Job summary
Applications are invited for a substantive full time post of a Consultant Medical Oncologist for duties at Bedford Hospital. The Trust forms part of the East of England Strategic Clinical Network serving 1.3 million people.
The appointee would join a team of 6 existing Oncology Consultants working at Bedford, providing a cohesive, multi-disciplinary service for the treatment of adult Breast and Gynaelogical cancers; and would also work as part of the Acute Oncology Team.
Main duties of the job
The oncology services at Bedford Hospital are based in the dedicated oncology unit: The Primrose Unit, which was funded by Bedford Hospitals Charity, in liaison with Macmillan Cancer Support and opened in 2003.
The unit provides a full complement of high quality, clinical and support services and is a cancer treatment unit with facilities to treat a wide range of cancers areas including breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, gastric, lymphoma and gynaecology. The Primrose unit team is made up of six consultants, Chemotherapy Nurse Practitioners and a nursing team, all of whom work very closely with other departments within Bedford Hospital and with the radiology centre at Addenbrooke's Hospital to ensure a multi disciplinary approach to patient care and to offer a truly holistic service to all patients at each stage of their cancer journey. There is also a weekly Gynae SMDT between Bedford and Addenbrookes.
About us
Our Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
An informal visit to Bedford Hospital may be arranged by appointment via
Karen Jackson, Cancer Manager, (Tel: 01234 355122 ext 5582). Karen.Jackson@bedfordhospital.nhs.uk
Dr Sarah Smith Clinical Oncology Consultant and Clinical lead for Oncology in Bedford Hospital
sarah.smith2@bedfordhospital.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
An informal visit to Bedford Hospital may be arranged by appointment via
Karen Jackson, Cancer Manager, (Tel: 01234 355122 ext 5582). Karen.Jackson@bedfordhospital.nhs.uk
Dr Sarah Smith Clinical Oncology Consultant and Clinical lead for Oncology in Bedford Hospital
sarah.smith2@bedfordhospital.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and licensed to practice
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT
- CESR (must be on specialist register at time of applying)
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS, MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
- MD, PhD or other higher degree.
Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively and co-operate well with all staff and patients.
- Flexible attitude, team player with good time management.
- Leadership skills
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Able to work in Bedford
- Reside with 10 miles of hospital or a 30 minute drive from the hospital
- Fit to undertake the role
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and licensed to practice
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT
- CESR (must be on specialist register at time of applying)
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS, MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
- MD, PhD or other higher degree.
Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively and co-operate well with all staff and patients.
- Flexible attitude, team player with good time management.
- Leadership skills
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Able to work in Bedford
- Reside with 10 miles of hospital or a 30 minute drive from the hospital
- Fit to undertake the role
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).
