Job summary
University Hospitals of Derby & Burton are seeking to recruit a Specialist Grade Oncologist, who together with the team of Consultant Oncologists will provide a comprehensive service for the people of Southern Derbyshire and East Staffordshire.
The posts are based at the Royal Derby Hospital with work at Queens Hospital Burton which provide Cancer Services for the population of Southern Derbyshire and South East Staffordshire.
The Cancer Business Unit is proud to offer high quality clinical care within flexible and sustainable job plan structures. We positively encourage part time working and are happy to recruit less than full time candidates to complement our existing medical team. We are happy to discuss other options if these are of interest.
Main duties of the job
The appointee will be responsible for:
- Provision of a comprehensive service in Oncology with consultantcolleagues, including new patient and follow-up clinics at Derby andBurton. The Department also undertakes a variety of joint clinics with other specialties.
- Provision of emergency cover and reciprocal cover for your consultant colleagues during reasonable periods of leave, on a shared basis. This will include care of patients and supervision of junior doctors.
- The care of patients in their charge and for the proper functioning of the Department
- Undertaking teaching/training duties as required and activelyparticipating in the postgraduate and undergraduate teaching programmes
- Participating in clinical and medical audit and actively contributing in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance
- Actively participating in continuing medical education (CME)
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
- Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
- On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts:
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
- We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
- An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
- We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
- We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
- UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the detailed job description and personal specification document that is attached to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the detailed job description and personal specification document that is attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Audit/Research Experience
Essential
- Evidence of commitment to clinical audit
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Experience of and commitment to teaching undergraduates and postgraduates.
- Experience of supervising F1, F2, ST trainees.
Desirable
- Specific teaching qualification
- Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to under-graduates
- Attended a recognised teaching training course
Qualifications
Essential
- Eligibility to reside and work in the UK.
- Full GMC Registration with a License to Practice.
Desirable
- Additional higher medical / scientific degree
- Membership examination with the relevant UK Royal College
Clinical Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 10 years full time postgraduate training
- Experience at Specialty Registrar and/or Specialty Doctor grade in the Oncology specialty
Desirable
- Experience at Specialist Doctor Level
Management
Essential
- Commitment to Continuing Professional Development and the requirements of clinical governance
Desirable
- Attended a management training course
Communication
Essential
- Experience of formal presentations
- Evidence of ability to work as part of an MDT, sharing administration duties
Desirable
- Advanced Communication Training
Person Specification
Audit/Research Experience
Essential
- Evidence of commitment to clinical audit
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Experience of and commitment to teaching undergraduates and postgraduates.
- Experience of supervising F1, F2, ST trainees.
Desirable
- Specific teaching qualification
- Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to under-graduates
- Attended a recognised teaching training course
Qualifications
Essential
- Eligibility to reside and work in the UK.
- Full GMC Registration with a License to Practice.
Desirable
- Additional higher medical / scientific degree
- Membership examination with the relevant UK Royal College
Clinical Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 10 years full time postgraduate training
- Experience at Specialty Registrar and/or Specialty Doctor grade in the Oncology specialty
Desirable
- Experience at Specialist Doctor Level
Management
Essential
- Commitment to Continuing Professional Development and the requirements of clinical governance
Desirable
- Attended a management training course
Communication
Essential
- Experience of formal presentations
- Evidence of ability to work as part of an MDT, sharing administration duties
Desirable
- Advanced Communication Training
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).
