Job summary
Are you looking to expand your skills? Would you thrive working in a large, supportive acute hospital with great teaching opportunities? If you are ready to expand your clinical skills, gain exposure, consolidate learning, progress your career and most importantly, directly influence the care that we provide to all our patients, we have the perfect opportunity for you.
Our purpose-built Oncology Centre is situated in QA Hospital. Combined Haematology/ Oncology ward (CHOC) is a 46-bed unit on 3 wards. Haem /Onc Day Unit (HODU) is staffed by experienced chemotherapy nurses and treat approximately 80 - 90 patients per day. Our Acute Oncology Service (AOS) has six dedicated assessment and treatment beds for patients presenting with complications from cancer treatment and the management of acute/emergency cancer symptoms.
This is a full-time Locally Employed Doctor (Registrar) post in Medical Oncology. The appointee will work together with 13 other Oncology Doctors rotating through attachments of 6 months covering a range of tumour types. The post holder will be required to demonstrate that they have experience in oncological management, and preferably will have MRCP or equivalent. The post may be attractive to a candidate who has completed Foundation and Core Medical competencies (IMT) and wishes to gain further experience in Medical Oncology before pursing ST3 training.
Main duties of the job
- Provide Registrar level day to day care for oncology in-patients, together with ward rounds with the consultants
- Attend and lead Medical Oncology clinics
Participate in the Registrar of the Week rota (1 in 10)
- Participate in the Oncology Registrar oncall rota (1 in 10 weekends, Saturday & Sunday 0900 - 2030)
- Provide day to day clinical supervision of junior doctors in Oncology
- Co-ordinate and implement specialist care for patients with a new diagnosis of cancer or complications of cancer, initiate rapid referral to relevant oncology sub-site team and/or palliative care team
- Supervise and assist Acute Oncology Team
- Participate in recruitment and management of patients into Clinical Trials
Provide medical support for Haematology/ Oncology Day Unit
- Achieve basic competencies in Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment prescribing and demonstrate progress
- Teaching experience through the junior doctor induction and education programme, journal club, and opportunities to teach on MRCP programmes within the Trust
Management and Leadership roles through participation in Chemotherapy Governance Group, Research Trial Protocol meetings, monthly Mortality/ Morbidity meeting
About us
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
-
Provide Registrar level day to day care for
oncology in-patients, together with ward rounds with the consultants
- Attend Medical Oncology clinics
- Participate in the Registrar of the Week rota (1
in 10)
- Participate in the Oncology Registrar oncall
rota (1 in 10 weekends, Saturday & Sunday 0900 - 2030)
- Provide day to day clinical supervision of
junior doctors in Oncology
- Participation in MDT meetings
- Provision of clinical support to oncology
clinical nurse specialists
- Co-ordinate
and implement specialist care for patients with a new diagnosis of cancer or complications
of cancer, initiate rapid referral to relevant oncology sub-site team and/or
palliative care team
- Supervise and assist Acute Oncology Team
- Participate in recruitment and management of
patients into Clinical Trials
- Provide medical support for Haematology/
Oncology Day Unit
- Achieve basic competencies in Systemic
Anti-Cancer Treatment prescribing and demonstrate progress
- Teaching experience through the junior doctor
induction and education programme, journal club, and opportunities to teach on
MRCP programmes within the Trust
- Management and Leadership roles through
participation in Chemotherapy Governance Group, Research Trial Protocol
meetings, monthly Mortality/ Morbidity meetings
- Audit
and Clinical Governance
- Undergo regular appraisal throughout the post
- Attend
Trust educational and departmental meetings
- Demonstrate
awareness of national and local guidelines relating to specialty (e.g. NICE
guidelines) and influence care developments in accordance with these
- Identify,
contribute to or lead on aspects in the development and dissemination of
evidence-based guidelines, standards and protocols as required and implement
change to improve the quality of patient care
- Attend
local, regional and national networks/meetings
- Present
at seminars/conferences/meetings
Job description
Job responsibilities
-
Provide Registrar level day to day care for
oncology in-patients, together with ward rounds with the consultants
- Attend Medical Oncology clinics
- Participate in the Registrar of the Week rota (1
in 10)
- Participate in the Oncology Registrar oncall
rota (1 in 10 weekends, Saturday & Sunday 0900 - 2030)
- Provide day to day clinical supervision of
junior doctors in Oncology
- Participation in MDT meetings
- Provision of clinical support to oncology
clinical nurse specialists
- Co-ordinate
and implement specialist care for patients with a new diagnosis of cancer or complications
of cancer, initiate rapid referral to relevant oncology sub-site team and/or
palliative care team
- Supervise and assist Acute Oncology Team
- Participate in recruitment and management of
patients into Clinical Trials
- Provide medical support for Haematology/
Oncology Day Unit
- Achieve basic competencies in Systemic
Anti-Cancer Treatment prescribing and demonstrate progress
- Teaching experience through the junior doctor
induction and education programme, journal club, and opportunities to teach on
MRCP programmes within the Trust
- Management and Leadership roles through
participation in Chemotherapy Governance Group, Research Trial Protocol
meetings, monthly Mortality/ Morbidity meetings
- Audit
and Clinical Governance
- Undergo regular appraisal throughout the post
- Attend
Trust educational and departmental meetings
- Demonstrate
awareness of national and local guidelines relating to specialty (e.g. NICE
guidelines) and influence care developments in accordance with these
- Identify,
contribute to or lead on aspects in the development and dissemination of
evidence-based guidelines, standards and protocols as required and implement
change to improve the quality of patient care
- Attend
local, regional and national networks/meetings
- Present
at seminars/conferences/meetings
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- Primary medical qualification recognised by the GMC
- ALS/BLS
- MRCS or MRCP or MRCOG or MRCPH (Specialty dependant)
Experience
Essential
- Higher professional training at ST3+
- NHS experience would be desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to demonstrate appropriate level of clinical knowledge
- Knowledge and use of evidence based practice
- IT skills
- Effective, confident presentation ability
- Experience in and outside specialty
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate evidence of being able to:
- Clerk and provide day to day care for patients
- Perform clinical procedures e.g. venesection, IV cannulation, urinary catheterisation, ascitic drain insertion, lumbar puncture
- Manage/prioritise time
- Manage information effectively
- Prioritise clinical needs
- Organise ward rounds
- Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
- Monitor developing clinical situations and anticipate issues
- Understanding of clinical risk management
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Evidence of completion of Foundation level of Equivalent 2 year training programme
- Evidence of completion of Core Training or equivalent
- Demonstrate knowledge, skills and experience in Oncology
- Highly desired current NHS experience
Other
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Publications
- Prizes and honours
- Logical thinking, problem solving and decision making
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- Primary medical qualification recognised by the GMC
- ALS/BLS
- MRCS or MRCP or MRCOG or MRCPH (Specialty dependant)
Experience
Essential
- Higher professional training at ST3+
- NHS experience would be desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to demonstrate appropriate level of clinical knowledge
- Knowledge and use of evidence based practice
- IT skills
- Effective, confident presentation ability
- Experience in and outside specialty
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate evidence of being able to:
- Clerk and provide day to day care for patients
- Perform clinical procedures e.g. venesection, IV cannulation, urinary catheterisation, ascitic drain insertion, lumbar puncture
- Manage/prioritise time
- Manage information effectively
- Prioritise clinical needs
- Organise ward rounds
- Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
- Monitor developing clinical situations and anticipate issues
- Understanding of clinical risk management
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Evidence of completion of Foundation level of Equivalent 2 year training programme
- Evidence of completion of Core Training or equivalent
- Demonstrate knowledge, skills and experience in Oncology
- Highly desired current NHS experience
Other
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Publications
- Prizes and honours
- Logical thinking, problem solving and decision making
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).
