Job summary
We are looking to appoint 2x Full Time Specialty Doctor in (non-surgical) Oncology, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust based at Weston Park Hospital, Sheffield. Weston Park Hospital is the specialist cancer centre, serving the hospitals and population of the North Trent Cancer Network. The successful candidate may be expected to work at both Weston Park Cancer Centre and our partner District General Hospitals/Off Site clinics.
This is a Fixed Term post for two years designed to support the breast cancer service (1 post) and the uro-oncology service (1 post) aligned to the service needs and in discussion with the Clinical Director to offer career progression opportunity for the appointee. Clinical duties will be based at Weston Park Hospital in Sheffield as well as our neighbouring District General Hospitals.
There will be opportunity for the successful applicant to also gain clinical experience in other areas of work for a CESR application.
Main duties of the job
Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative timetable
About us
Located on rolling hills and dissected by river valleys, Sheffield is one of the greenest and most wooded cities in Europe. More than a third of the city lies inside the beautiful Peak District National Park, and it is virtually surrounded by open countryside - over half the city's population live within 15 minutes of open countryside. It is also the greenest city in England, with 175 woodlands and 75 public parks. Sheffield offers a unique proposition of city culture alongside access to some of the most stunning countryside in the UK.This environment, together with the unparalleled strength of the city's climbing, running, walking and biking communities, sets Sheffield apart from anywhere else in the UK. There is also a wide range of affordable housing and excellent schools on offer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
COVID-19 Vaccination Information: COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment at this time, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters so that we can manage individual and environmental risks, and so that we can support those who may be undecided about vaccination. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at https://sheffieldhospitalscoronavirus.co.uk/vaccine.html where you can also find out more about how to access vaccination. There is a current government consultation underway which will determine whether some new starters may need to be vaccinated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
COVID-19 Vaccination Information: COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment at this time, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters so that we can manage individual and environmental risks, and so that we can support those who may be undecided about vaccination. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at https://sheffieldhospitalscoronavirus.co.uk/vaccine.html where you can also find out more about how to access vaccination. There is a current government consultation underway which will determine whether some new starters may need to be vaccinated.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree from a recognised UK or overseas university or institution
- Qualifications required for post e.g., MRCP /FRCR or equivalent
- Full registration with the General Medical Council with a licence to practice
Desirable
- MD or PhD or equivalent Fellowship or equivalent
Clinical Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 4 years full time postgraduate training (or equivalent gained on a part-time basis) at least 2 of which will be in a specialty training programme in the relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in the specialty or shall have equivalent experience and competencies.
Desirable
- Wider experience in different units
- Recent 12 months NHS experience
Audit / Research
Essential
- An understanding of the issues of clinical effectiveness and audit
Desirable
- Documented completed audits during training
Management and Clinical Governance
Essential
- Demonstrate and understanding of management & clinical governance issues
Teaching
Essential
- Willingness and ability to teach undergraduate and postgraduate trainees
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good written and oral communication skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree from a recognised UK or overseas university or institution
- Qualifications required for post e.g., MRCP /FRCR or equivalent
- Full registration with the General Medical Council with a licence to practice
Desirable
- MD or PhD or equivalent Fellowship or equivalent
Clinical Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 4 years full time postgraduate training (or equivalent gained on a part-time basis) at least 2 of which will be in a specialty training programme in the relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in the specialty or shall have equivalent experience and competencies.
Desirable
- Wider experience in different units
- Recent 12 months NHS experience
Audit / Research
Essential
- An understanding of the issues of clinical effectiveness and audit
Desirable
- Documented completed audits during training
Management and Clinical Governance
Essential
- Demonstrate and understanding of management & clinical governance issues
Teaching
Essential
- Willingness and ability to teach undergraduate and postgraduate trainees
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good written and oral communication skills
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).
