Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time consultant medical oncologist predominantly based at Queen's Hospital in Romford on a 12-month fixed term basis.
The successful applicant will preferably have a specialist interest in the treatment of breast cancer plus another tumour site of their choice, and have full registration with the General Medical Council with the licence to practice.
There are opportunities for you to develop further your interests in research, leadership and teaching.
We are a friendly and supportive team into which we would love to welcome you.
If you are the right person for this role and would like an informal discussion, please contact Dr Amy Ward or Dr Simon Ball (tel: 01708 435 000 ext 2078).
Main duties of the job
The post is for a full-time consultant medical oncologist which requires site-specialist interest in breast and another specialist area.
The post holder will be expected to provide to a high standard the full range of specialist diagnosis, treatment and care to patients requiring oncology services as outlined in the proposed program, including the following:
- Medical oncology management of breast malignancy (supported by two consultant clinical oncologists)
- To provide input into the Acute Oncology Service
- To work with and support the established multi-disciplinary site-specific teams
- Outpatient chemotherapy and inpatient clinical opinions
- To participate in the out of hours on-call service (1:12)
- To take an active role in research and clinical trials
- To contribute actively to clinical governance within the department
- To support and develop quality improvement projects in the department
- To actively participate in the department's teaching programme and undertake supervision, teaching and training of medical trainees and other multi-professional staff, in line with guidance from the relevant Royal Colleges or specialty bodies
To participate in clinical guidelines development, audit and CPD and ensure successful revalidation when required
About us
Under the leadership of our Chair Jacqui Smith and Matthew Trainer, our Chief Executive, we provide care for the residents of three of the most diverse London boroughs. More than half of our 7,500 strong workforce are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and most live in Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge. We also provide healthcare services to people in south west Essex, and specialist neurosciences services to the whole of the county.
Our services include all the major specialties of large acute hospitals, operating from two main sites - King George Hospital in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We also provide outpatient services at Brentwood Community Hospital, Barking Hospital, Loxford Polyclinic, and Harold Wood Polyclinic. We have two of the busiest emergency departments in London.
As we recover from Covid-19, we're proud to be leading the way nationally in reducing the time our patients wait to get the treatment they need. The pandemic provided the drive forour teams to innovate and change.
We know we have more work to do to improve waiting times for urgent and emergency care, and our performance against the four-hour emergency access standard remains challenged, in comparison to many other London trusts.
We are particularly proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre; Radiotherapy Centre; Hyper Acute Stroke Unit; and dedicated breast care service at King George Hospital. We're also pleased to be part of the NEL Cancer Alliance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Medical oncology management of breast malignancy (supported by a team of two clinical oncologists).
- New patient numbers approx. 200-250 in line with RCR guidelines.
- Input into the Acute Oncology Service; this service is led by a team of three acute oncology nurses who field calls and review patients. The acute oncology ward round/consultant supports the AOS nurses in this role, and undertakes ward reviews and offers oncology advice as necessary.
- Clinic reviews.
- To work with and support the established multi-disciplinary site-specific teams.
- Outpatient chemotherapy and inpatient clinical opinions.
- Participate in the out of hours on-call service:
- Consultants on-call frequency is 1:12 offsite for advice on oncology inpatients and to offer oncology advice to other teams.
- On-call Monday to Friday covers after 5pm until 9am the following morning.
- On-call on Saturday and Sunday covers the entire weekend supported by an on-site oncology registrar 9am-5pm, and the medical team overnight. There is an expectation of weekend consultant led ward rounds of new admissions/any unwell patients. Acute admissions are taken by the medical team out of hours, but oncology review may be requested the following day. This would only be needed for acutely unwell, complex patients.
- Time in lieu (such as for weekend working) will be considered by the Clinical Leads.
- To take an active role in research and clinical trials.
- Contribute actively to clinical governance within the department.
- To support and develop quality improvement projects within the department.
- Actively participate in the departments teaching programme and undertake supervision, teaching and training of medical trainees and other multi-professional staff, in line with guidance from the relevant Royal Colleges or specialty bodies.
- Participate in clinical guidelines development, audit and CPD, and ensure successful revalidation when required.
- Appropriate desk space and secretarial support will be available.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Medical oncology management of breast malignancy (supported by a team of two clinical oncologists).
- New patient numbers approx. 200-250 in line with RCR guidelines.
- Input into the Acute Oncology Service; this service is led by a team of three acute oncology nurses who field calls and review patients. The acute oncology ward round/consultant supports the AOS nurses in this role, and undertakes ward reviews and offers oncology advice as necessary.
- Clinic reviews.
- To work with and support the established multi-disciplinary site-specific teams.
- Outpatient chemotherapy and inpatient clinical opinions.
- Participate in the out of hours on-call service:
- Consultants on-call frequency is 1:12 offsite for advice on oncology inpatients and to offer oncology advice to other teams.
- On-call Monday to Friday covers after 5pm until 9am the following morning.
- On-call on Saturday and Sunday covers the entire weekend supported by an on-site oncology registrar 9am-5pm, and the medical team overnight. There is an expectation of weekend consultant led ward rounds of new admissions/any unwell patients. Acute admissions are taken by the medical team out of hours, but oncology review may be requested the following day. This would only be needed for acutely unwell, complex patients.
- Time in lieu (such as for weekend working) will be considered by the Clinical Leads.
- To take an active role in research and clinical trials.
- Contribute actively to clinical governance within the department.
- To support and develop quality improvement projects within the department.
- Actively participate in the departments teaching programme and undertake supervision, teaching and training of medical trainees and other multi-professional staff, in line with guidance from the relevant Royal Colleges or specialty bodies.
- Participate in clinical guidelines development, audit and CPD, and ensure successful revalidation when required.
- Appropriate desk space and secretarial support will be available.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC), or eligible for registration within six months of interview.
- Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or within six months of interview
- MRCP (Clinical Oncology)
- Understand and be competent at management of all stages of Oncology to CCST or higher. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of treatment regimens and research developments
Desirable
- MD Formal training in teaching techniques
- Higher Degree
- Experience with Trials
- Formal training in teaching techniques
- Published Audit
- Experience of audit management
- Leadership Qualities
- Management Course
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC), or eligible for registration within six months of interview.
- Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or within six months of interview
- MRCP (Clinical Oncology)
- Understand and be competent at management of all stages of Oncology to CCST or higher. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of treatment regimens and research developments
Desirable
- MD Formal training in teaching techniques
- Higher Degree
- Experience with Trials
- Formal training in teaching techniques
- Published Audit
- Experience of audit management
- Leadership Qualities
- Management Course
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).
