Consultant Medical Oncologist

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

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Job summary

Consultant Medical Oncologist (Colorectal and Gynaecological Tumours))

Following some significant investment in our services, we are expanding our teams including with two additional Medical Oncologists and one new additional Medical Oncologist, to meet the increased demand. This Medical Oncology post will be based at Leicester Royal Infirmary potentially with clinics and MDTs at Glenfield Hospital and Leicester General Hospital, but provides advice across the whole Trust and for the community.

UHL is a very large acute teaching Trust in the East Midlands with over 17,000 staff and all major specialist services. We also carry out tertiary and quaternary services.

Main duties of the job

The Oncology Department offers a comprehensive service to these groups of patients including chemotherapy, targeted agents, complex IMRT and stereotactic treatments. The treatment of all cancers is becoming increasingly complex with an increase in the options of radiotherapy and systemic therapies available. UHL has a comprehensive trials unit and delivers all the up to date cutting edge treatments.

About us

UHL has strategic objectives which include building a world class reputation in research, education and training relevant to the diverse population in Leicester, delivering an excellent patient experience and ensuring UHL is fit for purpose.

UHL's purpose is to deliver "Caring at its best" for all the people who visit Leicester's hospitals, either as patients, the public or as staff. As one of the largest and busiest teaching hospitals, our vision is to move from where we are now to where we want to be and our Quality Strategy is entitled "Becoming the Best".

In conjunction with Northampton & Kettering General Hospitals we form SEMOC: the South East Midlands Oncology Centre. UHL is the Host Trust for the East Midlands Radiotherapy Network and the department has well-developed links with the University of Leicester - which has just been ranked joint second for medical research in the UK - and a very well-reputed and active research portfolio.

Date posted

15 February 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£88,364 to £119,133 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

358-5010552-CON

Job locations

Leicester Royal Infirmary

Infirmary Square

Leicester

LE1 5WW

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are delighted to invite a Medical Oncology doctor to support the tumour site teams looking after our Colorectal and Gynaecology patients to join our friendly and motivated team.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are delighted to invite a Medical Oncology doctor to support the tumour site teams looking after our Colorectal and Gynaecology patients to join our friendly and motivated team.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

MBBS or equivalent
GMC Registration with a licence to practice

Desirable

Higher degree eg MSc, MD, PhD or equivalent

Experience

Essential

Management of Medical Oncology pts from the relevant tumour sites
Experience of working at Specialty or Specialist Doctor or Registrar ST5/6 level in the NHS
At least one year's experience of working in the NHS

Desirable

Demonstrable experience in Colorectal and Gynae cancer treatments and broad experience of other tumour sites

Skills

Essential

Experience of Audit

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

MBBS or equivalent
GMC Registration with a licence to practice

Desirable

Higher degree eg MSc, MD, PhD or equivalent

Experience

Essential

Management of Medical Oncology pts from the relevant tumour sites
Experience of working at Specialty or Specialist Doctor or Registrar ST5/6 level in the NHS
At least one year's experience of working in the NHS

Desirable

Demonstrable experience in Colorectal and Gynae cancer treatments and broad experience of other tumour sites

Skills

Essential

Experience of Audit

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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