Job summary
We are seeking to appoint a 10 session Locum Consultant Clinical Oncologist with Specialist interests in Uro Onc cancer with a commitment to high quality patient care, innovative service models and excellence in education/training.
Whilst this post is fixed term, it is hoped that the role can be made into a permanent position subject to current departmental business planning.
The post holders will be employed by UCLH but will spend time at both UCLH and Princess Alexandra Hospital (8:2 PA split).
CV required with application.
Main duties of the job
The new consultant will be joining a friendly and forward thinking consultant team of clinical and medical oncologists who are committed to delivering highest standards of cancer care alongside a large team of other clinical and non-clinical professionals.
About us
UCLH is a specialist centre for the treatment of urological cancers. The surgical practice is based at University College at Westmoreland Street Hospital and is the regional and tertiary referral Urological Surgery Centre.
Medical oncology care is based at the Macmillan Cancer Centre where we offer an extensive program for treating prostate, bladder and penile cancers. There is active engagement with neighbouring trusts for management of more complex patients and referral for trials.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Person Specification
Qualifications / Certification
Essential
- Medical degree and completed General Professional Training, or equivalent
- Higher academic degree e.g. MD or PhD (or in final stages of preparation), or evidence of an equivalent level of attainment in research publications
- Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (or equivalent)
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register or be within 6 months of obtaining a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or equivalent, in an appropriate specialty at time of interview - exact start date will be discussed with the candidate at interview
- Non-UK trained doctors must provide evidence at interview that they are eligible for full GMC registration and entry on the Specialist Register in Clinical Oncology
Experience
Essential
- Experience of and commitment to multidisciplinary working
- Wide experience in managing treatment and follow-up of patients with cancer
- Experience in clinical trials including early phase
- Experience of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
Desirable
- Clinical audit experience
Skills
Essential
- Proven ability and commitment to carry out original research, leading to publications in peer-reviewed journals
- Proven ability in clinical research
- Ability and commitment to teach in a clinical setting
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload, to delegate responsibility as appropriate and to supervise staff
- Ability to work effectively within a team environment & on own initiative
- The ability to promote teamwork and motivate colleagues
- Leadership skills and the ability to take forward service developments
- Excellent communication skills/verbal and written. Good command of written and spoken English
- GCP certification for clinical trial work
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the Clinical Governance framework of the NHS (including Research governance) and understanding of current changes in the organisation and management structures of the NHS. Ability to act within these parameters
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of the principles of resource and budgetary Management
General
Essential
- The highest ethical and professional standards in research, education and clinical practice
Desirable
- Member of Medical Defence organisation
Person Specification
Qualifications / Certification
Essential
- Medical degree and completed General Professional Training, or equivalent
- Higher academic degree e.g. MD or PhD (or in final stages of preparation), or evidence of an equivalent level of attainment in research publications
- Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (or equivalent)
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register or be within 6 months of obtaining a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or equivalent, in an appropriate specialty at time of interview - exact start date will be discussed with the candidate at interview
- Non-UK trained doctors must provide evidence at interview that they are eligible for full GMC registration and entry on the Specialist Register in Clinical Oncology
Experience
Essential
- Experience of and commitment to multidisciplinary working
- Wide experience in managing treatment and follow-up of patients with cancer
- Experience in clinical trials including early phase
- Experience of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
Desirable
- Clinical audit experience
Skills
Essential
- Proven ability and commitment to carry out original research, leading to publications in peer-reviewed journals
- Proven ability in clinical research
- Ability and commitment to teach in a clinical setting
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload, to delegate responsibility as appropriate and to supervise staff
- Ability to work effectively within a team environment & on own initiative
- The ability to promote teamwork and motivate colleagues
- Leadership skills and the ability to take forward service developments
- Excellent communication skills/verbal and written. Good command of written and spoken English
- GCP certification for clinical trial work
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the Clinical Governance framework of the NHS (including Research governance) and understanding of current changes in the organisation and management structures of the NHS. Ability to act within these parameters
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of the principles of resource and budgetary Management
General
Essential
- The highest ethical and professional standards in research, education and clinical practice
Desirable
- Member of Medical Defence organisation
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).
