Consultant Medical Oncologist Breast, AO & Clinical Research

Consultant Medical Oncologist Breast, AO & Clinical Research University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Applications are invited for the post of Consultant Medical Oncologist with an interest in Breast, AO and research based at the Sussex Cancer Centre at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton, with sessions throughout the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust.

The Sussex Cancer Centre Oncology Service is a team of oncologists employed through University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, providing clinical and medical oncology care to the population of Sussex across 5 hospital locations: Brighton, Haywards Heath, Worthing, Hastings, Eastbourne, and acute service support in Chichester.

The new appointee will work alongside colleagues in the Breast and AO site reference groups, which comprise a multiprofessional team including clinical oncologists, medical oncologists, pharmacists, clinical nurse specialists, and cancer support workers.

The appointee will have an On Call Commitment at the Royal Sussex County Hospital on a >1:9 rota (currently 1:17).

Main Duties of the Job

The appointee will join the team of 30 Clinical/Medical Consultant Oncologists working across Sussex in delivering a comprehensive oncology service for patients from across the Trust. Key duties will include:

1. Regular outpatient clinics
2. Clinical trial leadership and delivery
3. MDT attendance
4. SACT prescribing and Radiotherapy planning oversight
5. Clinical supervision of non-medical staff
6. Clinical governance and service developments
7. Ward reviews and on call

It is anticipated that the post holder will take on leadership/development roles within the division and will be supported to do so. The appointee will contribute to teaching and supervision of medical students, junior medical staff, and AHP/nurses. Applicants are encouraged to participate in Audit and support junior team members in their Audit projects. Opportunities for clinical cancer research will be supported by a divisional lead for research.

About Us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves.

We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff, which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including flexible working to support work-life balance.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching, and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career, we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex, you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Job Responsibilities

Learning and Development:

1. Attend mandatory training updates as required.
2. Undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post and as agreed with the line manager as part of the personal development process.
3. Actively participate in job planning and attend a divisional job planning review.
4. Achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within agreed timescales.
5. Identify own learning needs and jointly plan training requirements with your line manager.
6. Participate in the Trust's appraisal process to discuss how your role will help deliver the best possible care to our patients and help to deliver any changes in service.

See job description and person specification for full details.

Person Specification Experience & Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
• CCT in clinical oncology or equivalent
• Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC

Clinical Skills & Experience

• Evidence of training in a broad spectrum of clinical oncology tumour sites
• Interest and training suitable for a CNS cancer Clinical oncology post

Knowledge

• Breadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation Planning

• Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
• Understanding of NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
• Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Teaching Skills

• Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
• Research experience
• Publications
• Prizes and honours

Career Progression & Personal Attributes

• Appropriate progression of career to date
• Evidence of good communication skills both oral and written

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.

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum pro-rata