Job summary
The Great Western Hospital is delighted to advertise a Medical Oncology Specialist Doctor within our Cancer Services.
We are a friendly department and would welcome any interested candidates to visit the Trust or to get in touch to ask any questions that you might have. The team are also open to discussing other sub-specialty interests you might like to explore in a potential job plan. To discuss the role or arrange a visit, please contact one of the leadership team, either Dr Carolyn Mackinlay, GWH Lead Cancer Clinician, c.mackinlay@nhs.net or Dr Anne Kendall GWH Clinical Lead for Oncology, anne.kendall2@nhs.net.
The post is a one-year fixed term contract, with a opportunity for the post to be substantive. It will be based at the Great Western Hospital Swindon (GWH).
Shortlisted candidates are encouraged to visit the Trust and meet senior members of staff and management teams. Details will be shared following shortlisting.
Main duties of the job
This role is a new within the department of oncology to increase the provision of support and management of patients with malignancies.; the appointed candidate will join an existing team of 10 oncology medical staff including consultants, SAS doctors and specialist trainees. On joining the department, you will become part of a well-established, friendly team and will help us continue to drive forward improvements in the service that we provide to our patients. The role will include weekly MDT meetings, clinics and contribution to the acute oncology service.
Oncology patients are managed and supported within strong multidisciplinary teams with clinical oncology support from Oxford University Hospitals. The acute oncology service (AOS) runs an in-reach service to support inpatients of which the appointed candidate will have an important role in continuing to shape the service. All tumour sites have experienced clinical nurse specialists some of whom have extended roles e.g. treatment monitoring clinics, endocrine treatment workshops etc. There are a number of patient pathway facilitators across the tumour sites who work collaboratively to improve the patient journey and experience.
About us
The Great Western Hospital, Swindon is a large, busy, modern district general hospital situated on a green field site near junction 15 of the M4 between the Marlborough Downs, the Ridgeway and the Vale of the White Horse. The population served by the Diabetes and Endocrine Department extends between Oxfordshire, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and Berkshire, a population of approximately 350,000.
Our STAR values are at the heart of everything we do. You can expect to see them in the way we act and the way we treat each other. Our values make us who we are. We will expect your values and behaviours to reflect the STAR Values of the organisation:
- Service We will put our patients first
- Teamwork We will work together
- Ambition We will aspire to provide the best service
- Respect We will act with integrity
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a senior member of the team, you will become a key part in the delivery of training and supervision to our junior medical and nursing colleagues from oncology and other hospital subspecialties as well as allied health care professionals
The oncology department is located within the main building of the Great Western Hospital. Outpatient clinics and our 2 Day Therapy areas are co-located, with flexibility around clinics including virtual templates encouraged. In 2023 the trust has seen a brand-new state of the art radiotherapy centre, run by neighbouring Oxford University Hospital Trust. This enables Swindons patients to access radiotherapy and specialist services closer to home. The cancer services within the trust operate within the Thames Valley Cancer Alliance.
The post holder will be supported by a share of onsite experienced oncology secretarial support and have access to a laptop/desk area and IT support for all systems used within the trust.
The Duties outlined below are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with the needs of the service.
Clinical Duties:
- Multidisciplinary team working is a key component of the working within the Trust and involves regular MDT discussions with colleagues and presenting and contributing to the tumour site specific MDMs.
- Providing evidence-based care for patients in a multidisciplinary setting
- Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in your charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care (with secretarial support)
- Development of sub-specialty interests (within urology and upper GI) that fit with Division needs and the strategic direction of the Trust.
- Responsibilities for carrying out teaching and for contributing to undergraduate and post-graduate and continuing medical education activity
- Provision of cover for senior medical colleagues (consultant/specialist level) during periods of leave in accordance with arrangements agreed within departmental and Trust policy
- Participation in clinical audit and in continuing medical education.
- Conducting suitable duties in cases of emergencies and unforeseen circumstances
- The post holder will not participate in an out of hours consultant rota, detailed within the job plan section
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a senior member of the team, you will become a key part in the delivery of training and supervision to our junior medical and nursing colleagues from oncology and other hospital subspecialties as well as allied health care professionals
The oncology department is located within the main building of the Great Western Hospital. Outpatient clinics and our 2 Day Therapy areas are co-located, with flexibility around clinics including virtual templates encouraged. In 2023 the trust has seen a brand-new state of the art radiotherapy centre, run by neighbouring Oxford University Hospital Trust. This enables Swindons patients to access radiotherapy and specialist services closer to home. The cancer services within the trust operate within the Thames Valley Cancer Alliance.
The post holder will be supported by a share of onsite experienced oncology secretarial support and have access to a laptop/desk area and IT support for all systems used within the trust.
The Duties outlined below are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with the needs of the service.
Clinical Duties:
- Multidisciplinary team working is a key component of the working within the Trust and involves regular MDT discussions with colleagues and presenting and contributing to the tumour site specific MDMs.
- Providing evidence-based care for patients in a multidisciplinary setting
- Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in your charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care (with secretarial support)
- Development of sub-specialty interests (within urology and upper GI) that fit with Division needs and the strategic direction of the Trust.
- Responsibilities for carrying out teaching and for contributing to undergraduate and post-graduate and continuing medical education activity
- Provision of cover for senior medical colleagues (consultant/specialist level) during periods of leave in accordance with arrangements agreed within departmental and Trust policy
- Participation in clinical audit and in continuing medical education.
- Conducting suitable duties in cases of emergencies and unforeseen circumstances
- The post holder will not participate in an out of hours consultant rota, detailed within the job plan section
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MBBS (or equivalent medical qualification
- Full GMC registration with licence to practice
- Able to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients within the oncology department
Clinical Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- A minimum of 10 years full time postgraduate training (or equivalent gained either part time or through Less Than Full Time Training) since obtaining a primary medical qualification
- A minimum of 6 years' experience in the Specialty Doctor/SAS Grade or equivalent in the Medical Oncology specialty or similar specialty
- Clinically evaluates and manages a patient, formulating a prioritised differential diagnosis, initiating an appropriate management plan, and reviewing and adjusting this depending on the outcomes of treatment.
Desirable
- Subspecialty experience in urology and upper GI malignancies
Leadership and Team Working
Essential
- Awareness of their leadership responsibilities as a clinician and demonstrates appropriate leadership behaviour
- Develops effective relationships across teams and promotes and participates in both multidisciplinary and interprofessional team working
- Critically appraises performance of self, colleagues or peers and systems to enhance performance and support development.
Research
Essential
- Keeps up to date with current research and best practice in Medical Oncology, through appropriate CPD activities and their own independent study and reflection.
- Locates and uses clinical guidelines appropriately
- Communicates and interprets research evidence in a meaningful way for patients to support shared decision-making
Desirable
- Critically appraises and understands the relevance of the literature, conducting literature searches and reviews; disseminates best practice including from quality improvement projects.
- Ability to recruit and consent patients to clinical trials
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MBBS (or equivalent medical qualification
- Full GMC registration with licence to practice
- Able to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients within the oncology department
Clinical Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- A minimum of 10 years full time postgraduate training (or equivalent gained either part time or through Less Than Full Time Training) since obtaining a primary medical qualification
- A minimum of 6 years' experience in the Specialty Doctor/SAS Grade or equivalent in the Medical Oncology specialty or similar specialty
- Clinically evaluates and manages a patient, formulating a prioritised differential diagnosis, initiating an appropriate management plan, and reviewing and adjusting this depending on the outcomes of treatment.
Desirable
- Subspecialty experience in urology and upper GI malignancies
Leadership and Team Working
Essential
- Awareness of their leadership responsibilities as a clinician and demonstrates appropriate leadership behaviour
- Develops effective relationships across teams and promotes and participates in both multidisciplinary and interprofessional team working
- Critically appraises performance of self, colleagues or peers and systems to enhance performance and support development.
Research
Essential
- Keeps up to date with current research and best practice in Medical Oncology, through appropriate CPD activities and their own independent study and reflection.
- Locates and uses clinical guidelines appropriately
- Communicates and interprets research evidence in a meaningful way for patients to support shared decision-making
Desirable
- Critically appraises and understands the relevance of the literature, conducting literature searches and reviews; disseminates best practice including from quality improvement projects.
- Ability to recruit and consent patients to clinical trials
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).
