Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic Clinical Fellow in Oncology to join our team at Torbay. This post is to complement upcoming workforce changes and develop new models of care across the Peninsula. This is a 12-month fixed term position working 10PA's per week.
Main duties of the job
It is expected that the individual will join the senior medical team in running outpatient clinics, support patients having day case cancer treatment and contribute to supporting unplanned care for cancer patients with the acute oncology team.
There will be opportunities to work closely with the clinical research team offering clinical trial opportunities to our patients. The post holder will be expected to support the teaching and training of the South West peninsula medical students. This post should offer interested candidates a wider understanding of the delivery of modern day, ambulatory cancer care and an insight into how new personalised therapies are being used. The post will offer opportunities to develop new or improve existing skills in the care of cancer patients and will provide experience for candidates looking to move into fields such as oncology or general practice in the future.
About us
Why Work With Us
Torbay and South Devon's operational delivery model starts with all teams being aligned to Care Groups, compromising of Planned Care, Medical and Urgent Care, Families and Communities, Children's Family Health Devon and Non-Clinical. Within these Care Groups are sub-divisions which represent all our services.
Our department, Non-Surgical Cancer Services reports to the Cancer and Clinical Support Services Division and the wider Planned Care, Care Group.
Torbay & South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is one of four hospitals providing non-surgical cancer treatment within Devon and Cornwall (Royal Devon University Healthcare Foundation Trust, University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Foundation Trust, Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust and Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust.) Systemic Anti-Cancer treatment and Radiotherapy is administered in all these sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
It is expected that the individual will join the senior medical team in running outpatient clinics, support patients having day case cancer treatment and contribute to supporting unplanned care for cancer patients with the acute oncology team.
There will be opportunities to work closely with the clinical research team offering clinical trial opportunities to our patients. The post holder will be expected to support the teaching and training of the South West peninsula medical students. This post should offer interested candidates a wider understanding of the delivery of modern day, ambulatory cancer care and an insight into how new personalised therapies are being used. The post will offer opportunities to develop new or improve existing skills in the care of cancer patients and will provide experience for candidates looking to move into fields such as oncology or general practice in the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
It is expected that the individual will join the senior medical team in running outpatient clinics, support patients having day case cancer treatment and contribute to supporting unplanned care for cancer patients with the acute oncology team.
There will be opportunities to work closely with the clinical research team offering clinical trial opportunities to our patients. The post holder will be expected to support the teaching and training of the South West peninsula medical students. This post should offer interested candidates a wider understanding of the delivery of modern day, ambulatory cancer care and an insight into how new personalised therapies are being used. The post will offer opportunities to develop new or improve existing skills in the care of cancer patients and will provide experience for candidates looking to move into fields such as oncology or general practice in the future.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- MBBS
- Full registration (and with a licence to practice) with the GMC
Desirable
- MRCP (or equivalent training and experience)
Clinical Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Previous Oncology experience
- Completed core medical training
Management & Administrative Experience
Essential
Desirable
Teaching & Research Experience
Essential
- Interest in research
- Interest in education
Desirable
- Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates/postgraduates
- GCP training or experience of clinical trial work
- Postgraduate teaching qualification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Honesty and reliability
- Willingness to work flexibly according to the needs of the service, observing national trust and departmental guidelines
- Ability to work in a team
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GP's, nurses and other professional staff and agencies
- Commitment to continuing medical education
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- MBBS
- Full registration (and with a licence to practice) with the GMC
Desirable
- MRCP (or equivalent training and experience)
Clinical Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Previous Oncology experience
- Completed core medical training
Management & Administrative Experience
Essential
Desirable
Teaching & Research Experience
Essential
- Interest in research
- Interest in education
Desirable
- Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates/postgraduates
- GCP training or experience of clinical trial work
- Postgraduate teaching qualification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Honesty and reliability
- Willingness to work flexibly according to the needs of the service, observing national trust and departmental guidelines
- Ability to work in a team
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GP's, nurses and other professional staff and agencies
- Commitment to continuing medical education
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
