Job summary
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is investing in their Oncology services and is delighted to open the opportunity for a Consultant In Medical Oncology to join the team and help develop cancer services.
The successful candidate will be joining the lead tertiary Oncology and Haematology Centre in the SW Peninsula and provides a broad range of specialist treatments.
Facilities include an onsite Chemotherapy Day unit, , three linear accelerators and a team able to deliver IGRT, VMAT/IMRT, primary and oligometastases, lung SABR, HDR Gynae Brachytherapy, Intracranial SRS/T. It is expected that the trust will be commissioned to deliver SABR oligometastases treatments as well as treatment of liver metastases and HCC.
The Oncology Centre is the most research active in the SW Peninsula. All Oncology staff are supported with job-planned dedicated research time, a team of Research Nurses, a dedicated Research Physician Assistant, and administrative staff. Further research opportunities will be available with the University.
Main duties of the job
All Consultants manage their own site-specific workload and participate in our Acute Oncology Service on a 1 week in 12 basis. Secretarial support is provided along with out of hours support via the On-call Registrar.
Positive consideration will be given to applicants with other site interests and those wishing to work on a part time basis.
About us
Undergraduate Medical Education
Plymouth University Peninsula School of Medicine and Dentistry (PUPSMD) has been praised by the GMC for its innovative approach to undergraduate medical education. The curriculum is based around problem based learning and has been highly ranked by our graduates in how they felt prepared for postgraduate medicine. Your role will include important opportunities to engage with undergraduate education, in both the hospital environment and the school itself, to continue this vital job of producing tomorrow's doctors and allied health care professionals.
The Plymouth Oncology Centre is the most research active in the Southwest Peninsula. All Oncology staff are supported with job-planned dedicated research time, a team of Research Nurses, a dedicated Research Physician Assistant, and administrative staff. Research opportunities will also be available for this post.
Additional investment includes capital funds for our LINAC replacement programme and the build of a new dedicated brachytherapy facility and Radiotherapy Bunker.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more detailed information about the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more detailed information about the role.
Person Specification
Education, qualifications & special training
Essential
- MRCP(UK) or equivalent medical qualification
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- Entry on GMC Specialist register via one of the following: a.Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) b.Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration c.European Community Rights
Desirable
- Appropriate higher degree e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent
Skills and experience
Essential
- Evidence of ability to take full responsibility for independent management of patients
Desirable
- Experience in an additional tumour site
- Evidence of role in development of clinical service
Research & clinical audit
Essential
- Able to conduct clinical audit with evidence of regular completion of audits, and demonstration of action on outcomes if appropriate
- Able to demonstrate keeps self-up to date with current research and best practice, through appropriate continuing professional development activities and own independent study and reflection.
Desirable
- Evidence of being Principal Investigator of Clinical Trials
- Evidence of teaching qualification or learning.
Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of commitment to formal and informal teaching and training of specialty registrars, core medical and foundation trainees, medical students, and allied health professionals.
Communication & interpersonal skills
Essential
- Evidence of ability to work in a team with colleagues in own and other disciplines
- Evidence of ability to organise time efficiently and effectively
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable
- Evidence of good communication skills.
- Information technology skills.
- Leadership skills.
Leadership & Management
Essential
- Evidence of management and leadership experience
Desirable
- Evidence of willingness to undertake management activities
Person Specification
Education, qualifications & special training
Essential
- MRCP(UK) or equivalent medical qualification
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- Entry on GMC Specialist register via one of the following: a.Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) b.Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration c.European Community Rights
Desirable
- Appropriate higher degree e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent
Skills and experience
Essential
- Evidence of ability to take full responsibility for independent management of patients
Desirable
- Experience in an additional tumour site
- Evidence of role in development of clinical service
Research & clinical audit
Essential
- Able to conduct clinical audit with evidence of regular completion of audits, and demonstration of action on outcomes if appropriate
- Able to demonstrate keeps self-up to date with current research and best practice, through appropriate continuing professional development activities and own independent study and reflection.
Desirable
- Evidence of being Principal Investigator of Clinical Trials
- Evidence of teaching qualification or learning.
Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of commitment to formal and informal teaching and training of specialty registrars, core medical and foundation trainees, medical students, and allied health professionals.
Communication & interpersonal skills
Essential
- Evidence of ability to work in a team with colleagues in own and other disciplines
- Evidence of ability to organise time efficiently and effectively
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable
- Evidence of good communication skills.
- Information technology skills.
- Leadership skills.
Leadership & Management
Essential
- Evidence of management and leadership experience
Desirable
- Evidence of willingness to undertake management activities
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
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).
