Consultant Clinical Oncologist

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We are looking for a Consultant Clinical Oncologist to join the department on a full-time permanent basis, based at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay region.

This post attracts 10 Programmed Activities, and an on-call supplement. Applications are welcome from those who wish to work full time, part time, and those who wish to work flexibly with some elements being able to be worked from home.

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals are the lead provider for adult radiotherapy services and provides systemic and radiotherapy treatments for Lancashire and South Cumbria (population 1.8 million) which includes 4 Trusts in total:

• Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
• University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
• East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
• Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Main duties of the job

The post is for a Consultant Clinical Oncologist for a vacancy which requires site specialist interest in Gynaecology and Upper GI within Oncology. In addition, the post holder will be expected:

• To provide a comprehensive Oncology service together with Consultant colleagues and provide Oncology expertise in the management and development of site specialist cancer services.
• To collaborate with colleagues within the department to develop Oncology services.
• To work with and support the established multi-disciplinary site-specific teams.
• To participate in the out of hours on call service.
• To liaise closely with surgeons, physicians and staff in other specialities and within the Trusts.
• To support the service during Consultant colleagues' leave.
• To provide supervision and management of junior medical staff.
• To undertake teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contribute to postgraduate and continuing education both locally and nationally.
• To undertake clinical audit, continuing medical education, contribute to the annual appraisal process and undertake annual job planning review.
• To undertake research.

Person specification Health

• Meets professional health requirements in line with GMC Standards/ Good Medical Practice.

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice.
• MBBS or equivalent.
• Holds CCT or equivalent or will obtain within 6 months of interview date.
• Must be entered on the Specialist Register for Clinical Oncology on date of taking appointment (or entry within 6 months).
• Higher research or educational degree.

Experience and Skills

• Trained Clinical Supervisor.
• Wide experience of Oncology practice including relevant experience in Radiotherapy and chemotherapy.
• Trained Educational Supervisor.
• Stereotactic radiotherapy experience.

Management

• Evidence of Clinical Leadership.
• Evidence of commitment to audit and improving clinical practice/service development.
• Formal management training.

Research and Development

• Evidence of interest in personal development e.g. through research and/or publications.
• Thorough understanding of medical audit. Must have undertaken and completed audit projects.

Personal

• Proven effective communication skills (with examples).
• Works well within a multidisciplinary environment.
• Good organisation skills (with examples).
• Committed to collating and responding to patient feedback in line with revalidation recommendations.

Thanks for taking the time to view this advert; we're looking forward to receiving your application. You should be aware that the vacancy may close earlier than the published date if sufficient applications are received so it would be best to apply as soon as you can.

We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, neurodiversity or veteran status are encouraged to apply for this post.