Job summary
We are keen to recruit a permanent Consultant Clinical Oncologists to join our dynamic team at Queen Centre of Oncology part of Hull Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
The posts are based at Queen centre of Oncology but may involve travel to peripheral sites at Grimsby (Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Trust) or Scarborough (York and Scarborough NHS Trust)It is essential that the post-holder should hold the Fellowship of Royal College of Radiologists (FRCR) or an equivalent qualification and be on the GMC specialist register or will obtain a relevant CCT/CESR (CP) within 6 months of interview.
Initially, the job plan is 10 PAs and includes 8.50 of Direct Clinical Care, 1.5 of SPA and 1 in 18 On Call (rota)This timetable is an outline only and a final timetable will be agreed with the post holder upon appointment. It does however reflect the broad outline of expected responsibilities. As the service grows and expands there will be an expectation that the post holder is able to work flexibly in line with the new consultant contract. It is expected that most consultants will have 1.5 PAs for Supporting Professional Activities (SPA) in order to support the requirements of revalidation, which include activities such as participating in appraisal, audit, CPD, M+M meetings and mandatory training. Other opportunities to support the department with Clinical Lead roles will result in extra SPA time being paid appropriately.
Main duties of the job
- To undertake clinical and managerial responsibility for the agreed Oncology specialties and patients. This includes liaison with consultant colleagues, department team of clinicians, other hospital staff and general practitioners involved in the diagnosis and management of Oncology patient.
- To attend and partake in the management of patients through the specific multi-disciplinary teams.
- To undertake research and show commitment to entering patients into clinical trials.
- To work as part of the Multidisciplinary Team in the Directorate.
- To demonstrate a firm commitment to clinical governance including participation in effective clinical audit and continuing medical education.
- Requirement to co-operate with local management in the efficient running of services
- To participate in all teaching programmes for medical staff, medical students and other hospital employees as required. It is expected that the successful candidates will have dedicated clinical/educational supervisory roles for clinical oncology trainees.
- To take part with other consultants in the Centre's on call rota.
- To comply with departmental and Trust policies and procedures.
About us
HUTH is part of one of the largest acute and community Group arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) and Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) - our Group has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites, are Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH and Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLaG.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Group and our community.
Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated. To view a full job description and person specification please see attachments on this advert
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Personal Specification for more information regarding the main responsibilities of this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Personal Specification for more information regarding the main responsibilities of this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Possession of MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
- Membership of the Royal College of Physicians or equivalent.
- Accreditation by the Royal College of Radiologists or be within six months of obtaining CCT (or equivalent) at time of interview.
- GMC registration and entry onto the GMC Specialist Register in the specialist area of interest
Desirable
- MD, PhD or any other Higher degree
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems both elective and emergency within specialty.
- Ability to take full & independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist services.
- Ability to organise and manage out patient priorities.
- Ability to manage and lead specialist unit and working parties as appropriate.
Desirable
- Experience of audit management.
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Experience of supervising mid-grade and junior staff.
- Ability to teach clinical and practical skills
Desirable
- Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates.
Research Experience
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
Desirable
- Willingness to continue clinical research
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work in a team.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Enquiring, critical approach to work.
- Caring attitude to patients.
- Ability to communicate. effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies.
- Commitment to continuing medical education.
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Possession of MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
- Membership of the Royal College of Physicians or equivalent.
- Accreditation by the Royal College of Radiologists or be within six months of obtaining CCT (or equivalent) at time of interview.
- GMC registration and entry onto the GMC Specialist Register in the specialist area of interest
Desirable
- MD, PhD or any other Higher degree
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems both elective and emergency within specialty.
- Ability to take full & independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist services.
- Ability to organise and manage out patient priorities.
- Ability to manage and lead specialist unit and working parties as appropriate.
Desirable
- Experience of audit management.
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Experience of supervising mid-grade and junior staff.
- Ability to teach clinical and practical skills
Desirable
- Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates.
Research Experience
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
Desirable
- Willingness to continue clinical research
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work in a team.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Enquiring, critical approach to work.
- Caring attitude to patients.
- Ability to communicate. effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies.
- Commitment to continuing medical education.
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels.
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).
