Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Sarcoma team managing sarcoma patients in Merseyside and Cheshire and Lancs and Cumbria regions.
Clatterbridge Cancer Centre provides the non-surgical oncology service to the soft tissue sarcoma service multidisciplinary team which is based at Royal Liverpool Hospital and bone sarcoma patients in the Merseyside and Cheshire and Lancs and Cumbria regions. Currently there are soft tissue sarcoma surgeons based at Liverpool and Preston who you will work alongside as well as the oncologists at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.
The clinical team comprises 2 medical oncologists (1 current vacancy - this post), 2 clinical oncologists, with support from 2 cancer nurse specialists in sarcoma based at Clatterbridge.
A wide range of sarcoma management is provided at Clatterbridge including all varieties of soft tissue sarcomas/ soft tissue tumours, bone sarcomas and Gastrointestinal stromal tumours (GIST). Patients are managed as outpatients and inpatients with inpatient facilities for intensive systemic therapies and radiotherapy provided at the new flagship Clatterbridge Cancer Centre Liverpool, and active involvement in clinical trials,.
Main duties of the job
This post is a 5PA post comprising 2 outpatients clinics weekly, 1 regional sarcoma MDT, clinical administration and core SPA. There is opportunity for virtual clinics and MDTs, and in person attendance at CCCL is welcomed. Necessary equipment will be provided.
About us
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre is one of the largest networked cancer centres in the UK providing specialist cancer care to a population of 2.3m in Merseyside, Cheshire, the North West and the Isle of Man.
We combine high quality clinical services, research and academic excellence to develop innovative drugs and therapies, whilst providing the very highest quality, specialist care for patients.
In June 2020, the Trust moved its main site to the brand new eleven floor Specialist Cancer Centre in the heart of Liverpool. The new cancer hospital provides highly-specialised cancer care for patients with solid tumour and haematological malignancies. We have a unique multi-site care model consisting of three main sites, multiple systemic therapy sites and 15 outpatient centres. Our clinical model also includes the provision of chemotherapy in the home and workplace. Although the South Liverpool hospital is our main base, we continue to provide outpatient services at our current site on the Wirral peninsula and at our site on the Aintree Hospital campus.
CCC has long established links with the University of Liverpool Medical School and has developed joint projects with the departments of Medicine, Surgery, Pathology, Biochemistry, Neurosciences and Gynaecology. The appointee will be expected to develop and contribute to the current practice of treating the majority of patients either on standard centre protocols or in clinical trials.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To join the other Consultants in providing medical leadership to the Sarcoma team at Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.
- To contribute to leadership, management and development of all aspects of the Sarcoma team cancer services including out-patients clinics, in-patient management, the day chemotherapy ward and MDT meetings.
- To contribute to audits of Sarcoma , and other trust audits as required
- To contribute to the delivery of the Sarcoma services including consultant support for out-patients clinics, in-patients and for patients receiving treatment on the chemotherapy ward.
- To attend MDT for discussion of referrals
Please seeee attached Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To join the other Consultants in providing medical leadership to the Sarcoma team at Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.
- To contribute to leadership, management and development of all aspects of the Sarcoma team cancer services including out-patients clinics, in-patient management, the day chemotherapy ward and MDT meetings.
- To contribute to audits of Sarcoma , and other trust audits as required
- To contribute to the delivery of the Sarcoma services including consultant support for out-patients clinics, in-patients and for patients receiving treatment on the chemotherapy ward.
- To attend MDT for discussion of referrals
Please seeee attached Job Description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Registration
- CCST, CCT, CESR CP or Article 14 or within 6 months of
- MRCP (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Relevant certificate of training in communication
Experience
Essential
- Specialist knowledge of dealing with the relevant tumour sites
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients
- Experience of research
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Experience of specialist training in the management of sarcoma malignancies
- Experience managing patients on clinical trials
- Experience of clinical audit
Desirable
- Post CCT experience in management of sarcoma
Key skills and Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work as part of multidisciplinary team
- Commitment to continuous professional development
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients and relatives
- Ability to work in a pressurised environment
- Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
Desirable
- Evidence of research activity and publications
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Registration
- CCST, CCT, CESR CP or Article 14 or within 6 months of
- MRCP (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Relevant certificate of training in communication
Experience
Essential
- Specialist knowledge of dealing with the relevant tumour sites
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients
- Experience of research
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Experience of specialist training in the management of sarcoma malignancies
- Experience managing patients on clinical trials
- Experience of clinical audit
Desirable
- Post CCT experience in management of sarcoma
Key skills and Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work as part of multidisciplinary team
- Commitment to continuous professional development
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients and relatives
- Ability to work in a pressurised environment
- Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
Desirable
- Evidence of research activity and publications
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).
