Job summary
We are seeking to appoint a Locum Consultant Clinical Oncologist to join our existing site-specialist multidisciplinary teams in the field of Breast Cancers.
This is a fixed-term post based at St Bartholomew's Hospital in the Barts Cancer Centre for a period of 12 months. The successful candidate will join a well-established clinical oncology team and play a key role in developing cancer services across the Trust.
The posts offer an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and welcoming consultant team, and to develop new models of care/services that support the people in north-east London and beyond.
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate professional excellence and the ability to deliver effective care. This post is advertised as a part-time 4 PA position; an alternative timetable would need to be requested prior to appointment for consideration by the Clinical Director.
Dr Karen Tipples, Clinical Director for Radiotherapy, Barts Cancer Centre - karen.tipples@nhs.net
Dr Virginia Wolstenholme, Consultant Clinical Oncologist, Barts Cancer Centre - virginia.wolstenholme@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
To contribute to the provision of a comprehensive, efficient and high-quality evidence-based Clinical Oncology service, with continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care.
Leadership, development, and organisation of the services in his/her charge in line with Trust / Divisional business plans. Full participation in the management of the Barts Cancer Centre (BCC).
Liaison and communication with the Clinical Academic Group Director and General Manager and with the Deputy Director of Operations of BCC.
To develop his/her own interests and specialities within oncology, including active participation in research programmes.
To have corporate and individual responsibility for the professional management of doctors in training.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work with Dr Virginia Wolstenholme and Dr John Conibear to help provide the breast service for patients in North East London.
The service also covers East London with referrals from Whipps Cross, Homerton and Newham Hospitals with non-surgical care of patients shared with medical oncology colleagues.
It is expected that the post holder will actively participate in recruitment to and development of research studies related to their clinical interests
To provide, with colleagues, clinical care and supervision of patients attending the Paget Oncology Chemotherapy Day Unit.
To provide, with colleagues, care for patients attending the radiotherapy department and to advise and treat patients with oncological emergencies from Barts Health NHS Trust and also Homerton NHS Foundation Trust.
The post holder will contribute to the training and education of oncology trainees and also undergraduates and non-medical personnel.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work with Dr Virginia Wolstenholme and Dr John Conibear to help provide the breast service for patients in North East London.
The service also covers East London with referrals from Whipps Cross, Homerton and Newham Hospitals with non-surgical care of patients shared with medical oncology colleagues.
It is expected that the post holder will actively participate in recruitment to and development of research studies related to their clinical interests
To provide, with colleagues, clinical care and supervision of patients attending the Paget Oncology Chemotherapy Day Unit.
To provide, with colleagues, care for patients attending the radiotherapy department and to advise and treat patients with oncological emergencies from Barts Health NHS Trust and also Homerton NHS Foundation Trust.
The post holder will contribute to the training and education of oncology trainees and also undergraduates and non-medical personnel.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS, or equivalent
- MRCP(UK) , CCST in Clinical Oncology (or within 6 months of date of interview)
Desirable
- Higher degree, e.g. MD/PhD
Knowledge
Essential
- Broad based knowledge of and understanding of Clinical Oncology, including radiotherapy, systemic therapy and the principles of Palliative care.
- Specialist knowledge in the management of breast malignancies
Training expected
Essential
- Higher Specialist Training in Clinical Oncology.
- Experience in teaching / training undergraduates and postgraduates
Management/Audit Experience
Essential
- Experience of clinical audit
Desirable
- Formal management training
Academic Achievements Research Publications
Essential
- Experience of research
- Publications in indexed journals
Desirable
Personal Skills
Essential
- Good presentational and verbal skills
- Ability to motivate and develop medical trainees
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Self-motivated
- Able to work in teams
- Ability to work under pressure
- Reliable work record
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS, or equivalent
- MRCP(UK) , CCST in Clinical Oncology (or within 6 months of date of interview)
Desirable
- Higher degree, e.g. MD/PhD
Knowledge
Essential
- Broad based knowledge of and understanding of Clinical Oncology, including radiotherapy, systemic therapy and the principles of Palliative care.
- Specialist knowledge in the management of breast malignancies
Training expected
Essential
- Higher Specialist Training in Clinical Oncology.
- Experience in teaching / training undergraduates and postgraduates
Management/Audit Experience
Essential
- Experience of clinical audit
Desirable
- Formal management training
Academic Achievements Research Publications
Essential
- Experience of research
- Publications in indexed journals
Desirable
Personal Skills
Essential
- Good presentational and verbal skills
- Ability to motivate and develop medical trainees
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Self-motivated
- Able to work in teams
- Ability to work under pressure
- Reliable work record
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).
