Job summary
Applications are invited for a Clinical Oncologist with an interest in skin and CRC & anal malignancies.
The University Hospitals of Leicester's Oncology service forms part of "SEMOC" (the South East Midlands Oncology Centre) which with Northampton General Hospital and Kettering General Hospital NHS Trust forms one of the UK's largest oncology centres. Weprovide high quality patient care as well as being a leader in clinical trials andserve the 1.6 million joint population of Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire, ensuring a viable and dynamic service able to meet future specialist commissioning requirements.
For several years we have also been one of the few nationally accredited centres for SABR for the treatment of oligometastases and support and training can be provided for the successful candidate. With the recent roll out of SABR we have been supporting other local Trusts.
We are currently working through a large scale replacement programme, at the end of which we will have four "state of the art" Truebeam linacs capable of delivering modern and innovative treatments as well as a purpose built brachytherapy suite which will enable the development of the brachytherapy service.
The appointment will be 7 - 10 PAs. Any Consultant who is unable for personal reasons, to work whole time, will be eligible to be considered for the post. .
Main duties of the job
- To be a core member of a dynamic medical team aiming to deliver first class cancer care to the East
- To specialise in the delivery of radiotherapy for Colorectal/Anal and Skin
- To specialise in the systemic treatment of Colorectal/Anal and Skin. Participate in the Colorectal/Anal and Skin MDTs working closely with surgical, Radiology Palliative Care and Oncology colleagues to provide a seamless service.
- To demonstrate active participation in clinical trials helping to drive up trial recruitment and standards of
- To provide leadership in clinical trials development and have an interest in clinical
- To take an active role in undergraduate teaching
- To carry out appropriate administration duties necessary to support the
- Supervision, education and appraisal of junior
- To liaise closely with other specialties, departments and outside agencies in contributing to meeting the objectives of the Clinical Management Team
- To take responsibility for ensuring that critical clinical incidents as defined in the Trust's "Critical Incident Policy" are reported in a timely
- To actively participate in
- To participate in yearly appraisal and the job planning
- To undertake Mandatory & Statutory training as directed by the Trust and Clinical Management Team
- To undertake a clinical managerial or leadership role at an appropriate point to meet the needs and objectives of the
About us
The South East Midlands Oncology Centre (SEMOC) is one clinically led team, made up of the expertise and services at University Hospitals of Leicester (UHL) NHS Trust, Northampton General Hospital (NGH) NHS Trust and Kettering General Hospital (KGH) NHS Foundation Trust, caring for cancer patients in Leicestershire, Northamptonshire and Rutland.
Serving a joint population of 1.6m, the partnership aims to secure our services for the future, keep oncology treatments local and ensure we provide the most innovative treatments to all our patients, no matter where they live. Our vision is to be the oncology centre of choice for patients and professionals with outcomes that rank with the best the world, at the forefront of cancer treatment and research whilst delivering excellent education for future oncology specialists. The partnership takes advantage of each department's individual strengths, including integration with the academic unit of the University of Leicester which is one of the national Experimental Cancer Medicine Centres.
The post holder will be based at UHL but may have the opportunity to have sessions at the other hospitals depending upon service requirements
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a Consultant post in Clinical Oncology based at University Hospitals Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester Royal Infirmary Campus. The overall responsibilities of the post holder are:
- To undertake clinical and managerial responsibility for the agreed oncology specialties and patients. This includes liaison with consultant colleagues, other clinicians, other hospital staff and general practitioners involved the diagnosis and management of oncology patients
- Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge in liaison with consultant colleagues and for the proper functioning of the department in line with the Operational Policy and Strategic Plan (as amended from time to time).
- To attend and partake in the management of patients through the specific MDT, maintaining national standards and participating in Peer Review
- To undertake research and show commitment to entering patients into clinical trials
- To share responsibility for the clinical standards of the Oncology Service including liaison with other members of the multidisciplinary team and the Centre
- To show responsibility for professional standards within oncology and ensure compliance with the standards required to satisfy national standards and the local quality system
- To work as part of the Multidisciplinary Team in the CMG
- To attend national, network and local meetings as appropriate including NSSGs
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a Consultant post in Clinical Oncology based at University Hospitals Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester Royal Infirmary Campus. The overall responsibilities of the post holder are:
- To undertake clinical and managerial responsibility for the agreed oncology specialties and patients. This includes liaison with consultant colleagues, other clinicians, other hospital staff and general practitioners involved the diagnosis and management of oncology patients
- Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge in liaison with consultant colleagues and for the proper functioning of the department in line with the Operational Policy and Strategic Plan (as amended from time to time).
- To attend and partake in the management of patients through the specific MDT, maintaining national standards and participating in Peer Review
- To undertake research and show commitment to entering patients into clinical trials
- To share responsibility for the clinical standards of the Oncology Service including liaison with other members of the multidisciplinary team and the Centre
- To show responsibility for professional standards within oncology and ensure compliance with the standards required to satisfy national standards and the local quality system
- To work as part of the Multidisciplinary Team in the CMG
- To attend national, network and local meetings as appropriate including NSSGs
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- GMC Registration
- Fully accredited for HST or will be eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register within six months of the interview date
Desirable
- Higher degree eg MSc, MD, PhD or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Management of Clinical Oncology pts from the relevant tumour sites
- Experience of working effectively in multidisciplinary teams
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience in skin and CRC/Anal cancer treatments and broad experience of other tumour sites
- Evidence of clinical or research commitment and a relevant specialty interest
Skills
Essential
- Experience of leading teams and supervising juniors
- Fully trained in Clinical Oncology
- Clear logical thinking and an analytical approach. Good standard of written English
Desirable
- Evidence of management admin skills/experience
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- GMC Registration
- Fully accredited for HST or will be eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register within six months of the interview date
Desirable
- Higher degree eg MSc, MD, PhD or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Management of Clinical Oncology pts from the relevant tumour sites
- Experience of working effectively in multidisciplinary teams
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience in skin and CRC/Anal cancer treatments and broad experience of other tumour sites
- Evidence of clinical or research commitment and a relevant specialty interest
Skills
Essential
- Experience of leading teams and supervising juniors
- Fully trained in Clinical Oncology
- Clear logical thinking and an analytical approach. Good standard of written English
Desirable
- Evidence of management admin skills/experience
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).
