Job summary
Clinical Fellows in Acute Oncology and GI Oncology FY2 level or above
We have an exciting opportunity for 2 Clinical Fellows to support the clinical work in our oncology department. These roles consist of a GI clinical fellow and Acute Oncology/ Melanoma/IO (Immunotherapy) Clinical Fellow.
Applications are invited from qualified medical practitioners at FY2 level or above who can demonstrate an interest in acute oncology and GI oncology.
These posts will be commencing in August 2023. The post holder will be based at the Sussex Cancer Centre at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton and as per need to other trust sites. The post holders will provide clinical cover in accordance with their level of clinical competency.
Main duties of the job
This advert is for a full or part time FY3 and above level doctor with previous experiencing within the NHS to join the Sussex Oncology team and provide non-surgical oncological care at UHS.
This post has become available because of the expansion of the Acute Oncology. The post holder will be a member of the team providing outpatient and inpatient support, including acute oncology assessments (on wards and in EACU) and review of patients attending for chemotherapy and radiotherapy as well as part of the immunotherapy toxicity service. There will also be opportunities to work in oncology outpatient clinics. The candidate will be fully supported to complete a project during their post suitable for their CV and potentially for presentation locally and/or nationally (more details below). There is also the opportunity to lead medical student teaching. There will be supervision from the on call consultant (weekly rota) and site-specialist oncologists. All the specialty medicine departments have a strong ethos in support, training, education and service improvement. The post is Monday to Friday 9am-5pm with no on call commitments.
In Sussex we take pride in our supportive oncology department. We meet weekly on a Monday to discuss the inpatients and for mutual support, education and peer review as well as to discuss challenging cases. The post would suit a junior considering a career in oncology or looking to gain
About us
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At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of theUK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
CLINICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The appointed post holders will be working as part of a team looking after the non-surgical aspects of oncology patients at RSCH.
- Contribute to service improvement project to establish acute floor project to deliver a supportive oncology service in conjunction with acute oncology and palliative care teams
- Engage in teaching of the junior members of the team
- Maintain own professional development and adhere to GMC Good Medical Practice standards and actively engage with mandatory training and appraisal
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POST
The appointee must hold a licence to practice and be fully registered with the General Medical Council.
- Evidence of the right to take paid employment in the UK
- Occupational Health clearance including medical examination if required
- Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance
- Leave must be applied for at least 6 weeks in advance and approved by the Clinical Lead.
- You will be paid in accordance with the Terms and Conditions Medical Staff.
- The Trust expects all Medical and Dental staff to work within the guidelines of the GMC Guide to Good Medical Practice which can be viewed on the GMC website www.gmc-uk.org.
- If you are a national of a country outside the UK, European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland who graduated from a medical school outside the UK OR you are a UK national who has graduated from a medical school outside the UK, EEA or Switzerland. we would require you to submit evidence of an English language test in the form of ILETS and we also require PLAB 1 and 2 with an overall score of 7.5 out of 9.
Job description
Job responsibilities
CLINICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The appointed post holders will be working as part of a team looking after the non-surgical aspects of oncology patients at RSCH.
- Contribute to service improvement project to establish acute floor project to deliver a supportive oncology service in conjunction with acute oncology and palliative care teams
- Engage in teaching of the junior members of the team
- Maintain own professional development and adhere to GMC Good Medical Practice standards and actively engage with mandatory training and appraisal
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POST
The appointee must hold a licence to practice and be fully registered with the General Medical Council.
- Evidence of the right to take paid employment in the UK
- Occupational Health clearance including medical examination if required
- Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance
- Leave must be applied for at least 6 weeks in advance and approved by the Clinical Lead.
- You will be paid in accordance with the Terms and Conditions Medical Staff.
- The Trust expects all Medical and Dental staff to work within the guidelines of the GMC Guide to Good Medical Practice which can be viewed on the GMC website www.gmc-uk.org.
- If you are a national of a country outside the UK, European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland who graduated from a medical school outside the UK OR you are a UK national who has graduated from a medical school outside the UK, EEA or Switzerland. we would require you to submit evidence of an English language test in the form of ILETS and we also require PLAB 1 and 2 with an overall score of 7.5 out of 9.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Basic medical degree
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent
- MRCP Part 1
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 24 months post graduate medical experience in the NHS
- Experience working in the NHS
Desirable
- Experience of working within oncology services
Knowledge
Desirable
- Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
Essential
- Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
- Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential
- Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in audit
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prizes and honours
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Basic medical degree
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent
- MRCP Part 1
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 24 months post graduate medical experience in the NHS
- Experience working in the NHS
Desirable
- Experience of working within oncology services
Knowledge
Desirable
- Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
Essential
- Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
- Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential
- Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in audit
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prizes and honours
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
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).
