Consultant Oncologist- Upper GI, CUP & Acute Oncology Service
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
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Job summary
Consultant Oncologist in Upper Gastrointestinal, Cancer of Unknown Primary & Acute Oncology Service £13,000 Welcome Bonus
An opportunity has arisen to join our team at Ipswich Hospital, applications are invited to join our Friendly and dynamic team within Oncology department,
- part of the East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust. There may be the opportunity in keeping with our Clinical Strategy for cross-site working at our other hospital site at Colchester if service needs require
- The post being advertised is a replacement With the appointment to the vacant post, there will be eight oncologists with their primary base at Ipswich Hospital, and eight Oncologists based at Colchester Hospital. The Departments of Oncology is within the 'Oncology & Haematology Clinical Delivery Group' of the 'Cancer and Diagnostics' Division
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Applicants can be within 6 months of CCT or equivalent before interview date or working towards (CESR) to gain entry to the Specialist Register.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for patients with Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer, Cancer of the Unknown Primary and will contribute to the Acute Oncology Service.
10 PA's will be offered with the possible option of 1 more A minimum of 8.5 PA's will be for direct patient care and 1.5 PA's for SPA.
1 in 8 Consultant rota On call is categorised as Category B Med Frequency. Out of hours cover is provided by the General Medical On Call team.
Consultants support the daily board round and weekly MDT ward rounds.
There is an 8am-6pm Acute Oncology Service Monday to Friday, run by nurse specialists who are supported by an Oncologist every weekday.
The proposed Timetable is indicative of the work required but is not rigid and can be flexible depending on service needs and interests of the applicant. A job plan will be agreed with the appointed candidate ahead of commencing their post.
About us
One of the largest Trust's in East Anglia, East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) provide hospital and community health services to people living across a wide geographical area. We deliver care from two main hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, six community hospitals and in patients' own homes. You will be joining a team of almost 12,000 amazing colleagues providing care to approximately a million people.
Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (if applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services. We offer a range of flexible working opportunities.
Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which do not work or cause time delays for our staff and patients.
To support our employees to achieve their career aspirations you may be eligible to obtain a qualification via an apprenticeship. For full details please see the attached Apprenticeship Handbook.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge then we are keen to hear from you.
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Date posted
28 August 2024
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£99,532 to £131,964 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
432-MI2489 £13,000 Welcome
Job locations
Ipswich
Heath Road
Ipswich
IP4 5PD
Employer details
Employer name
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Ipswich
Heath Road
Ipswich
IP4 5PD
Employer's website
https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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