Job summary
We are keen to appoint a dynamic Consultant Medical Oncologist to join our team of Consultant Oncologists working whole-time or part-time in Oxford and the regional units .
This 10 PA post is based at at the Churchill and Horton hospitals, which are part of Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder's duties will be primarily at Churchill Hospital, Oxford, and the Horton Hospital, Banbury but it is a condition of the appointment that the post holder will be willing to work in any of the Trust's locations or outreach district general hospital clinics. The post specialises in Urological malignancies. Each 4-hour clinic has 2 new and 7 follow up patients; for a 42 week year, this post holder is likely to see 240 - 300 new patients.
The oncology department in Oxford moved into a £110M comprehensive diagnostic and treatment cancer centre in 2009. Chemotherapy is prescribed using a pan cancer network e-prescribing system (Aria). The department works closely with the University Department of Oncology providing excellent opportunities for collaborative cancer research.
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. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
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If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post specialises in Urological malignancies, and will work with existing Medical and Clinical Oncology colleagues, clinical nurse specialists, nurse and pharmacist prescribers, as well as other members of the multidisciplinary teams across these tumour sites. The post-holder will also participate in a rota for Consultant of the week, AOS for the oncology ward and triage at the Churchill Hospital. We are keen that the post holder undertakes and supports the development of our telemedicine clinics, and there will be the opportunity to contribute to service improvement projects in this field.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post specialises in Urological malignancies, and will work with existing Medical and Clinical Oncology colleagues, clinical nurse specialists, nurse and pharmacist prescribers, as well as other members of the multidisciplinary teams across these tumour sites. The post-holder will also participate in a rota for Consultant of the week, AOS for the oncology ward and triage at the Churchill Hospital. We are keen that the post holder undertakes and supports the development of our telemedicine clinics, and there will be the opportunity to contribute to service improvement projects in this field.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- MB ChB or equivalent. MRCP (UK) or equivalent.
Desirable
- Higher Medical / Research degree
- CCT or CESR in Medical Oncology; OR within six months of achieving CCT at the time of interview.
Experience
Essential
- General training in Medical Oncology to specialist level or equivalent
- General training in all aspects of medical oncology and tumour sites
- Evidence of ability to make decisions at consultant level
Desirable
- Research / Clinical trial experience / Publications
- Urology experience
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent leadership, organisational, communication, professional and personal skills sufficient to undertake effectively the role of consultant in Medical Oncology in a large teaching hospital.
- Good personal and interpersonal skills
- Good spoken and written English. Communication skills should be highly developed.
- Experience of teaching undergraduates and trainees
- Evidence of effective participation in clinical audit and risk management.
- ICH GCP training within last 12 months. Evidence of active involvement in clinical research trials.
Desirable
- Management training and experience
- Knowledge of the organisation of the NHS and the Government's agenda for Its modernisation.
- Computing skills: ability to use word processor, spreadsheet programme and web browser.
- Publication of research.
GMC Registration
Essential
Other
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- MB ChB or equivalent. MRCP (UK) or equivalent.
Desirable
- Higher Medical / Research degree
- CCT or CESR in Medical Oncology; OR within six months of achieving CCT at the time of interview.
Experience
Essential
- General training in Medical Oncology to specialist level or equivalent
- General training in all aspects of medical oncology and tumour sites
- Evidence of ability to make decisions at consultant level
Desirable
- Research / Clinical trial experience / Publications
- Urology experience
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent leadership, organisational, communication, professional and personal skills sufficient to undertake effectively the role of consultant in Medical Oncology in a large teaching hospital.
- Good personal and interpersonal skills
- Good spoken and written English. Communication skills should be highly developed.
- Experience of teaching undergraduates and trainees
- Evidence of effective participation in clinical audit and risk management.
- ICH GCP training within last 12 months. Evidence of active involvement in clinical research trials.
Desirable
- Management training and experience
- Knowledge of the organisation of the NHS and the Government's agenda for Its modernisation.
- Computing skills: ability to use word processor, spreadsheet programme and web browser.
- Publication of research.
GMC Registration
Essential
Other
Desirable
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).
