Senior Clinical Fellow in Acute Oncology

Job description

Job responsibilities

WHAT YOULL DO

The principal duties of the posts will be:

1. To undertake care of haematology and/or oncology patients presenting as an emergency and following inpatient admission. You will work within the acute oncology service in close collaboration with clinical teams, specifically:

a. Haematology subspecialty teams

b. Medical oncology subspecialty teams

c. Clinical oncology subspecialty teams

2. To undertake initial assessment and clerking of patients attending acute oncology including co-ordination and review of investigations, decision-making regarding admissions and liaison with and referral to other clinical teams

3. To initiate treatments including blood products, supportive care including non-SACT (systemic anti-cancer therapy) treatments, fluids, electrolytes and symptomatic therapies

4. To take referrals from and undertake liaison with other clinical teams outside the care group including outreach to patients under those teams and review of cancer of unknown primary (CUP) patients

5. To support the phone holders, advanced clinical practitioners and other members of the team in decision making regarding patients who have telephoned for advice

6. To gain experience in undertaking procedures relevant to acute oncology, including insertion of catheters and drains, with appropriate training and supervision

7. To cross cover planned and unplanned leave of other junior doctors including where needed in other specialties within the care group

8. To undertake care of patients undergoing clinical trials, showing evidence of training and understanding of Good Clinical Practice. Where required, appropriate training in clinical trial protocols will be provided

9. To engage in the care groups clinical governance programme, including, for example, audit, clinic incident reporting and quality meetings.

10. Attendance at the haematology and oncology clinics where time permits and subject to the interests and experience of the postholder

11. If interested, to participate in the collection and analysis of local data with a view to preparing and submitting papers for publication.

You will work alongside other junior clinical fellows, Foundation Year doctors, Foundation Fellowship doctors, Internal Medicine Trainees, Higher Specialist Trainees and Specialty Doctors in haematology and oncology within a supportive, approachable team structure including ward nurses, advanced clinical practitioners, clinical nurse specialists and the wider subspecialty medical teams.

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

The posts are ideally suited to those who are interested in pursuing haematology, medical oncology, clinical oncology or palliative care as a career and open to those looking for opportunities at IMT3 equivalent grades and above. It would be suitable for out-of-programme experience for a specialist trainee in any field relevant to cancer medicine but may also be suitable for an individual who does not yet have a national training number and wishes to pursue a career in cancer medicine

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists).

Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave. All licensed doctors must meet the GMC requirements for revalidation and there will be an annual appraisal to support this process.

Grades for Trust appointed (non-training) fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular. Basic salary detailed below plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay)

MT04 £61,825 Basic Salary MT05 £70,425

Salary will be assessed based on experience and skills. Eligibility criteria for appointment to a Nodal Point 5;

Have a minimum of 6 years of Specialty training

Hold relevant higher specialty exam (e.g FRCP, FRCA, FRCS)

A portfolio of evidence that demonstrates they meet the criteria for progression (in line with the Curriculum for the speciality similar to deanery trainee)

Travelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview

Please note that GMC registration (with a licence to practice) and right to work in the UK are essential for this role. Successful applicants will already have GMC registration or will be able to demonstrate they are eligible. Applicants requiring Tier 2 sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.

Interviews will be held on TBC

Job Reference: MT1227-B - This vacancy closes on or before: 28th April 2025

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• GMC registration with a licence to practise
• MRCP Part 1
• MRCP Part 2 written

Desirable

• MRCP PACES
• Postgraduate qualification

Previous or relevant experience

Essential

• Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
• Internal Medicine experience for at least 12 months, OR
• Clinical Haematology experience for at least 6 months OR
• Oncology experience for at least 6 months

Desirable

• 6 months experience of working as a doctor in the NHS
• Publications and presentations relating to haematology and/or oncology
• Participation in service improvement projects

Aptitudes and skills

Essential

• Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
• Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
• Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English)
• Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
• Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly

Desirable

• Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching

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)