Job summary
APPLICANTS SHOULD ONLY APPLY IF ALL ELIGIBILITY ESSENTIAL CRITERIA IS MET.
The duties of the post include day-to-day care of cancer patients on the inpatient ward, acute oncology assessment unit and other ambulatory care services at Velindre Cancer Centre. You will work with other junior/senior staff within the multidisciplinary cancer team, including Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Therapists and Radiographers.
This post is fixed term for 6 months to meet the needs of the service.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
You will be primarily based on the oncology inpatient ward, but the role will also involve reviewing patients who present to the Cancer Centre unwell requiring assessment, treatment and triage for admission. The ward also cares for patients requiring admission for inpatient chemotherapy or radio-isotope therapy, complications relating to their cancer or their anti-cancer treatment. Velindre Cancer Centre takes direct admissions from home as well as transfers from other hospitals, e.g. for emergency radiotherapy for metastatic spinal cord compression.
This role would suit a doctor who is looking to gain experience prior to applying for internal medicine or specialty training in oncology or palliative medicine. Complications of cancer and cancer treatment are varied and so there will be excellent opportunities to improve examination skills and gain general medical experience prior to applying for a training number and in preparation for examinations. You will also be able to learn to undertake procedures eg paracentesis.
About us
Here atVelindre University NHS Trustwe are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in ourcutting-edgeVelindre Cancer Centreand ouraward-winningWelsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host theNHS Wales Shared Services PartnershipandHealth Technology Walesand have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.
Formed in 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to provide the key principles of prudent healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.
If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We run a regular oncology teaching programme and there will be the opportunity to attend consultant-led outpatient clinics and radiotherapy planning sessions. We can arrange teaching for those looking to sit the MRCP PACES examination. You will have a named educational supervisor during your attachment and will be supported in maintaining an educational training portfolio and undergo annual appraisal via the MARS system.
You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We run a regular oncology teaching programme and there will be the opportunity to attend consultant-led outpatient clinics and radiotherapy planning sessions. We can arrange teaching for those looking to sit the MRCP PACES examination. You will have a named educational supervisor during your attachment and will be supported in maintaining an educational training portfolio and undergo annual appraisal via the MARS system.
You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Medical Practitioner
- MRCP part 1
- ALS trained
Desirable
- Full MRCP
- Valid Good Clinical Practice qualification
Eligibility
Essential
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Full GMC registration with license to practice in the UK
Experience
Essential
- Post graduate experience within the NHS
- Up to date basic life support training
- Evidence of clinical audit
Desirable
- Evidence of research or innovative service developments
- Experience with clinical trials
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of teaching skills / experience
Other
Essential
- Interest in Cancer Management
- Interest in Research
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Medical Practitioner
- MRCP part 1
- ALS trained
Desirable
- Full MRCP
- Valid Good Clinical Practice qualification
Eligibility
Essential
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Full GMC registration with license to practice in the UK
Experience
Essential
- Post graduate experience within the NHS
- Up to date basic life support training
- Evidence of clinical audit
Desirable
- Evidence of research or innovative service developments
- Experience with clinical trials
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of teaching skills / experience
Other
Essential
- Interest in Cancer Management
- Interest in Research
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).
