Job summary
This is an 8 month fixed term, part time opportunity for someone to join the Oncology service at University Hospitals Dorset. The post will be based predominantly at Poole Hospital alongside the inpatient ward and day unit.
The service treats a full range of Oncological malignancies. As well as junior Trust and training program SHO's, the post will be supported by Wessex Deanery specialist training registrar's, clinical nurse specialists and ANPs across both sites.
The post will provide a wide range of training opportunities in Oncology. All Senior Clinical Fellows would have an educational supervisor and access to the regional and local teaching programs. It would be envisaged that the successful applicant would complete a quality improvement project or audit and the opportunity to present these at regional level.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will gain experience of managing both in and outpatients and will also undertake on call. They will be required to work with other grades of staff, and help out with ward rounds, admitting patients and clinics in Oncology.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
There is a planned move for this service anticipated during Autumn 2025, when this role and base of work will relocate to Bournemouthsite. Upon relocation of the role/service, excess mileage allowance / reimbursement will not apply, and any travel between the postholder's home and work base will be classified as a commute. Any other changes unrelated to this, will be handled in line with Trust/National terms and conditions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more detailed information about the job description and person specification, please refer to the attached documents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more detailed information about the job description and person specification, please refer to the attached documents.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- PACES MRCP exam pass
- Minimum of 6 months NHS experience in Cancer Care specialties
- Minimum of 2 years' experience post qualification
Desirable
- Involvement in audit & research projects
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- Basic medical qualification
Interpersonal skills
Essential
- Good communicator
- Able to cope in stressful situations
- Keeps professional knowledge up to date
- Able to manage time effectively
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- PACES MRCP exam pass
- Minimum of 6 months NHS experience in Cancer Care specialties
- Minimum of 2 years' experience post qualification
Desirable
- Involvement in audit & research projects
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- Basic medical qualification
Interpersonal skills
Essential
- Good communicator
- Able to cope in stressful situations
- Keeps professional knowledge up to date
- Able to manage time effectively
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).
