Job summary
ONCOLOGY AND HAEMATOLOGY DIRECTORATE
The Directorate comprises of 4 departments: Clinical Haematology (including Thrombosis and Haemophilia), Oncology (incorporating Clinical and Medical Oncology), Palliative Care and Medical Physics.
The Lead Clinicians are:
Haematology: Ms Sandy Hayes
Oncology: Dr Miranda Payne
Palliative Care: Dr Victoria Bradley
Medical Physics: James Harris
The Oncology Department saw around 6,000 new referrals during 2018-19 in Oxford and the Horton, and provides patients with comprehensive care to include full assessment and treatment with both radiotherapy (3400 new patients, 52,000 fractions, 874 courses of inverse planned IMRT, 50 courses of SABR) and chemotherapy (11,000 day unit attendances in OUH and Horton). In addition, a significant outpatient and chemotherapy workload is undertaken by our consultants visiting surrounding DGHs.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity to join our multi-disciplinary Head & Neck and Breast Oncology Teams in Oxford.
The Blenheim Head and Neck Centre brings together specialist surgeons from ENT, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Skull Base and Plastics backgrounds with the full range of supportive AHP teams. The team is a regional referral centre for major Head and Neck surgery including robotic techniques, running their own ward and outpatient area. Several members of the team have a national profile, keeping Oxford at the cutting edge of advances in research and practice.
The Oxford Breast Unit includes Clinical and Medical Oncologists, Consultant Breast Radiographer posts and support from our Breast Clinical Nurse Specialists, Non-Medical Prescribers and radiographers. The MDT is skilled and varied and there is a vibrant clinical research portfolio, along with interaction with the Early Phase Clinical Trials unit. There is flexibility within our Breast Service for candidates to specialise primarily in radiotherapy if they prefer, and the final configuration of the post will depend on the interests of the candidate
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. Find out more here www.ouh.nhs.uk
The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
COVID-19: The COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at Oxfordshire County Council Website where you can also find out more about how to access vaccination.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holders duties will be primarily at Churchill Hospital, in Oxford and at the Horton Hospital in Banbury, but it is a condition of the appointment that the post holder will be willing to work in any of the Trusts locations or outreach district general hospital clinics, including the Great Western Hospital Swindon, Stoke Mandeville, Aylesbury and Milton Keynes. Each 4-hour clinic has 2 new and 7 follow up patients; for a 42-week year, this post holder is likely to see 250 - 300 new patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holders duties will be primarily at Churchill Hospital, in Oxford and at the Horton Hospital in Banbury, but it is a condition of the appointment that the post holder will be willing to work in any of the Trusts locations or outreach district general hospital clinics, including the Great Western Hospital Swindon, Stoke Mandeville, Aylesbury and Milton Keynes. Each 4-hour clinic has 2 new and 7 follow up patients; for a 42-week year, this post holder is likely to see 250 - 300 new patients.
Person Specification
GMC Registration
Essential
- Full GMC registration and License to practice
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- oMB ChB or equivalent. MRCP, FRCR (Clinical Oncology) or equivalent.
- oCCT in Clinical Oncology; OR Registration on GMC Specialist Register in Clinical Oncology ; OR within six months of achieving CCT at the time of interview.
- oIMRT training course.
- oEducational Supervisor training (if not completed pre interview a formal commitment to completion before commencement of post will be required)
Desirable
- oHigher medical degree
- oFurther qualification in teaching or education role
Experience
Essential
- oGeneral training in Clinical Oncology to specialist level or equivalent
- oIMRT treatment planning.
- oIGRT (4DCT planning and CBCT image verification)
- oExperience in managing chemotherapy for breast cancers
- oAbility to make decisions at consultant level
Desirable
- oAdditional experience in breast cancer and experience in thyroid oncology plus management of benign thyroid conditions with interest in research with publications.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- oExcellent leadership, organisational, communication, professional and personal skills sufficient to undertake effectively the role of consultant in Clinical Oncology in a large teaching hospital.
- oGood personal and interpersonal skills
- oGood spoken and written English. Communication skills should be highly developed.
- oExperience of teaching undergraduates and trainees
- oEvidence of effective participation in clinical audit and risk management.
- oICH GCP training within last 12 months.
- oEvidence of active involvement in clinical research trials.
Desirable
- oManagement training and experience
- oKnowledge of the organisation of the NHS and the Government's agenda for Its modernisation. Familiarity with the national Cancer Strategy.
- oComputing skills: ability to use word processor, spreadsheet programme and web browser.
- oPublication of research.
Other requirements
Essential
Person Specification
GMC Registration
Essential
- Full GMC registration and License to practice
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- oMB ChB or equivalent. MRCP, FRCR (Clinical Oncology) or equivalent.
- oCCT in Clinical Oncology; OR Registration on GMC Specialist Register in Clinical Oncology ; OR within six months of achieving CCT at the time of interview.
- oIMRT training course.
- oEducational Supervisor training (if not completed pre interview a formal commitment to completion before commencement of post will be required)
Desirable
- oHigher medical degree
- oFurther qualification in teaching or education role
Experience
Essential
- oGeneral training in Clinical Oncology to specialist level or equivalent
- oIMRT treatment planning.
- oIGRT (4DCT planning and CBCT image verification)
- oExperience in managing chemotherapy for breast cancers
- oAbility to make decisions at consultant level
Desirable
- oAdditional experience in breast cancer and experience in thyroid oncology plus management of benign thyroid conditions with interest in research with publications.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- oExcellent leadership, organisational, communication, professional and personal skills sufficient to undertake effectively the role of consultant in Clinical Oncology in a large teaching hospital.
- oGood personal and interpersonal skills
- oGood spoken and written English. Communication skills should be highly developed.
- oExperience of teaching undergraduates and trainees
- oEvidence of effective participation in clinical audit and risk management.
- oICH GCP training within last 12 months.
- oEvidence of active involvement in clinical research trials.
Desirable
- oManagement training and experience
- oKnowledge of the organisation of the NHS and the Government's agenda for Its modernisation. Familiarity with the national Cancer Strategy.
- oComputing skills: ability to use word processor, spreadsheet programme and web browser.
- oPublication of research.
Other requirements
Essential
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).
