Job summary
This Post is for a Consultant Clinical Oncologist with interest in urology and germ cell based Brighton and East Sussex.
The workload is predominantly outpatient clinical activity, but with some commitments to in-patients (new diagnoses of their site specific tumour type and acute admission complications of oncological treatments).
In addition the post will involve MDM attendance, medical student and registrar teaching, clinical management and research opportunities.
Main duties of the job
This advert is for a full/part-time Clinical Oncology Consultant post with an interest in Urology . The post is to work with clinical commitments in University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust and East Sussex Hospitals NHS Trust (Eastbourne /Hastings) working with a team of oncologists who work at these hospital sites already. In addition, peer support, research, teaching opportunities & educational links with all the Sussex Oncologists happen with regular departmental governance and CPD meetings in Brighton / virtual.
The "Sussex Cancer Centre Oncology Service" is a team of oncologists who are employed through University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust but working across the county providing clinical & medical oncology care to the whole of Sussex. This includes provision of clinical non-surgical cancer treatments across 3 hospital trusts and 5 locations with outpatient clinics and chemotherapy activity in Hastings, Eastbourne, Brighton, Hayward's Heath & Worthing.
The Oncology team are advertising a number of new posts to join the team on the South Coast including advanced clinical practitioners, Physician Associates and additional nursing appointments as well as additional medical team members.
About us
At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
Build a career with us: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The clinical duties of the post include the following:
- utpatient Clinics
- Radiotherapy planning
- MDM attendance
- Chemotherapy prescribing
- Clinical admin generated from patients seen and liaison with other AHPs, and primary care
- Clinical Governance meetings
- Ward reviews when appropriate
On Call Commitment: Currently being reviewed but likely 1 in 17-18
Job description
Job responsibilities
The clinical duties of the post include the following:
- utpatient Clinics
- Radiotherapy planning
- MDM attendance
- Chemotherapy prescribing
- Clinical admin generated from patients seen and liaison with other AHPs, and primary care
- Clinical Governance meetings
- Ward reviews when appropriate
On Call Commitment: Currently being reviewed but likely 1 in 17-18
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Basic medical degree
- MB BS, FRCR or appropriate specialist qualification
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- CCT in Clinical Oncology or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Evidence of training in broad spectrum of clinical oncology tumour sites
- Interest and training suitable for a urology clinical oncology post
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of all the non-surgical management treatment options for urology
Knowledge
Desirable
- Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
Essential
- Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints.
Desirable
- Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential
- Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification
Academic & Research
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prizes and Honours
Career Progession
Essential
- Appropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Basic medical degree
- MB BS, FRCR or appropriate specialist qualification
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- CCT in Clinical Oncology or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Evidence of training in broad spectrum of clinical oncology tumour sites
- Interest and training suitable for a urology clinical oncology post
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of all the non-surgical management treatment options for urology
Knowledge
Desirable
- Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
Essential
- Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints.
Desirable
- Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential
- Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification
Academic & Research
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prizes and Honours
Career Progession
Essential
- Appropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
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).
