Job summary
we would like to offer an opportunity for a
Stereotactic Ablative Body Radiotherapy (SABR) Clinical Fellow at the sussex cancer centre
Main duties of the job
The post holder will prepare for and attend the weekly SABR MDM (Tuesday lunchtime). They may also attend other site-specific MDMs if required to discuss individual patients. They will attend one or more lung oncology outpatient clinics per week to assess patients before and after SABR, and may see potentially suitable patients in other site specific clinics. They will be responsible for contouring SABR pts, and discussing the volumes and subsequent plans with the SABR team. We use Raystation for planning and Mosaiq for recording and verification. The post holder will be available to review SABR pts on set, answering queries about set-up and cone beam CT matches
About us
This post has become available because of the introduction of SABR to UHSussex. The post holder will lead the SABR service on a day-to-day basis working in close collaboration with the SABR Radiographer and Clinical Lead. There will also be opportunities to work in oncology outpatient clinics. The candidate will be fully supported to complete a project during their post suitable for their CV and potentially for presentation locally and/or nationally. There is also the opportunity to lead medical student teaching. All the specialty medicine departments have a strong ethos in support, training, education and service improvement. The post is Monday to Friday 9am-5pm (there can be some flexibility) with no on call commitments.
In Sussex we take pride in our supportive oncology department. We meet weekly on a Monday to discuss the inpatients and for mutual support, education and peer review as well as to discuss challenging cases. The post would suit a senior clinical oncology trainee, post FRCR or equivalent, looking for experience of SABR prior to applying for a consultant post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work with the SABR specialist radiographer to develop treatment and imaging protocols, and expand the clinical trials portfolio by promoting UHSussex as a study site for SABR trials. We would encourage the successful applicant to collect data and audit the service and develop patient reported outcome measures (PROMS) and clinical trial protocols.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work with the SABR specialist radiographer to develop treatment and imaging protocols, and expand the clinical trials portfolio by promoting UHSussex as a study site for SABR trials. We would encourage the successful applicant to collect data and audit the service and develop patient reported outcome measures (PROMS) and clinical trial protocols.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Medical Degree
- Full GMC Registration with license to practice
- Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent
- FRCR or equivalent
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 3 years post graduate experience in clinical oncology
Desirable
- Experience working in the NHS
Knowledge
Desirable
- Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation & 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
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Medical Degree
- Full GMC Registration with license to practice
- Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent
- FRCR or equivalent
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 3 years post graduate experience in clinical oncology
Desirable
- Experience working in the NHS
Knowledge
Desirable
- Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation & 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
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).
