Consultant Clinical Oncologist

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Applications are invited for a part time substantive post of a Consultant Clinical Oncologist for duties at Bedford Hospital NHS Trust and Addenbrooke's Hospital, part of the Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The two Trusts form 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 between Bedford and Addenbrookes Hospitals, providing a cohesive, multi-disciplinary service for the treatment of Skin and Breast cancers; and would also work as part of the Acute Oncology Team. The post would involve spending 2.5 days in Bedford and 1.5 in Cambridge per week with an opportunity for 1 day to be remote working from home

Main duties of the job

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.

Date posted

28 April 2022

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

Depending on experience Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

418-CONS127

Job locations

Bedford

Kempston Road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH) in profile

We are one of the largest and best known acute hospital trusts in the country. The local hospital for our community, delivering care through Addenbrookes and the Rosie, CUH is also a leading regional and national centre for specialist treatment.

The hospital fulfils a number of important functions; its three main core actives are clinical care, research and teaching. It is the local hospital for people living in the Cambridge area, providing emergency, surgical, medical and maternity care but as well as delivering care, it is also:

  • A leading national centre for specialist treatment for rare or complex conditions such as organ transplantation, cancer, neurosciences and paediatrics. (For further information about clinical services cuh.nhs.uk/services-0)
  • A government-designed biomedical research centre and part of the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR)
  • One of six academic health science centres in the UK
  • A university teaching hospital with a worldwide reputation
  • A partner in the development of the Cambridge Biomedical Campus.

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.

An informal visit to Bedford Hospital may be arranged by appointment via

Karen Jackson, General 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

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH) in profile

We are one of the largest and best known acute hospital trusts in the country. The local hospital for our community, delivering care through Addenbrookes and the Rosie, CUH is also a leading regional and national centre for specialist treatment.

The hospital fulfils a number of important functions; its three main core actives are clinical care, research and teaching. It is the local hospital for people living in the Cambridge area, providing emergency, surgical, medical and maternity care but as well as delivering care, it is also:

  • A leading national centre for specialist treatment for rare or complex conditions such as organ transplantation, cancer, neurosciences and paediatrics. (For further information about clinical services cuh.nhs.uk/services-0)
  • A government-designed biomedical research centre and part of the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR)
  • One of six academic health science centres in the UK
  • A university teaching hospital with a worldwide reputation
  • A partner in the development of the Cambridge Biomedical Campus.

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.

An informal visit to Bedford Hospital may be arranged by appointment via

Karen Jackson, General 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

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

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
  • Excellent all round experience of DGH work

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

Teaching/Research/Management and Audit

Essential

  • Management and audit relevant to Oncology
  • Teaching of medicine to trainees and other medical students

Desirable

  • Some research experience
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
  • Excellent all round experience of DGH work

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

Teaching/Research/Management and Audit

Essential

  • Management and audit relevant to Oncology
  • Teaching of medicine to trainees and other medical students

Desirable

  • Some research experience

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

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bedford

Kempston Road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ


Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bedford

Kempston Road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ


Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Cancer Manager

Karen Jackson

Karen.Jackson@bedfordhospital.nhs.uk

01234355122

Date posted

28 April 2022

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

Depending on experience Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

418-CONS127

Job locations

Bedford

Kempston Road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ


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