Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic locum Consultant colleague to provide maternity leave cover within our thriving lung and breast cancer practices. The post-holder will provide radiotherapy (including concurrent systemic therapy) and SABR for patients diagnosed with lung malignancies at St Richard's Hospital, Chichester. The practice is shared with a Consultant Medical Oncologist. The post-holder would also provide treatment (radiotherapy and systemic) for breast cancer patients at Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth, alongside a team of two Clinical Oncologists, one Consultant Radiographer and two Medical Oncologists.
We have an established lung SABR service and recently treated our 100th lung SABR patient. We were a very early adopter of internal mammary chain radiotherapy in breast cancer and have served as mentors for a number of centres wanting to implement this.
This is a 10 PA post, although candidates wishing to work fewer PAs are most welcome to discuss their requirements with the department. Alternative second tumour sites may be considered, particularly if the candidate had an interest in thyroid cancers. Again candidates are welcome to discuss this with the department.
Main duties of the job
The appointee will join the Oncology Team as a Locum Clinical Oncology Consultant and will be expected to participate in all facets of departmental activity. The post will be based at Queen Alexandra Hospital. Full participation in teaching, audit and research will be expected.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointee will join the Oncology Team as a Locum Clinical Oncology Consultant and will be expected to participate in all facets of departmental activity. The post will be based at Queen Alexandra Hospital. Full participation in teaching, audit and research will be expected.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointee will join the Oncology Team as a Locum Clinical Oncology Consultant and will be expected to participate in all facets of departmental activity. The post will be based at Queen Alexandra Hospital. Full participation in teaching, audit and research will be expected.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice
- Higher professional training in Clinical Oncology
Desirable
- MRCP/FRCP or equivalent
- BSc or MD
Experience
Essential
- Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT (proposed date must be within 6 months), CESR or European Community Rights
- An appropriate higher Clinical Oncology qualification
- Evidence of a clinical or research fellowship
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice
- Higher professional training in Clinical Oncology
Desirable
- MRCP/FRCP or equivalent
- BSc or MD
Experience
Essential
- Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT (proposed date must be within 6 months), CESR or European Community Rights
- An appropriate higher Clinical Oncology qualification
- Evidence of a clinical or research fellowship
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
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Additional information
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).
