Job summary
With the opening of our brand new Comprehensive Cancer Centre (The Dyson Cancer Centre) in April 2024 this is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and ambitious oncologist to join our cohesive and committed team. We are recruiting a 10 PA substantive consultant oncology colleague with specialist interest in Breast and Colorectal cancers. This is a new expansion post where you will be joining a dynamic and friendly team of both established and new oncologists who value teamwork and input into many national roles.
Main duties of the job
The job is 10 PAs with 8.5:1.5 DCC:SPA split providing full oncological systemic services for patients with Breast and colorectal cancers. For first year Consultants, there will be a reduction in Outpatient Clinic commitment with mentoring, including a Trust New consultants induction programme, to enable new consultants to find their feet and build confidence and relationships within the department and wider trust.
Consultants currently provide an out of hours on call service shared within 1:8 weeks rota during which they advise the Acute Oncology Service (delivered by three acute oncology nurse practitioners and three junior doctors) during the day, supervise the inpatient ward and take out of hours calls Monday to Sunday, with a reduction in outpatient clinics during that week. They also support the SpRs covering the Oncology Ward inpatients and helpline at the weekends on the 1:8 rota. With this phase in consultant expansion the on call commitment will reduce and with future expansion of medical oncology posts the role of Clinical Oncologists in Acute Oncology will be reduced with increased focus on radiotherapy delivery. It is anticipated that new consultant colleagues will undertake approx.150-200 new referrals per calendar year, depending on demand.
A commitment to CME and maintaining professional expertise is essential. Attendance at meetings and courses to support this is embedded in the department's culture.
About us
At the RUH we are proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger. A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a swimming pool!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- MRCP or overseas equivalent SCE Medical Oncology
- Entry on Specialist Register (or entry expected within six months)
Desirable
Relevant Experience
Essential
- Specific sub-specialist skills and experience required as per job description
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within specialty
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance requirements
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Ability to develop multi-professional team
- Experience in service development
Desirable
- Attendance at management training course and evidence of learning from it
- Experience in organising / supervising audit
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior doctors
- Ability to teach clinical skills
Desirable
- Experience of supervising SpRs / postgraduate research
- Post graduate teaching qualification
Research Experience
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- Sound knowledge of Oncology evidence-base in Breast and Skin Cancer
- Evidence of involvement in clinical research
Desirable
- Personal Research Publications
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary clinical team
- Good interpersonal skills
- Enquiring, critical approach to work with ability to reflect and learn from experiences
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
- Commitment to continuing medical education
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
- Honesty and probity
Desirable
- Experience in motivating teams
- Experience of conflict resolution
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- MRCP or overseas equivalent SCE Medical Oncology
- Entry on Specialist Register (or entry expected within six months)
Desirable
Relevant Experience
Essential
- Specific sub-specialist skills and experience required as per job description
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within specialty
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance requirements
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Ability to develop multi-professional team
- Experience in service development
Desirable
- Attendance at management training course and evidence of learning from it
- Experience in organising / supervising audit
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior doctors
- Ability to teach clinical skills
Desirable
- Experience of supervising SpRs / postgraduate research
- Post graduate teaching qualification
Research Experience
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- Sound knowledge of Oncology evidence-base in Breast and Skin Cancer
- Evidence of involvement in clinical research
Desirable
- Personal Research Publications
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary clinical team
- Good interpersonal skills
- Enquiring, critical approach to work with ability to reflect and learn from experiences
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
- Commitment to continuing medical education
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
- Honesty and probity
Desirable
- Experience in motivating teams
- Experience of conflict resolution
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Combe Park
Bath
BA1 3NG
Employer's website
https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
