Specialty Doctor in Oncology

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

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Job summary

This post is to provide a dedicated speciality doctor to the clinical Oncology Department at UHNM. This newly created post has excellent opportunity to develop in to speciality training in oncology or further progress to develop specialist interest.

This is excellent opportunity for someone in speciality training post, and an opportunity to gain experience as well step in to academic research.

As part of an enthusiastic and well trained team you will work alongside the Consultants, Specialist Registrars, Speciality doctors and Clinical Nurse Specialists. Post holder will rotate to between RSUH and County hospital.

You will be expected to share duties and responsibilities with other middle grade doctors. In addition you will be required to participate in audit, teaching, training and research in this field. A job plan will be discussed and reviewed with the successful candidate .

Main duties of the job

The appointee will be a member of a team of 13WTE Consultant Oncologists, 2WTE Consultant Medical Oncologists and 11WTE Consultant Haematologists delivering a comprehensive Oncology and Haematology service to the population of North and South Staffordshire and South Cheshire.

There will be service commitments in the Cancer Centre at both Royal Stoke University Hospital and the County Hospital site. The Oncology Department has some commitment to Undergraduate teaching, and you will be expected to participate in this, as well as Postgraduate teaching and training

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands has two sites: Royal Stoke University Hospital, located in Stoke-on-Trent, and County Hospital, located in Stafford. From these hospitals we provide a full range of general acute hospital services for people living in and around Staffordshire and beyond. The Trust also provides specialised services for three million people in a wider area, including neighbouring counties and North Wales.

Our specialised services include cancer diagnosis and treatment, cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, renal and dialysis services, neonatal intensive care and paediatric intensive care. We are recognised for our particular expertise in trauma, respiratory conditions, spinal surgery, upper gastro-intestinal surgery, complex orthopaedic surgery, laparoscopic surgery and the management of liver conditions. The Trust has some of the most modern operating theatres in Europe.

Flexible working requests will be considered.

Date posted

20 March 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£45,124 to £77,519 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

205-6114492

Job locations

UHNM

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG


Job description

Job responsibilities

The appointee will be a member of a team of 13WTE Consultant Oncologists, 2WTE Consultant Medical Oncologists and 11WTE Consultant Haematologists delivering a comprehensive Oncology and Haematology service to the population of North and South Staffordshire and South Cheshire.

There will be service commitments in the Cancer Centre at both Royal Stoke University Hospital and the County Hospital site. The Oncology Department has some commitment to Undergraduate teaching, and you will be expected to participate in this, as well as Postgraduate teaching and training

Job description

Job responsibilities

The appointee will be a member of a team of 13WTE Consultant Oncologists, 2WTE Consultant Medical Oncologists and 11WTE Consultant Haematologists delivering a comprehensive Oncology and Haematology service to the population of North and South Staffordshire and South Cheshire.

There will be service commitments in the Cancer Centre at both Royal Stoke University Hospital and the County Hospital site. The Oncology Department has some commitment to Undergraduate teaching, and you will be expected to participate in this, as well as Postgraduate teaching and training

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC registration
  • Possession of MRCP and FRCR or equivalent qualification in medical oncology

Desirable

  • MD or PhD

Clinical Experience

Essential

  • Experience of conducting clinical audit.
  • Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC registration
  • Possession of MRCP and FRCR or equivalent qualification in medical oncology

Desirable

  • MD or PhD

Clinical Experience

Essential

  • Experience of conducting clinical audit.
  • Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making

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

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UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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 of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

UHNM

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG


Employer's website

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

UHNM

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG


Employer's website

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Oncologist, Clinical Lead for Oncology

Dr Rajanee Bhana

Rajanee.Bhana@uhnm.nhs.uk

01782672595

Date posted

20 March 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£45,124 to £77,519 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

205-6114492

Job locations

UHNM

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG


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