Job summary
We have exciting and wonderful opportunities that have arisen for a Consultant Clinical Oncologist with a special interest in Urology and Breastto join our Oncology team at Southend 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 Clinical 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
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for a Consultant role with a special interest an interest in Lung and Colorectal 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 Consultant role with a special interest an interest in Lung and Colorectal 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 Advertised tumour sites
- 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 Advertised tumour sites
- 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.
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).
