Locum Consultant Clinical Oncologist - Colorectal, UGI & HPB

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We have an exciting and wonderful opportunity that has arisen for a Locum Consultant Oncologist with a special interest in GI Cancers to join our Oncology team at Broomfield Hospital.

Recent strategic developments across the area as part of the Sustainability and Transformation Plan (STP) has seen the creation of a single integrated medical team for Oncology working across the three acute trust - Southend Hospital, Basildon Hospital and Broomfield Hospital.

The vision for this larger single team will facilitate cross cover, support increased sub specialisation and facilitate individual job plans in line with Royal College Guidance on tumour site cover.

Main duties of the job

You will undertake the Consultant Oncologist role at along with Clinical Oncologists at the same hospital site.

The Team provides the Oncology Service for South Essex covering Basildon, Broomfield and Southend Hospitals, with Southend being the Cancer Centre for the Region and the lead employer for Cancer Services.

Promote a friendly and team based working environment - in line with our Trust Values. Assuming responsibility for the management of junior medical staff including the professional development of their trainees. Promoting inter-disciplinary working in the department and across the hospital. To practice within the department to ensure that current standards and evidence-based practice are applied. The Oncology department has a full and varied clinical audit program, including both departmental and multidisciplinary audit.

About us

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.

Date posted

13 November 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£93,666 to £126,281 a year Per Annum (pro rata for part time) (YC72)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-MR-ONC-SO-0993-A

Job locations

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff-on-Sea

SS0 0RY


Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for a Locum Consultant role with a special interest an interest in GI Cancers, then we want to hear from you?

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for a Locum Consultant role with a special interest an interest in GI Cancers, then we want to hear from you?

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or Equivalent
  • MRCP
  • Inclusion on GMC Specialist Register for oncology or within 6 months of attainment at the time of interview
  • Evidence of completion of specialist training or equivalent

Desirable

  • MD PhD
  • Evidence of Management training

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge expected of a fully trained Oncologist
  • Extensive knowledge in the use of SACT and ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems.

Desirable

  • Specialised experience in GI Cancers
  • Experience of participating in AOS

Management & Administrative

Essential

  • Commitment to effective departmental management and management of a multidisciplinary group
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or Equivalent
  • MRCP
  • Inclusion on GMC Specialist Register for oncology or within 6 months of attainment at the time of interview
  • Evidence of completion of specialist training or equivalent

Desirable

  • MD PhD
  • Evidence of Management training

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge expected of a fully trained Oncologist
  • Extensive knowledge in the use of SACT and ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems.

Desirable

  • Specialised experience in GI Cancers
  • Experience of participating in AOS

Management & Administrative

Essential

  • Commitment to effective departmental management and management of a multidisciplinary group

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff-on-Sea

SS0 0RY


Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff-on-Sea

SS0 0RY


Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Oncology Clinical Lead

Dr Imtiaz Ahmed

imtiaz.ahmed5@nhs.net

01702435555

Date posted

13 November 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£93,666 to £126,281 a year Per Annum (pro rata for part time) (YC72)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-MR-ONC-SO-0993-A

Job locations

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff-on-Sea

SS0 0RY


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