Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Clinical Oncologist with special interest in CNS and SABR to work alongside surgical and oncology colleagues in the South West Wales Cancer Centre.
Main duties of the job
You will provide a clinical service, with colleagues, which will include the responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness.
This post is for a consultant with a sub specialist interest in CNS and SABR. This is an 8 session post and working hours are flexible to accommodate candidates who may have caring duties. There are opportunities to develop off site working as needed to allow remote radiotherapy and chemotherapy prescribing.
The postholder will be part of the South Wales Neuro-Oncology MDT and work closely with clinical oncology colleagues in Velindre Cancer Centre.
Currently the SWWCC delivers SABR for lung but is in advanced discussions with Welsh NHS funders to commissions other body SABR sites. Another clinical oncologist is leading pancreas and Liver SABR. The postholder will have an integral part in the clinical leadership of setting of other sites, supported by other colleagues and clinical and non-clinical management as required.
This post includes 2 sessions of SPA. One SPA has been identified for CPD and 1 for SABR development
It is also expected that the candidate will undertake audits relevant to their practice at reasonable intervals.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view the full details please see attached Job description and Person specification, or contact Russell Banner on the contact details supplied.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view the full details please see attached Job description and Person specification, or contact Russell Banner on the contact details supplied.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the GMC
- On Specialist Register with GMC as a Clinical Oncologist or eligible for CCT within 6 months of date of interview and have passed exit exam or a statement of eligibility for registration issued by PMETBd
- FRCR or equivalent
Desirable
- Teaching qualification/ Higher qualification in medical education
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of an ability to develop effective working relationships, on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff
- Evidence of working with management and clinical colleagues to improve a service
- Values partnership with other agencies
- Development of radiotherapy services
- Evidence of teaching and training post/undergraduate clinical staff
- Experience of research in clinical oncology
Skills
Essential
- Effective leadership; ability to take responsibility and demonstrate leadership when appropriate
- Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with patients, colleagues, relatives and staff; communicate openly and honestly and explain things clearly
Desirable
- Clinical skills in the management of brain and SABR
Persoanl Attributes
Essential
- A commitment to continuous improvement, with a positive attitude, seeks out learning, and continually develops skills and the service
- Enthusiasm to take a lead role in clinical development
- Flexible and adaptable to competing demands with the ability to work effectively under pressure and cope with setbacks
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the GMC
- On Specialist Register with GMC as a Clinical Oncologist or eligible for CCT within 6 months of date of interview and have passed exit exam or a statement of eligibility for registration issued by PMETBd
- FRCR or equivalent
Desirable
- Teaching qualification/ Higher qualification in medical education
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of an ability to develop effective working relationships, on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff
- Evidence of working with management and clinical colleagues to improve a service
- Values partnership with other agencies
- Development of radiotherapy services
- Evidence of teaching and training post/undergraduate clinical staff
- Experience of research in clinical oncology
Skills
Essential
- Effective leadership; ability to take responsibility and demonstrate leadership when appropriate
- Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with patients, colleagues, relatives and staff; communicate openly and honestly and explain things clearly
Desirable
- Clinical skills in the management of brain and SABR
Persoanl Attributes
Essential
- A commitment to continuous improvement, with a positive attitude, seeks out learning, and continually develops skills and the service
- Enthusiasm to take a lead role in clinical development
- Flexible and adaptable to competing demands with the ability to work effectively under pressure and cope with setbacks
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).
