Job summary
RESTRICTED TO EMPLOYEES OF HULL UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITALS AND NORTHERN LINCOLNSHIRE AND GOOLE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Interviews will be held in the afternoon of Friday, 18 November 2022
HUTH and NLaG have a strong track record of working together to ensure the stability and sustainability of clinical services, with the recent development of the region-wide Integrated Care System Humber Acute Services (HAS) programme, and now extending to the leadership of cancer services.
A newly established post, and an opportunity to harmonise the strategic Clinical Leadership for Cancer Services across HUTH and NLAG as part of a Triumvirate as the Lead Cancer Clinician - Associate Medical Director (with Lead Cancer Nurse and Lead Cancer Manager).
The integrated HUTH and NLAG Cancer Leadership team priorities and service aims are derived from the NHS Long Term Plan (LTP), which was published in January 2019, and set out stretching ambitions and commitments to improve cancer outcomes and services in England through to 2029.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a suitably qualified and experienced individual with the ability to think strategically, who is able to lead and deliver positive change in a triumvirate model and working with Cancer MDT leads across both trusts with a strong focus on service improvement.
Applications will be welcomed from individuals from any clinical specialty that can demonstrate the appropriate qualifications, experience and leadership requirements.
The post is being offered on a 3 year tenure and will be supported by two Clinical Lead posts in each Trust at 1 PA each.
About us
HUTH has two main sites: Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital with an annual budget of approximately £500 million. The Trust employs around 11,000 staff and serves an extended population of 1.25 million, delivering a number of outpatient services from locations across the area.
The Trust's secondary care service portfolio is comprehensive, covering the major medical and surgical specialties, routine and specialist diagnostic services and other clinical support services. These services are provided primarily to a catchment population of approximately 600,000 in the Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire area.
HUTH provides specialist and tertiary services to a population of 1.25 million extending from Scarborough in North Yorkshire to Grimsby and Scunthorpe in North East and North Lincolnshire respectively.
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust strongly encourages new starters to have the Covid-19 vaccine. However, it is not a mandatory requirement to work for us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Professional Registration
Essential
- Full Registration with the GMC
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MRCP(UK) or equivalent qualification
- CCT
- Leadership qualification, or Educational qualification, or Evidence of a previous leadership role
Desirable
- Postgraduate degree MD PhD
Clinical Experience
Essential
- At least 5 years post CCT experience.
Management and Administration Experience
Essential
- Proven track record of leading medical teams.
- Experience of team working, cultural transformation
- Experience of organising, prioritising and managing and high intensity workload.
- Experience in service development and delivery.
- Understanding of NHS issues nationally and locally.
Desirable
- Cancer leadership experience
Teaching, Audit and Research
Essential
- Commitment to formal and informal teaching of medical staff, AHPs and medical students Evidence of supporting or developing research opportunities
- Ability to extrapolate clinical research evidence to care for individual patients
- Ability to work flexibly in a changing health service Excellent manner with patients, being sensitive to their needs and fears
Desirable
- Ability to communicate effectively with external agencies and other disciplines
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, Nurses and other health professionals and flex style as appropriate
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional and national levels
- Strong, effective leadership skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to negotiate and persuade Understanding of conflict resolution
Person Specification
Professional Registration
Essential
- Full Registration with the GMC
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MRCP(UK) or equivalent qualification
- CCT
- Leadership qualification, or Educational qualification, or Evidence of a previous leadership role
Desirable
- Postgraduate degree MD PhD
Clinical Experience
Essential
- At least 5 years post CCT experience.
Management and Administration Experience
Essential
- Proven track record of leading medical teams.
- Experience of team working, cultural transformation
- Experience of organising, prioritising and managing and high intensity workload.
- Experience in service development and delivery.
- Understanding of NHS issues nationally and locally.
Desirable
- Cancer leadership experience
Teaching, Audit and Research
Essential
- Commitment to formal and informal teaching of medical staff, AHPs and medical students Evidence of supporting or developing research opportunities
- Ability to extrapolate clinical research evidence to care for individual patients
- Ability to work flexibly in a changing health service Excellent manner with patients, being sensitive to their needs and fears
Desirable
- Ability to communicate effectively with external agencies and other disciplines
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, Nurses and other health professionals and flex style as appropriate
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional and national levels
- Strong, effective leadership skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to negotiate and persuade Understanding of conflict resolution
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).
