Job summary
The Oncology team at Princess Alexandra Hospital are looking for a Trust Grade Doctor to join the Williams Day Unit.
This is an exciting opportunity for anyone who seeking experience of working in a Cancer unit. We are looking for an enthusiastic, independent doctor who can work well in a multi-disciplinary team and can deal compassionately and empathetically with our cancer patients.
Main duties of the job
This role provides ample opportunity for CV-boosting activities such as audits and service development projects. We would expect the appointed doctor to have at least one poster presented at an external meeting by the end of their time with us.
It is an ideal job for those who currently hold or are working towards their MRCP and are considering a career in Cancer. You will be well supported by the Consultants, Speciality Trust doctors and all the specialist nurses who work on Williams Day Unit.
The main aim of this role is to provide medical cover for the chemotherapy day unit and support the oncology clinics and the Acute Oncology team.
About us
This is an exciting time for PAHT. Over the next five years we are on a digital transformation journey, leading us to ourbrand new hospital. You'll be part of the team leading and supporting our organisation in a diverse and challenging role; a role which can make a significant difference to our patients, staff and the future direction of our services.
Our people demonstrate energy and commitment towards improving the care and experiences provided to our patients and the drive to be an 'outstanding' organisation.
It's never been a better time to join us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The doctors will be required to provide medical cover to the chemotherapy unit. They will be expected to cross cover to ensure that the unit has access to a clinician.
- The appointees will provide support to the oncology outpatient clinics covering Urology, Breast, lung and GI cancers.
- The doctor will also support the Acute Oncology Service (AOS) and assess patients with SACT toxicities. They will be supported by the AOS team, the unit Speciality doctor and the Consultants.
- They will be responsible for assessing any patients that attend WDU chemotherapy unit who is unwell
- They will be responsible for the appropriate documentation and communication of plan with the treating team.
- They will be responsible for dealing with acute oncology patients who the AOS team may discuss with them. This may involve bringing patients to the unit for assessment and writing prescriptions.
- They may be required to help co-ordinate referrals and investigations of patients.
- They will assist in the assessment of patients in outpatient clinics.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The doctors will be required to provide medical cover to the chemotherapy unit. They will be expected to cross cover to ensure that the unit has access to a clinician.
- The appointees will provide support to the oncology outpatient clinics covering Urology, Breast, lung and GI cancers.
- The doctor will also support the Acute Oncology Service (AOS) and assess patients with SACT toxicities. They will be supported by the AOS team, the unit Speciality doctor and the Consultants.
- They will be responsible for assessing any patients that attend WDU chemotherapy unit who is unwell
- They will be responsible for the appropriate documentation and communication of plan with the treating team.
- They will be responsible for dealing with acute oncology patients who the AOS team may discuss with them. This may involve bringing patients to the unit for assessment and writing prescriptions.
- They may be required to help co-ordinate referrals and investigations of patients.
- They will assist in the assessment of patients in outpatient clinics.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS (or equivalent), BSC / Research
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Completed FY1-2 (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Completed IMT1/ST1
- Experience in oncological specialty
- NHS experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS (or equivalent), BSC / Research
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Completed FY1-2 (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Completed IMT1/ST1
- Experience in oncological specialty
- NHS experience
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
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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).
