Job summary
The James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (JPUH) is seeking to appoint a Consultant in Oncology. The post holder will have responsibility for providing a Clinical Leadership role to the Oncology team and supervision to the medical workforce including the Chemotherapy Day Unit.
This is a permanent post 1.0 WTE covering 10 PA's based at the James Paget University Hospital covering 5 days per week Monday to Friday. There will be no on-call commitments, pleasesee below for further information on job plan.
The final Job plan and detailed timetable will depend on both, experience and interests, of the candidate as well as the needs of the department, and, will be agreed with the Clinical Lead on behalf of the Divisional Medical Director, within three months of the commencement date of the appointee.The successful candidate will be offered a 10 PA contract in the first instance. There may be an opportunity to work one day per week at NNUH if this supports the chosen sub-specialisation. Part time appointments are also possible, and additional PAs are available to interested applicants. The mix of clinical sessions in the final job plan and rota will be agreed after discussion with the Clinical Lead. The weekly timetable will include the following mix of programmed activities.
Please note job description is currently with Royal College for approval, an updated Job Description will be uploaded shortly
Main duties of the job
1. Share the Oncology workload at JPUH.
2. Work collaboratively with visiting Oncologists from our neighbouring acute Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital.
3. Provide clinical leadership and supervision to Oncology Specialty and Specialist Doctors.
4. Responsibility for specialised clinics (area of sub-specialisation to be agreed upon; we'd be particularly keen for two of the following to be covered -Urology, Lung, Colorectal).
5. Work as part of a multidisciplinary team within the department, the Division and the wider hospital.
6.Active participation in MDT meetings.
7 Senior oversight for chemotherapy and AOS services.
8. To take part in the consultation and advisory service to medical colleagues in other specialities in the Trust and to general practitioners
9. Active contribution to clinical meetings, postgraduate and undergraduate activities of the Trust.
10. Participation in teaching and audit activities of the Department.
11. Participation in research. Acquiring suitable trials as principal investigator.
12. To contribute to a system of mutual cover for annual, study and professional leave.
13. To support CUP service and inpatient care.
14. Contribution to chemotherapy protocols, policies, and prescribing.
15. Participate in the Trust's Clinical Governance processes and in CPD. The Trust will provide study leave expenses in line with national terms and conditions of service.
16. Contribute and support the development and service improvements of the department.
About us
James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a rapidlygrowing Trust with a very bright future, and we take pride in finding the right 'Paget's People' to help deliver the best care for our patients on the east coast of Norfolk.
We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post will be based within the local oncology team, but will have closelinks to Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital.
At our Trust there is one Medical Oncologist covering two specialist bodysites with clinics at JPUH (three clinic sessions) and overseeing general services relating to inpatient and outpatient oncology care. There are five visiting clinical oncologists providing clinics for various other body sites (ten clinic sessions). There are three specialty doctors based at the chemotherapy and day care unit (Sandra Chapman Centre), who are also supporting clinics and there is excellent support by seven oncology specialist nurses, based at the Sandra Chapman Centre as well assupporting outpatients and providing nurse led clinics.Departmental FacilitiesOur Oncology Department operates in several areas. Oncology delivers a mix of day case and outpatient services and provides more than 7,000chemotherapy treatments and 800 outpatient appointments perannum.
The main service areas:1. Sandra Chapman Unit, a chemotherapy and day care unit for oncology and haematology patients.2. Acute Oncology Services. This service supports cancer patients visiting the Sandra Chapman Unit and patients admitted to the hospital. The service is supported by a team of specialist nurses.3. Oncology specialist clinics are held five days a week. Clinics arecurrently run by five visiting consultants from Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, and the resident consultants.4. Research: This is supported by 2 dedicated research nurses / specialists and various administrative posts within the hospital research department5. MUO / CUP services
NNUH Oncology Department also runs a radiotherapy department with five linear accelerators and a 35 bed oncology / haematology specialist ward. The chemotherapy day ward at NNUH (13 chairs) and is linked to a 5 bed acute oncology unit. These additional facilities are also available to JPUH patients if required.
The service works in close conjunction with the Norfolk and NorwichUniversity Hospital, sharing various protocols and policies. NNUH provides on-call and further specialist services, such as an MSCC MDT. There are common strategies and protocols for the care of patients with malignant oncological disorders discussed at multi-disciplinary meetingsOncology and Haematology share a chemotherapy day care unit (SandraChapman Centre). The post holder may be sharing responsibilities in these areas and is expected to participate in joint meetings and governance work. The post holder will contribute to the AOS and CUP services and oncology inpatient care and to the set-up and coordination of clinical trials
Clinical SpectrumTreatments provided in the Sandra Chapman Unit cover a wide range ofregimes. Some regimes for melanoma, sarcoma and brain tumours, as well as chemo-RT protocols are only offered at NNUH however, with the new post in place it is planned to offer these patients local care as well. The Consultant will be involved with chemotherapy planning and prescribing. There is a high emphasis on compassionate, holistic care for oncology patients, including thorough symptom control.
Radiotherapy is provided at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital,whose Acute Oncology and On Call service can be contacted at any time.Palliative care is provided in conjunction with a local palliative team, who also visit Sandra Chapman Centre if required and have a very active in-patient hospital service. They also provide outpatient clinics and palliative care in the community.The Acute Oncology Service offers acute management of out-patient as well as in-patient cancer-related emergencies. It links into the cancermanagement of other teams, and brings the Oncology team in contact with all aspects of oncology inpatient care.The local oncology team provides support to the various oncology clinicsdetailed above.There are daily MDT meetings requiring input from either visiting consultants or the local oncology team.The post holder is expected to undertake both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post will be based within the local oncology team, but will have closelinks to Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital.
At our Trust there is one Medical Oncologist covering two specialist bodysites with clinics at JPUH (three clinic sessions) and overseeing general services relating to inpatient and outpatient oncology care. There are five visiting clinical oncologists providing clinics for various other body sites (ten clinic sessions). There are three specialty doctors based at the chemotherapy and day care unit (Sandra Chapman Centre), who are also supporting clinics and there is excellent support by seven oncology specialist nurses, based at the Sandra Chapman Centre as well assupporting outpatients and providing nurse led clinics.Departmental FacilitiesOur Oncology Department operates in several areas. Oncology delivers a mix of day case and outpatient services and provides more than 7,000chemotherapy treatments and 800 outpatient appointments perannum.
The main service areas:1. Sandra Chapman Unit, a chemotherapy and day care unit for oncology and haematology patients.2. Acute Oncology Services. This service supports cancer patients visiting the Sandra Chapman Unit and patients admitted to the hospital. The service is supported by a team of specialist nurses.3. Oncology specialist clinics are held five days a week. Clinics arecurrently run by five visiting consultants from Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, and the resident consultants.4. Research: This is supported by 2 dedicated research nurses / specialists and various administrative posts within the hospital research department5. MUO / CUP services
NNUH Oncology Department also runs a radiotherapy department with five linear accelerators and a 35 bed oncology / haematology specialist ward. The chemotherapy day ward at NNUH (13 chairs) and is linked to a 5 bed acute oncology unit. These additional facilities are also available to JPUH patients if required.
The service works in close conjunction with the Norfolk and NorwichUniversity Hospital, sharing various protocols and policies. NNUH provides on-call and further specialist services, such as an MSCC MDT. There are common strategies and protocols for the care of patients with malignant oncological disorders discussed at multi-disciplinary meetingsOncology and Haematology share a chemotherapy day care unit (SandraChapman Centre). The post holder may be sharing responsibilities in these areas and is expected to participate in joint meetings and governance work. The post holder will contribute to the AOS and CUP services and oncology inpatient care and to the set-up and coordination of clinical trials
Clinical SpectrumTreatments provided in the Sandra Chapman Unit cover a wide range ofregimes. Some regimes for melanoma, sarcoma and brain tumours, as well as chemo-RT protocols are only offered at NNUH however, with the new post in place it is planned to offer these patients local care as well. The Consultant will be involved with chemotherapy planning and prescribing. There is a high emphasis on compassionate, holistic care for oncology patients, including thorough symptom control.
Radiotherapy is provided at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital,whose Acute Oncology and On Call service can be contacted at any time.Palliative care is provided in conjunction with a local palliative team, who also visit Sandra Chapman Centre if required and have a very active in-patient hospital service. They also provide outpatient clinics and palliative care in the community.The Acute Oncology Service offers acute management of out-patient as well as in-patient cancer-related emergencies. It links into the cancermanagement of other teams, and brings the Oncology team in contact with all aspects of oncology inpatient care.The local oncology team provides support to the various oncology clinicsdetailed above.There are daily MDT meetings requiring input from either visiting consultants or the local oncology team.The post holder is expected to undertake both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or Basic Medical Degree
- Full GMC Registration
- MRCP or equivalent
- Being on or eligible for the UK Specialist Register at the date of interview.
Desirable
- Appropriate higher degree (eg MD, PhD or equivalent)
Training, audit and research
Essential
- Experience in teaching junior medical staff and medical students
- Familiarity with conducting clinical audit
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Involvement in research projects and published papers
Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in Oncology setting
- Ability to provide expert clinical opinion across a wide range of problems within the specialty
Desirable
- Experience of committee work/project management
Management and Leadership
Essential
- Motivation and ability to plan and develop the service
- Willingness to participate in and lead a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience of or specific training in management
- Experience or specific training in leadership
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or Basic Medical Degree
- Full GMC Registration
- MRCP or equivalent
- Being on or eligible for the UK Specialist Register at the date of interview.
Desirable
- Appropriate higher degree (eg MD, PhD or equivalent)
Training, audit and research
Essential
- Experience in teaching junior medical staff and medical students
- Familiarity with conducting clinical audit
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Involvement in research projects and published papers
Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in Oncology setting
- Ability to provide expert clinical opinion across a wide range of problems within the specialty
Desirable
- Experience of committee work/project management
Management and Leadership
Essential
- Motivation and ability to plan and develop the service
- Willingness to participate in and lead a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience of or specific training in management
- Experience or specific training in leadership
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
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).
