Locum Medical Oncology Consultant in Breast & Gynaecology

Locum Medical Oncology Consultant in Breast & Gynaecology

This is a 6-month Medical Oncology Locum Consultant post with special interests in breast and gynaecological cancers, delivering systemic anti-cancer therapies, with the possibility to extend further. The post will support two established and experienced non-surgical oncology teams and will be based at the Leeds Cancer Centre, St James's University Hospital.

There will be opportunities to contribute to the MDT and departmental meetings, as well as teaching and service developments. This is an exciting time to join our Breast and Gynaecology Services as we are currently looking at pathway redesigns, alongside developing the services and the team.

Main duties of the job

Attendance at breast and gynae clinics.

Attendance at MDT meetings.

Participate in ward rounds and the on-call rota.

Prescription of systemic and hormone therapy.

Discussion with patients and their relatives.

Initiation/ change of treatments.

Manage patients receiving treatment for breast and gynaecological cancer.

Attendance at service and departmental meetings.

Work closely with clinical colleagues and support the wider breast and gynae teams with clinical activity. Provide mutual cross-cover colleagues where necessary.

About us

Leeds Cancer Centre is one of the most prestigious oncology departments in the UK, providing an ideal infrastructure for high-quality multidisciplinary cancer services and ensuring the best outcomes for the catchment population of West Yorkshire and the Yorkshire Cancer Network.

Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts. They have been developed by our staff and set out what we see as important to how we work. Our five values are: Patient-centred, Collaborative, Fair, Accountable and Empowered. All actions and endeavours are underpinned by these values.

LTHT is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients.

Job responsibilities

This is a 10PA locum appointment for a Consultant Medical Oncologist, with special interests in Breast and Gynaecology.

This post will deliver 6 PAs supporting the Gynaeoncology team and 4 PAs supporting the Breast cancer team.

There will be opportunities to contribute to the central Leeds Breast and Gynaecology MDTs and departmental meetings, as well as teaching, research and service developments.

Requirements of the post General Training and Qualifications

The appointee must hold accreditation in MB BS, MB ChB or equivalent with the Royal College of Physicians or equivalent and have completed higher specialist training (or equivalent) if currently in a training programme within the UK.

Applicants must be on the Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the Register for trainees if currently in a training programme within the UK.

Experience

The appointee must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of medical oncology and appropriate experience in Breast and Gynaecological cancers. It is desirable that the candidates have experience in the conduct of clinical trials.

Teaching

The Trust as a teaching hospital recognises the importance of links with the University of Leeds, School of Medicine for the undergraduate teaching and all Consultant and medical staff are required to provide an appropriate contribution to the undergraduate teaching programme.

Person Specification Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills

• Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Is up to date and fit to practise safely.
• All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues.

Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills

• Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
• Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
• Well organised and skilled in good time management.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.

Additional Requirements

• Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
• Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
• Attendance at recognised management course.

Qualifications

• MB BS (or equivalent)
• Higher degree e.g. MD/PhD relevant to the subspecialty

Experience

• Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Medical Oncology.
• Specifically, he/she must demonstrate higher training in breast and gynaecological cancers.

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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.