Job summary
We are recruiting two full-time (10 PAs) substantive Consultants in Clinical Oncology to join the Oncology team at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder would be expected to work in two main tumour sites in a pan-Berkshire appointment with either a minor third site, or involvement in the Acute Oncology service. The need for the department is for the post holders to provide and continue to develop, oncology services for patients with urological, lower GI, lung, gynaecological and non melanomatous skin cancers, across East and West Berkshire. Outline job plans are provided but are adaptable, within limitations of fixed commitments and space; and there will be some flexibility on tumour site combinations according to prospective candidates' skills and interests if these align to the needs of the department.
Please note
The simulation date is 20th August 2024.
The interview date is 4th September 2024.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicants will support the current delivery of Oncology including contribution to the development of these services at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust. The appointee will join the existing team to provide specialist care to this growing population of patients, and raise departmental profiles through teaching and education.
The aim of the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust's Oncology Service is to become a leader in the field of Oncology management and the successful applicant must therefore have the pre-requisite procedural and leadership skills as well as teamwork, drive and ambition to succeed in achieving these goals.
This is a whole time post with 8.5 Programmed Activities for Direct Clinical Care (DCCs). The initial SPA allocation will be 1.5 per week however this may increase as additional responsibility is taken on.
There is an expectation that the successful candidate will work flexibly with colleagues to ensure the maintenance of a continuing high quality service meeting patient needs and to raise departmental profiles through teaching and education.
Applicants are required to have full GMC registration, and either be on the Specialist Register or be within six months of their expected date of receipt of a CCT/EU equivalent certification at the time of interview.
About us
The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest District General Hospitals in the country. The hospital achieved Foundation Trust status on 1st June 2006 and was the first Foundation Trust in the South Central Strategic Health Authority. The Trust is Reading's biggest employer and may form the central hospital for one of the country's new medical schools.
The aim of the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust's Oncology Service is to become a leader in the field of Oncology management and the successful applicant must therefore have the pre-requisite procedural and leadership skills as well as teamwork, drive and ambition to succeed in achieving these goals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicants will support the current delivery of Oncology including contribution to the development of these services at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust. The appointee will join the existing team to provide specialist care to this growing population of patients, and raise departmental profiles through teaching and education.
The aim of the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trusts Oncology Service is to become a leader in the field of Oncology management and the successful applicant must therefore have the pre-requisite procedural and leadership skills as well as teamwork, drive and ambition to succeed in achieving these goals.
This is a whole time post with 8.5 Programmed Activities for Direct Clinical Care (DCCs). The initial SPA allocation will be 1.5 per week however this may increase as additional responsibility is taken on.
There is an expectation that the successful candidate will work flexibly with colleagues to ensure the maintenance of a continuing high quality service meeting patient needs and to raise departmental profiles through teaching and education.
Applicants are required to have full GMC registration, and either be on the Specialist Register or be within six months of their expected date of receipt of a CCT/EU equivalent certification at the time of interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicants will support the current delivery of Oncology including contribution to the development of these services at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust. The appointee will join the existing team to provide specialist care to this growing population of patients, and raise departmental profiles through teaching and education.
The aim of the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trusts Oncology Service is to become a leader in the field of Oncology management and the successful applicant must therefore have the pre-requisite procedural and leadership skills as well as teamwork, drive and ambition to succeed in achieving these goals.
This is a whole time post with 8.5 Programmed Activities for Direct Clinical Care (DCCs). The initial SPA allocation will be 1.5 per week however this may increase as additional responsibility is taken on.
There is an expectation that the successful candidate will work flexibly with colleagues to ensure the maintenance of a continuing high quality service meeting patient needs and to raise departmental profiles through teaching and education.
Applicants are required to have full GMC registration, and either be on the Specialist Register or be within six months of their expected date of receipt of a CCT/EU equivalent certification at the time of interview.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC
- MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher degree e.g. PhD/ MD submitted/awarded Clinical Experience, Knowledge & Skills
Clinical Experience, Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Fully trained in Clinical Oncology
- Previous responsibility for clinical governance and GMC Good Medical Practice
- Good practical clinical skills
- Good communication skills
- Experience in research
Desirable
- An area of special interest that could serve or be developed with the current service
- Advanced communication skills training
- Advanced life support
Audit Management & IT
Essential
- Ability to work within clinical governance guidelines
- Undertake audits and present data as required
- Good IT skills, use of patient and hospital database
- Ability to manage risk and end of life decisions
Desirable
- Able to manage and lead change internally and within multi-agency setting
Research, Teaching Skill & Experience
Essential
- Essential evidence of participation in research
- Experience of teaching juniors, medical students and other healthcare professionals
Desirable
- Evidence of peer work submitted for review
- Proven teaching abilities
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC
- MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher degree e.g. PhD/ MD submitted/awarded Clinical Experience, Knowledge & Skills
Clinical Experience, Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Fully trained in Clinical Oncology
- Previous responsibility for clinical governance and GMC Good Medical Practice
- Good practical clinical skills
- Good communication skills
- Experience in research
Desirable
- An area of special interest that could serve or be developed with the current service
- Advanced communication skills training
- Advanced life support
Audit Management & IT
Essential
- Ability to work within clinical governance guidelines
- Undertake audits and present data as required
- Good IT skills, use of patient and hospital database
- Ability to manage risk and end of life decisions
Desirable
- Able to manage and lead change internally and within multi-agency setting
Research, Teaching Skill & Experience
Essential
- Essential evidence of participation in research
- Experience of teaching juniors, medical students and other healthcare professionals
Desirable
- Evidence of peer work submitted for review
- Proven teaching abilities
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).
