Job summary
GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
CLINICAL FELLOW (ST1/2 level) POST in ONCOLOGY
This post is a new appointment based in the oncology department in Cheltenham General Hospital from Wednesday 3 August 2022 until Tuesday 1 August 2023.
For an informal discussion please contact Dr Nick Reed, nickreed@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
We are looking to appoint a suitably experienced Clinical Fellow to work in the Oncology Department at Cheltenham General Hospital.
The successful candidate will join a committed and supportive team looking after oncology patients. Involving mainly outpatient work, the post will involve reviewing patients during and after treatment, with appropriate training given to undertake chemotherapy assessment and prescribing.
The post will also involve ward work, covering the oncology and haematology inpatient unit, comprising 2 dedicated oncology and haematology wards (40 beds) and the Acute Haematology and Oncology Unit. There could be an opportunity to be further involved in the management of inpatients and acute referrals if desired.
About us
We are a large organisation providing acute services from Gloucestershire Royal Hospital in Gloucester and Cheltenham General Hospital to a population of 652,475* in Gloucestershire as well as caring for patients from surrounding counties and beyond.
Our workforce is almost 8,000 strong and our caring and dedicated staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred, high quality emergency, elective and specialist care across a range of clinical areas.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision of providing Best Care for Everyone and our success depends on the commitment and dedication of our staff, many of whom are world leaders in healthcare, teaching and research. You could make a real difference to our patients' lives by joining our team.
*Figures based CCG data on the number of people registered at a GP surgery in Gloucestershire
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is ideally suited to a candidate considering a career in Oncology, post Foundation training:
- Experience will be gained in the management of common malignancies, including chemotherapy assessment. There will also be opportunities to be gain experience in radiotherapy.
- Depending on the interests of the successful applicant, support will be given to pursue an interest in Medical Education or a Quality Improvement Project. The department has a good record of such projects being successful with presentations or posters nationally.
- The post holder will join a highly supportive team, including 8 Speciality Doctors and 6 SpRs. SpR training has been rated Excellent in Cheltenham for many years. This post is not a training post, but clinical experience and supervision will be similar to junior SpRs.
- There is an active clinical research programme, with opportunities to be involved with trial recruitment.
Integral to the responsibilities of the post are the following requirements:-
- To support the provision of a first class clinical service
- To undertake all work in accordance with the Trusts procedures and operating policies
- To conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trusts and Divisions services plans
LOCATION
The principal place of work for this post is Cheltenham General Hospital (CGH). Other work locations, including off site working, may be agreed in the post-holders Job Plan where appropriate, e.g. for supporting professional activities and some direct clinical care such as audit. The post-holder will generally be expected to undertake their Programmed Activities at the principal place of work or other locations agreed in the Job Plan. You may be required to work at any site within the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is ideally suited to a candidate considering a career in Oncology, post Foundation training:
- Experience will be gained in the management of common malignancies, including chemotherapy assessment. There will also be opportunities to be gain experience in radiotherapy.
- Depending on the interests of the successful applicant, support will be given to pursue an interest in Medical Education or a Quality Improvement Project. The department has a good record of such projects being successful with presentations or posters nationally.
- The post holder will join a highly supportive team, including 8 Speciality Doctors and 6 SpRs. SpR training has been rated Excellent in Cheltenham for many years. This post is not a training post, but clinical experience and supervision will be similar to junior SpRs.
- There is an active clinical research programme, with opportunities to be involved with trial recruitment.
Integral to the responsibilities of the post are the following requirements:-
- To support the provision of a first class clinical service
- To undertake all work in accordance with the Trusts procedures and operating policies
- To conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trusts and Divisions services plans
LOCATION
The principal place of work for this post is Cheltenham General Hospital (CGH). Other work locations, including off site working, may be agreed in the post-holders Job Plan where appropriate, e.g. for supporting professional activities and some direct clinical care such as audit. The post-holder will generally be expected to undertake their Programmed Activities at the principal place of work or other locations agreed in the Job Plan. You may be required to work at any site within the Trust.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Completion of F1/F2.
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice including: ogood clinical care omaintaining good medical practice o good relationships and communication with patients o good working relationships with colleagues o good teaching and training o professional behaviour and probity o delivery of good acute clinical care
Desirable
- MRCP
- Previous experience of working in Oncology
- Postgraduate teaching experience
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Out of hours experience relevant to the job.
- Relevant specialty clinical knowledge: capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job.
- Clinical judgement: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need.
- Practical skills: shows aptitude for practical skills, required in the job.
- Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job.
- Learning and personal development: demonstrates interest in the specialty required for the job
- Demonstrates a commitment to maintaining professional skills and knowledge relevant to the job
Desirable
- ALS instructors certificate
- Specialty knowledge exam
- Extra curricular activities / achievements relevant to the job
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Completion of F1/F2.
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice including: ogood clinical care omaintaining good medical practice o good relationships and communication with patients o good working relationships with colleagues o good teaching and training o professional behaviour and probity o delivery of good acute clinical care
Desirable
- MRCP
- Previous experience of working in Oncology
- Postgraduate teaching experience
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Out of hours experience relevant to the job.
- Relevant specialty clinical knowledge: capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job.
- Clinical judgement: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need.
- Practical skills: shows aptitude for practical skills, required in the job.
- Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job.
- Learning and personal development: demonstrates interest in the specialty required for the job
- Demonstrates a commitment to maintaining professional skills and knowledge relevant to the job
Desirable
- ALS instructors certificate
- Specialty knowledge exam
- Extra curricular activities / achievements relevant to the job
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).
