Job summary
This job description is for a 10PA substantive Consultant clinical or medical oncologist with an interest in urological cancers (with a special interest in Renal malignancies) and Melanoma. The post is based at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH).
This post is substantive and is designed as a new post with a view to expansion in the consultant workforce. Candidates should have a primary interest in Urological cancers and Melanoma although other secondary interests may be accommodated. The post holder will be joining a team of five clinical oncologists in the Urology team and one medical Oncologist and one clinical oncologist in the melanoma team
The AAC panel will meet on 15th December 2022
Main duties of the job
The post holder will principally be part of the Urology and Skin (or other as agreed) MDT, a with responsibility for delivering treatment at NNUH.
Due to expertise within the department allowing for flexibility and internal reorganization applicants with an interest in other tumor sites are also strongly encouraged to apply. The appointee would be expected to see approximately 250 new patients annually and to participate in a 1:14 on call rota.
The appointee will undertake new patient and follow up clinics, managing his/her own clinical workload within a team setting. The appointee would attend and actively participate in the relevant tumor site MDT meetings.
About us
Chemotherapy is provided in purpose built units in Norwich, Great Yarmouth and Cromer, whilst an exciting opportunity has enabled us to commission the use of a Mobile Chemotherapy Care Unit which will provide chemotherapy to patients closer to home. We are extremely proud of the strength of our Radiotherapy service with IMRT and IGRT as standard in many tumour sites and state-of-the-art equipment. The clinical and Medical oncologists work closely as a team to deliver multi-modality holistic care to the patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the detailed job description attached, which includes main responsibilities for this post of Oncology Consultant
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the detailed job description attached, which includes main responsibilities for this post of Oncology Consultant
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Full GMC Registration Entry on the GMC Specialist Register Via; oCCT (Proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) oCESR or oEuropean Community Rights oAn appropriate higher qualification.
Aptitudes
Essential
- Good communicator.
- Capable of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Enthusiasm for service development and teaching.
Desirable
- Previous responsibility for service improvement. Management skills
Experience
Essential
- Applicants who are Nationals from another European country or elsewhere overseas would have to show equivalence to the 5 years training period in the National Health Service required for the specialty. Training and expertise in children's safeguarding
Desirable
- Experience in research or published papers in area of special interest
Interests
Essential
- Commitment to develop an appropriate special interest
Circumstances
Essential
- Flexible outlook on working hours.
- Must live within a 15-mile radius of the base Trust or 30 minutes travelling time.
- Full Driving License
Communications and Language Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, colleagues in pathology and support staff
- Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
Desirable
- Good presentation skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Full GMC Registration Entry on the GMC Specialist Register Via; oCCT (Proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) oCESR or oEuropean Community Rights oAn appropriate higher qualification.
Aptitudes
Essential
- Good communicator.
- Capable of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Enthusiasm for service development and teaching.
Desirable
- Previous responsibility for service improvement. Management skills
Experience
Essential
- Applicants who are Nationals from another European country or elsewhere overseas would have to show equivalence to the 5 years training period in the National Health Service required for the specialty. Training and expertise in children's safeguarding
Desirable
- Experience in research or published papers in area of special interest
Interests
Essential
- Commitment to develop an appropriate special interest
Circumstances
Essential
- Flexible outlook on working hours.
- Must live within a 15-mile radius of the base Trust or 30 minutes travelling time.
- Full Driving License
Communications and Language Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, colleagues in pathology and support staff
- Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
Desirable
- Good presentation 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
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).
