Job summary
We are seeking to appoint a permanent 10 session Consultant Clinical Oncologist.This post will support the Haematology service and Thyroid service with relevant clinical research activities, audit and teaching. This includes responsibility for the radiotherapy delivery (including Proton Beam therapy) for patients with haematological malignancies / disorders, and delivery of radiotherapy, radionuclide therapy and systemic therapies for patients with thyroid cancer. In addition, we would be looking for the postholder to lead and continue to develop the research and academic profile for the teams. The appointee will attend relevant MDTs and outpatient clinics and also participate in the attending ward rota as well as on call rotas.
We are looking to recruit an experienced and passionate Clinical Oncologist who will work with a committed multi-disciplinary team consisting of Medical and Clinical Oncologists as well as Clinical Nurse Specialists, Registrars as well as our dedicated admin team.This is a unique opportunity to join a world class service delivering excellent care and committed to research.
CV required with application
Main duties of the job
This post is responsible for the radiotherapy delivery (including Proton Beam therapy) for patients with haematological malignancies / disorders, and delivery of radiotherapy, radionuclide therapy and systemic therapies for patients with thyroid cancer. The appointee will attend relevant MDTs and outpatient clinics. They will participate in the clinical oncology attending ward rota as well as on call rotas.
This post includes the MSCC lead role and attendance at the weekly spinal MDT.
As well as service delivery, a key element of this role will be leading and contributing to the research and academic development of the department. Finally, this post will support the haematology service and relevant clinical research activities, audit and teaching. This work incudes supervising training and non-training positions within the department as required.
It is also recognized that this complex service is constantly evolving and that development and change within this role is expected. Flexibility will be retained in order to respond to individual experience, skills or interests of the appointee.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research. We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing) o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery o Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital o Eastman Dental Hospital o Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine o University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre o The Hospital for Tropical Diseases o University College Hospitals at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Profesional Qualifications
Essential
- MB,BS or equivalent Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice and revalidated as appropriate.
- On GMC Specialist Register for Oncology or within six months of attaining CCT.
- MRCP or equivalent NB: Non UK trained doctors must be on the GMC register and Specialist Register in Clinical Oncology by date of interview. FRCR or equivalent
- Higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive clinical experience in clinical oncology
- Experience in sarcoma
- Experience of and ability to work in multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Evidence of ability to take clinical responsibility above SpR grade
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Management of all aspects of care of patients undergoing palliative chemotherapy
Desirable
- Undertaken advanced communications skills course
Audit Management & IT
Essential
- Evidence of management/leadership roles
- Understand the requirements of governance and clinical audit
- Experience in organising clinical audit
- Evidence of participation in quality improvement project within oncology
- Evidence of management training
- Evidence of ability to take responsibility
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload and manage time effectively and efficiently
Research
Essential
- Evidence of research activity
- Evidence of GCP training
Desirable
- Research in relevant clinical field
- Evidence of first authored publications./peer reviewed publications
Teaching skill & experience
Essential
- Teaching skill & experienceEvidence of experience of teaching medical students and junior medical staff
Desirable
- Undertaken training as an educational supervisor
- Teaching qualification
Person Specification
Profesional Qualifications
Essential
- MB,BS or equivalent Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice and revalidated as appropriate.
- On GMC Specialist Register for Oncology or within six months of attaining CCT.
- MRCP or equivalent NB: Non UK trained doctors must be on the GMC register and Specialist Register in Clinical Oncology by date of interview. FRCR or equivalent
- Higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive clinical experience in clinical oncology
- Experience in sarcoma
- Experience of and ability to work in multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Evidence of ability to take clinical responsibility above SpR grade
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Management of all aspects of care of patients undergoing palliative chemotherapy
Desirable
- Undertaken advanced communications skills course
Audit Management & IT
Essential
- Evidence of management/leadership roles
- Understand the requirements of governance and clinical audit
- Experience in organising clinical audit
- Evidence of participation in quality improvement project within oncology
- Evidence of management training
- Evidence of ability to take responsibility
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload and manage time effectively and efficiently
Research
Essential
- Evidence of research activity
- Evidence of GCP training
Desirable
- Research in relevant clinical field
- Evidence of first authored publications./peer reviewed publications
Teaching skill & experience
Essential
- Teaching skill & experienceEvidence of experience of teaching medical students and junior medical staff
Desirable
- Undertaken training as an educational supervisor
- Teaching qualification
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University College London Hospital
250 Euston Road
London
NW1 2PG
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
