Job summary
There really has never been a more exciting time to join us; University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust. Our newly merged Trust has a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff, aiming to deliver exceptional local services for local people and specialist services across the South West and beyond. Together, we form one of the largest NHS trusts in the country.Applications are invited for the full-time post of Specialty Doctor in Oncology. The post holder will be based on the Weston site of the Trust, within the Division of Specialised Services. Along with senior nursing staff, the successful applicant will be part of a core team dedicated to the care of day patients and for liaison with pharmacy, dietetics and palliative care teams as required.The post-holder will be responsible for the continuity of patient care for patients being treated on the Oncology Day Unit, as well as clinically supporting the specialties of Lung and GI Oncology. This will also include supervision of patients admitted to the medical wards with chemotherapy related side effects and other cancer related problems, working together with the ward based medical staff. The post-holder will be part of the acute oncology team aiming to improve acute oncology services within the trust for patients with cancer or suspected cancer.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be responsible for the continuity of patient care for patients being treated on the Oncology Day Unit. This will include supervision of patients admitted to the medical wards with chemotherapy related side effects and other cancer related problems, working together with the ward based medical staff. The post-holder will be part of the acute oncology team aiming to improve acute oncology services within the trust for patients with cancer or suspected cancer.
The Specialty Doctor will be responsible to the attending Consultant Oncologist and consultant advice will be available at all times as appropriate. The post-holder will be, with senior nursing staff, part of a core team dedicated to the care of day patients and for liaison with pharmacy, dietetics and palliative care teams as required.
Procedures in the Oncology Day Unit will include supervision of the administration of intra-venous chemotherapy, assessment of some patients prior to chemotherapy administration, assessment of new urgent cases, appropriate follow up of recently discharged patients.
The post-holder will be expected to participate in oncology clinics with the consultants, including clinics to support the recruitment, follow-up and management of patients participating in clinical trials. There will be good support from clinical trials staff within these clinics.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details of this position
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details of this position
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- MCRS/FRCS/MBBS (or equivalent)
- Fully registered with GMC with licence to practice
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice
- At least 4 years full-time post-graduate training (or its equivalent on a part-time basis), at least 2 of which should be in a training post in a relevant specialty
- Evidence of achievement of ST1/CT1 competencies in relevant specialty
Desirable
- Higher medical qualification eg MRCP or MRCPath
- ICH-GCP training (if not, it will be provided in post)
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of the role of clinical governance in current clinical practice
- Ability to take on full & independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Written and spoken English skills that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues; in particular must be capable of explaining details of treatment, side effects and prognosis
Desirable
- Skills in teaching under & post graduate
- Knowledge of ethics and good clinical practice relevant to the care of patients participating in clinical trials.
- Knowledge of the use of patient databases and IT websites
- Evidence of appropriate management training
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MCRS/FRCS/MBBS (or equivalent)
- Fully registered with GMC with licence to practice
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice
Desirable
- Higher medical qualification eg MRCP or MRCPath
- ICH-GCP training (if not, it will be provided in post)
Additional and Aptitudes
Essential
- Good leadership & organisational skills
- Flexibility to fit with service requirements & ability to work in a team
- Honesty, reliability and good personal organisation skills
- Caring attitude to patients and those close to them
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- MCRS/FRCS/MBBS (or equivalent)
- Fully registered with GMC with licence to practice
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice
- At least 4 years full-time post-graduate training (or its equivalent on a part-time basis), at least 2 of which should be in a training post in a relevant specialty
- Evidence of achievement of ST1/CT1 competencies in relevant specialty
Desirable
- Higher medical qualification eg MRCP or MRCPath
- ICH-GCP training (if not, it will be provided in post)
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of the role of clinical governance in current clinical practice
- Ability to take on full & independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Written and spoken English skills that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues; in particular must be capable of explaining details of treatment, side effects and prognosis
Desirable
- Skills in teaching under & post graduate
- Knowledge of ethics and good clinical practice relevant to the care of patients participating in clinical trials.
- Knowledge of the use of patient databases and IT websites
- Evidence of appropriate management training
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MCRS/FRCS/MBBS (or equivalent)
- Fully registered with GMC with licence to practice
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice
Desirable
- Higher medical qualification eg MRCP or MRCPath
- ICH-GCP training (if not, it will be provided in post)
Additional and Aptitudes
Essential
- Good leadership & organisational skills
- Flexibility to fit with service requirements & ability to work in a team
- Honesty, reliability and good personal organisation skills
- Caring attitude to patients and those close to them
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).
