Job summary
We are looking to appoint 2x MTI Fellowship Registrar in Oncology to join our busy and rewarding Oncology Department. These are exciting complementary posts for clinicians interested in a career in oncology.
The department has an excellent track record for core trainees successfully applying to oncology specialty training, and these posts are especially suited to overseas candidates looking for experience in training and development within the NHS.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will join a complement off oncology ward junior doctors and will be ward based looking after oncology and medical patients, including 4x Clinical Oncology Registrars, 1x Medical Oncology Registrar, 2x Internal Medical Trainees, and 2x Trust Doctors in Clinical Oncology. The service is then managed by a complement of 10WTE Consultants and 1x Specialty Doctor.
The post holder will divide their time between 50% ward work to supervise the ward junior doctors and assist in discharge planning and improve patient flow, with the remaining 50% consisting of clinics, MDTs, radiotherapy planning (if desired) and audit/QIP project work. There will be flexibility on tumour sites and the post holder will be encouraged to liaise with the consultant body to determine a suitable project. The post holder will be expected to participate in the non-resident oncology registrar on-call rota.
These posts are not formally approved training posts, but the post holders will join a busy and supportive department, have consultant-led education and supervision and will be supported in their professional development. The post holder will have the opportunity to develop quality improvement and audit projects during their placement. The department will provide mentorship and assistance in applications for oncology or palliative care as a career.
About us
The Oncology Department at NMUH is staffed by both medical and clinical oncology consultants and has played a major role in the provision of Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy services to the North London Cancer Network for 75 years.
It provides specialist expertise to the District General Hospitalsat Princess Alexandra Hospitals (PAH) and Barnet / Chase Farm Hospital NHS Trust for over 25 years through joint Consultant appointments, outreach MDTs and Joint clinics in keeping with the Cancerplan and working with local teams to provide accredited cancer services. A full Acute Oncology Service was implemented in 2014.
A programme to provide a full IMRT and IGRT service has been implemented with the installation of a Varian Truebeam in 2013 and a second Truebeam in 2015. All appropriate H&N, urology and lungcases are treated with IMRT. Skin cancers are treated on a superficial radiotherapy machine Xstrahl 150 installed in 2012, or alternatively treated with electrons on the LINACs. Lung stereotactic radiotherapy went live in 2020.
The department benefits from having Palliative Care onsite with Macmillan nurses integrated into the oncology service and consultant-led palliative care ward rounds. Opened in January 2004 within the Oncology Department is a splendid Helen Rollason Cancer Care facility which provides counselling and holistic support for patients and their careers. This is a part of the Helen Rollason Cancer Charity which also supports an active research office.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties will include, but will not be limited, to;
- Provide and maintain a high standard of care for all patients in the department on a rotational shift basis
- Take part in the care of patients attending the department, including examination, investigation, diagnosis and treatment within level of expertise
- Assist in the provision of a rapid response to A&E to facilitate the 4 hour trolley-wait target
- Participate in ward rounds along with a consultant and independently
- Understands, and anticipates the needs of patients, visitors and staff
- Communicate effectively with medical and nursing staff of other disciplines, ancillary workers and paramedics in the interest of achieving efficient management of patients
- Work with the multi-disciplinary team (MDT)
- Facilitate education and mentorship of junior medical staff, including the nursing staff
- Participate in quality improvement, clinical governance and risk assessment processes
- Maintain legible records
- Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation via appropriate electronic systems
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Assist the consultants in promoting health care to the departments patients in a friendly and caring way
- Recognise their own limitations and seek advice from senior colleagues, following the advice given within level of expertise
- Perform related duties as required, including additional duties arising exceptionally from any emergencies and unforeseen circumstances, and duties essential for the continuity of patient care, within level of expertise.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties will include, but will not be limited, to;
- Provide and maintain a high standard of care for all patients in the department on a rotational shift basis
- Take part in the care of patients attending the department, including examination, investigation, diagnosis and treatment within level of expertise
- Assist in the provision of a rapid response to A&E to facilitate the 4 hour trolley-wait target
- Participate in ward rounds along with a consultant and independently
- Understands, and anticipates the needs of patients, visitors and staff
- Communicate effectively with medical and nursing staff of other disciplines, ancillary workers and paramedics in the interest of achieving efficient management of patients
- Work with the multi-disciplinary team (MDT)
- Facilitate education and mentorship of junior medical staff, including the nursing staff
- Participate in quality improvement, clinical governance and risk assessment processes
- Maintain legible records
- Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation via appropriate electronic systems
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Assist the consultants in promoting health care to the departments patients in a friendly and caring way
- Recognise their own limitations and seek advice from senior colleagues, following the advice given within level of expertise
- Perform related duties as required, including additional duties arising exceptionally from any emergencies and unforeseen circumstances, and duties essential for the continuity of patient care, within level of expertise.
Person Specification
ignore
Essential
Relevant Experience
Essential
- oExperience in management of cancer patients
- oExperience of clinical teaching
- oAttendance at emergency and resuscitation courses eg. ALS
- oNHS experience
Desirable
- oKnowledge of current issues in the NHS
Person Specification
ignore
Essential
Relevant Experience
Essential
- oExperience in management of cancer patients
- oExperience of clinical teaching
- oAttendance at emergency and resuscitation courses eg. ALS
- oNHS experience
Desirable
- oKnowledge of current issues in the NHS
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).
