCP Part 1 & Part 2 written and PACES or equivalent
- FRCR Parts 1, 2A and 2B or equivalent
- Full GMC registration
Desirable
- Recognised training in academic oncology with postgraduate qualification
Previous or relevant experience
Essential
- Has completed a minimum of 12 years' medical work since obtaining primary medical degree
- Has completed a minimum of 6 years' medical work in Clinical Oncology or a relevant related specialty
- Experience of working with multidisciplinary teams
Desirable
- Broad experience in Acute Medicine
- Publications
- Experience of working within the NHS
- Research and audit experience
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Good clinical and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary group
- Excellent IT skills
- Enthusiastic, reliable and flexible
- Sensitive to patients' needs
- Demonstrates sound judgement
- Good presentation skills
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.
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
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).
