Job summary
Our complete commitment to developing careers means we're looking for proactive, motivated, forward thinking and dynamic individuals to join our clinical team. This post is an important part of our ongoing development of medical services at East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, offering the successful applicant the opportunity to work closely with the existing medical oncologists to provide a high standard of care across the Trust. We are seeking consultants with enthusiasm, commitment and drive to work closely with colleagues throughout the organisation and within the community to help lead the organisation.This is a fixed-term appointment of 6 months whilst we wait to appoint to the post on a substantive basis, based predominantly at the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre in Northwood, Middlesex but with commitments at the Hillingdon Hospital. The post comprises 10 programmed activities (PAs) and an on-call commitment.
Main duties of the job
This re-organised post is available immediately to provide site specific services to the local population and surrounding areas. Out-patient duties will be at the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre and Hillingdon Hospital. SACT delivery will be at the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre. The post holder will be joining dynamic teams of surgeons and oncologists with a significant national research reputation in both tumour sites.At Mount Vernon, the post holder will be expected to work with members of the Head/Neck and Gynaecology SMDTs to plan and supervise the oncology treatment of patients.At the Hillingdon Hospital site the post holder will work closely with the Gynaecology multidisciplinary team to provide a safe and high quality outpatient oncology service.
About us
At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general and specialist services we provide and our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible and innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now.We run the following hospitals:oThe Lister Hospital, StevenageoNew Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden CityoHertford County, HertfordoMount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation and our staff and patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda.ENHT is seeking to maintain and expand the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre staff as we move to an exciting new future.We welcome applications from those who would relish the opportunity to be part of new and developing cancer service, building on the excellent reputation, research and patient experience the Cancer Centre already delivers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Maintenance of high quality patient centred care
- Shared responsibility for the day to day management of the service
- Teaching and training within the multidisciplinary service
- Active involvement in multidisciplinary team meetings and directorate clinical governance activity
- Delivery and development of SACT for both cancer sub sites
- Active participation in continuing medical education
- Active participation in trial research activities
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Maintenance of high quality patient centred care
- Shared responsibility for the day to day management of the service
- Teaching and training within the multidisciplinary service
- Active involvement in multidisciplinary team meetings and directorate clinical governance activity
- Delivery and development of SACT for both cancer sub sites
- Active participation in continuing medical education
- Active participation in trial research activities
Person Specification
Eligibility
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
Qualifications
Essential
- College Membership RCP or qualification of an equivalent level
Desirable
- College Fellowship
- Postgraduate academic degree
Clinical Expertise in Speciality/Subspeciality
Essential
- Broad range of experience in Medical Oncology in particular specialist interests in gynaecology and head/neck cancers
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Can evidence leading on patient safety issues and achieving a change in practice
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of supervising undergraduates, doctors in training and other colleagues
- Ability to teach clinical skills
Research
Essential
- Participation in research
- Published papers and original work in peer reviewed journals
Fitness to Practice
Essential
- Up to date and fit to practice safely and aware of own training needs
- Evidences engagement with appraisal and revalidation
Person Specification
Eligibility
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
Qualifications
Essential
- College Membership RCP or qualification of an equivalent level
Desirable
- College Fellowship
- Postgraduate academic degree
Clinical Expertise in Speciality/Subspeciality
Essential
- Broad range of experience in Medical Oncology in particular specialist interests in gynaecology and head/neck cancers
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Can evidence leading on patient safety issues and achieving a change in practice
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of supervising undergraduates, doctors in training and other colleagues
- Ability to teach clinical skills
Research
Essential
- Participation in research
- Published papers and original work in peer reviewed journals
Fitness to Practice
Essential
- Up to date and fit to practice safely and aware of own training needs
- Evidences engagement with appraisal and revalidation
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).
