Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a junior doctor (F2/CT1 level) to undertake a 12 month fellowship in oncology. The post-holder will have the opportunity to gain experience in an area of oncology similar to that of other trainees in oncology. The post will be predominantly ward based but with opportunity to attend one clinic a week.
Do you share our health board values; Caring for each other; working together; always improving? If so we would love for you to come and work for SBU HB.
Main duties of the job
This post is aimed at a F2 or CT1. The post will start in August 2022. The post-holder will have the opportunity to gain experience in oncology that is similar to other junior posts in oncology. We encourage uptake of training opportunities and will support relevant courses for the candidate's education and training needs.
The post will be based in the South West Wales Cancer Centre, Swansea. The role will mainly be supporting the inpatient unit, in addition to providing medical input to the chemotherapy and radiotherapy units. With proposed changes to the medical take in Swansea Bay UHB and the increased provision of ambulatory care, the postholder may be asked to cover other areas as required, within the working hours.
An example timetable is shown below (this may be subject to change):
AM
PM
Monday
Ward
Ward
Tuesday
Ward
Ward
Wednesday
Ward
Clinic
Thursday
Ward
Ward
Friday
Ward
Ward
About us
We expect everyone that works for the Health Board, regardless of their role, to share and uphold our values in all that they do:
Caring for each other, in every human contact in all of our communities and each of our hospitals
Working together, as patients, families, carers, staff and communities so that we always put patients first
Always improving, so that we are at our best for every patient and for each other
Job description
Job responsibilities
The current on call will be 1 in 3 weekends (9-5 sat and sun) and 1 in 3 11am-7pm mon to fri).
The fellow will be supervised by consultants within the SWWCC.
You will be required to adhere to the principles of good medical practice as laid down by the General Medical Council.
You will be required to participate in the Health Boards risk management process, clinical governance and any other healthcare governance activities within the Oncology department, the Cancer Divsision and the Health Board. Adherence to the Caldicott Principles of information governance is mandatory.
You will be required to maintain a licence to practice through revalidation, to undergo satisfactory annual appraisal using the all Wales online Medical Appraisal Scheme (MARS) and to formulate a Personal Development Plan, in conjunction with the Clinical lead, to identify training and development needs. You will be expected to participate in sufficient personal and professional development to fulfill Royal College and GMC requirements.
The Health Board is committed to meet its obligations to minimise infection. You will be required to comply with current procedures for the control of infection, including dress-code, to challenge non-compliance by colleagues, and to attend training in infection control provided by the Health Board.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The current on call will be 1 in 3 weekends (9-5 sat and sun) and 1 in 3 11am-7pm mon to fri).
The fellow will be supervised by consultants within the SWWCC.
You will be required to adhere to the principles of good medical practice as laid down by the General Medical Council.
You will be required to participate in the Health Boards risk management process, clinical governance and any other healthcare governance activities within the Oncology department, the Cancer Divsision and the Health Board. Adherence to the Caldicott Principles of information governance is mandatory.
You will be required to maintain a licence to practice through revalidation, to undergo satisfactory annual appraisal using the all Wales online Medical Appraisal Scheme (MARS) and to formulate a Personal Development Plan, in conjunction with the Clinical lead, to identify training and development needs. You will be expected to participate in sufficient personal and professional development to fulfill Royal College and GMC requirements.
The Health Board is committed to meet its obligations to minimise infection. You will be required to comply with current procedures for the control of infection, including dress-code, to challenge non-compliance by colleagues, and to attend training in infection control provided by the Health Board.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- MRCP (UK) Part 1 or EEA eligibilityii at time of application
- MRCP (UK) full diploma or EEA eligibility by the published deadlineiii
Eligibility
Essential
- Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practisev from, the GMC at the advertised post start datevi
- Have evidence of achievement of foundation competences from a UKFPO-affiliated foundation programme or equivalent, by time of application in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice
- Be eligible to work in the UK
- Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalentx (as required to complete core medical competences) by intended start date
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates awareness of the basics of
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply
- Able to work without direct supervision where
- Able to prioritise clinical need
Research, Audit and Teaching
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit,
- Demonstrates understanding of research,
- Demonstrates an understanding of clinical governance
- Evidence of teaching experience and/or training in teaching
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant academic publications
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- MRCP (UK) Part 1 or EEA eligibilityii at time of application
- MRCP (UK) full diploma or EEA eligibility by the published deadlineiii
Eligibility
Essential
- Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practisev from, the GMC at the advertised post start datevi
- Have evidence of achievement of foundation competences from a UKFPO-affiliated foundation programme or equivalent, by time of application in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice
- Be eligible to work in the UK
- Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalentx (as required to complete core medical competences) by intended start date
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates awareness of the basics of
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply
- Able to work without direct supervision where
- Able to prioritise clinical need
Research, Audit and Teaching
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit,
- Demonstrates understanding of research,
- Demonstrates an understanding of clinical governance
- Evidence of teaching experience and/or training in teaching
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant academic publications
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).
