Job summary
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 Swansea Bay University HB.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a junior doctor (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. The post will participate on the on call rota.
Main duties of the job
This post is aimed at at CT1 level. The post will start as soon as possible. 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.
About us
Swansea Bay University Health Board has responsibility for the health of around 390,000 people in the Neath Port Talbot and Swansea areas. We are a University Health Board working in partnership with Swansea University, Swansea School of Medicine, the School of Health Science and the Institute of Life Science. The HB has three major hospitals providing a range of services: Morriston and Singleton hospitals in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot hospital in Baglan, Port Talbot.
We also have community hospital and primary care resource centres providing clinical services outside the main hospitals.
The Health Board is part of A Regional Collaboration for Health (ARCH), which is a partnership with Hywel Dda UHB and Swansea University. Aimed at improving the wellbeing and wealth of South West Wales.
Swansea is Wales' second-largest city, and sits on the five-mile sweep of Swansea Bay. An ideal base for exploring South-West Wales, there is also much on offer for visitors in Swansea itself. Swansea has a range of shops, cosy cafes, great restaurants, art galleries as well as being able to offer good outdoor lifestyle with its beautiful coastline and beaches on the Gower Peninsula. Swansea also has excellent sporting facilities including the Wales National pool and Swansea.com stadium home to the Ospreys and Swansea City Football Club.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full job description and person specification please see attached documents. For further information/informal discussion please contact emma..christopher@wales.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full job description and person specification please see attached documents. For further information/informal discussion please contact emma..christopher@wales.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with GMC
- Licensed to Practice
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working as a doctor for at least 12 months
- 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 partnerships with other agencies
Desirable
- Prior experience working in oncology
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Effective leadership; ability to take responsibility and demonstrate leadership when appropriate
- Understands the importance of effective team working with all levels of staff, take time to listen, understand and involve people; receptive to appropriate change
- Understands and can apply the principles of Prudent Healthcare
- 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
- Demonstrates learning in improvement science and methodology, ability and drive to use information and experience to improve the service
Personal attributes
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable to competing demands with the ability to work effectively under pressure and cope with setbacks
- Ability to undertake on call
- A commitment to continuous improvement, with a positive attitude, seeks out learning, and continually develops skills and the service
- Empathy and sensitivity; ability to listen, understand and involve people; see people as individuals
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with GMC
- Licensed to Practice
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working as a doctor for at least 12 months
- 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 partnerships with other agencies
Desirable
- Prior experience working in oncology
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Effective leadership; ability to take responsibility and demonstrate leadership when appropriate
- Understands the importance of effective team working with all levels of staff, take time to listen, understand and involve people; receptive to appropriate change
- Understands and can apply the principles of Prudent Healthcare
- 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
- Demonstrates learning in improvement science and methodology, ability and drive to use information and experience to improve the service
Personal attributes
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable to competing demands with the ability to work effectively under pressure and cope with setbacks
- Ability to undertake on call
- A commitment to continuous improvement, with a positive attitude, seeks out learning, and continually develops skills and the service
- Empathy and sensitivity; ability to listen, understand and involve people; see people as individuals
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).
