Job summary
We are looking for a compassionate and quality driven Consultant Clinical Oncologist colleague to join our Oncology team.
This new fixed term post offers an exciting opportunity to support and further develop our Onoclogy service, including HPB and lung cancer and developing the cancer frailty pathway.
The appointee will work closely with our existing Oncologists, our CNSs, ward staff and the wider multidisciplinary teams, to deliver high-quality oncological care.
The day to day work of the successful applicant will be located in the Macmillan Unit at the West Suffolk Hospital, supported by our excellent CNSs AOS team and the ward team. There are no on call duties, however there may be the need to cover the occasional bank holiday.
Candidates should be on or eligible for inclusion onto the GMC Specialist or be within 6 months of their expected date of obtaining a CCT (or equivalent) at the time of the interview.
Main duties of the job
This post arises as a consequence of developments in oncology to develop a frailty pathway and requiring more subspecialised skills in lung and HPB oncology and increased workload within the department at West Suffolk Hospital.
At the West Suffolk there is a major oncology commitment to the management of urological, breast, colorectal, lung and upper gastrointestinal cancers, and lymphoma. It is expected that the appointee will jointly manage the lung and HPB cancer practice at West Suffolk with Dr Patterson. There may be the possibility of the post holder being able to undertake radiotherapy and a sub-specialist out-patient clinic at Addenbrookes. Other interests may be accommodated by negotiation. The successful post holder would be expected to see approximately 250 new patient referrals per annum.
In the event of the successful applicant choosing to work part time, the priority will lie with the management of lung and HPB at West Suffolk, the post holder will be expected to cross cover his or her oncology colleagues at the West Suffolk and to provide general oncology cover for that hospital including the management of patients with cancer of unknown primary. There are established multidisciplinary teams with weekly multidisciplinary meetings (MDTs) in all of the above subspecialties at both hospital
The post has no regular out of hours (evening or weekend) commitment, although the post holder will be required to participate in any bank holiday cover rotas for both hospital
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Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a fixed term post 8 PAs based at West Suffolk Hospital Bury St. Edmunds Suffolk, with the possibility of 2 PAs based at Addenbrookes Hospital Cambridge in
the next couple of months for the right candidate. This is a new post, comprising 6.5 PAs of Direct Clinical Care (DCC) and 1.5 PAs of Supporting Professional Activity (SPA).
Duties & Responsibilities of the post
This post arises as a consequence of developments in oncology to develop a frailty pathway and requiring more subspecialised skills in lung and HPB oncology and increased workload within the department at West Suffolk Hospital.
At the West Suffolk there is a major oncology commitment to the management of urological, breast, colorectal, lung and upper gastrointestinal cancers, and lymphoma. It is expected that the appointee will jointly manage the lung and HPB cancer practice at West Suffolk with Dr Patterson. There may be the possibility of the post holder being able to undertake radiotherapy and a sub-specialist out-patient clinic at Addenbrookes. Other interests may be accommodated by negotiation. The successful post holder would be expected to see approximately 250 new patient referrals per annum.
In the event of the successful applicant choosing to work part time, the priority will lie with the management of lung and HPB at West Suffolk, the post holder will be expected to cross cover his or her oncology colleagues at the West Suffolk and to provide general oncology cover for that hospital including the management of patients with cancer of unknown primary. There are established multidisciplinary teams with weekly multidisciplinary meetings (MDTs) in all of the above subspecialties at both hospitals
The post has no regular out of hours (evening or weekend) commitment, although the post holder will be required to participate in any bank holiday cover rotas for both hospitals.
Clinical commitments
The appointee will work closely with the five Oncology Consultants already in post at West Suffolk Hospital, and with our team of Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNSs).
The Oncology Department is based in the Macmillan Unit at the West Suffolk Hospital. The clinics at West Suffolk Hospital are held in the Macmillan outpatients and are well supported by nursing and reception staff. They contain both new and follow-up patients. The CNSs are available to support the Consultants during out-patient clinics, and there are also weekly Nurse-led clinics running alongside the Consultant clinics.
Ward referrals are shared between the relevant site-specific Consultants.
MDT meetings are held weekly and the SMDT meetings are teleconferenced with Addenbrookes and Papworth Hospitals.
At CUH the post holder will undertake radiotherapy and a sub-specialist out-patient clinic.
Administrative
The appointee will be expected to do patient-related administrative work for their clinical workload. This will include using the electronic patient record and other IT systems at both hospitals and using remote access. They will be expected to join in departmental management meetings. The appointee will, with time, be encouraged to take on management roles where appropriate within the Oncology Department.
The appointee will be encouraged to take an active role in any relevant Trust committees or sub-committees and any local or regional oncology meetings.
Job Plan
A job plan will be agreed with the post holder. This plan will be reviewed annually and will provide an opportunity for discussion of the individuals personal development plan and for appraisal. Annual review will be used to check that the record of fixed and flexible sessions is accurate and compliant with the EWTD; covers on-call commitments and is compatible with the agreed template for the specialty and that any problems arising can be resolved. This also provides an opportunity for constructive debate about the individuals personal development plan including CPD and any evolving special interests, which the appointee may wish to pursue.
Clinical Governance/Audit is undertaken as an ongoing programme within the Region. It is expected that the appointee will be actively involved in this.
Mentoring
The new appointee will be supported and mentored for the first six months of the post this will be provided by one of the consultants in the department, depending on the appointees choice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a fixed term post 8 PAs based at West Suffolk Hospital Bury St. Edmunds Suffolk, with the possibility of 2 PAs based at Addenbrookes Hospital Cambridge in
the next couple of months for the right candidate. This is a new post, comprising 6.5 PAs of Direct Clinical Care (DCC) and 1.5 PAs of Supporting Professional Activity (SPA).
Duties & Responsibilities of the post
This post arises as a consequence of developments in oncology to develop a frailty pathway and requiring more subspecialised skills in lung and HPB oncology and increased workload within the department at West Suffolk Hospital.
At the West Suffolk there is a major oncology commitment to the management of urological, breast, colorectal, lung and upper gastrointestinal cancers, and lymphoma. It is expected that the appointee will jointly manage the lung and HPB cancer practice at West Suffolk with Dr Patterson. There may be the possibility of the post holder being able to undertake radiotherapy and a sub-specialist out-patient clinic at Addenbrookes. Other interests may be accommodated by negotiation. The successful post holder would be expected to see approximately 250 new patient referrals per annum.
In the event of the successful applicant choosing to work part time, the priority will lie with the management of lung and HPB at West Suffolk, the post holder will be expected to cross cover his or her oncology colleagues at the West Suffolk and to provide general oncology cover for that hospital including the management of patients with cancer of unknown primary. There are established multidisciplinary teams with weekly multidisciplinary meetings (MDTs) in all of the above subspecialties at both hospitals
The post has no regular out of hours (evening or weekend) commitment, although the post holder will be required to participate in any bank holiday cover rotas for both hospitals.
Clinical commitments
The appointee will work closely with the five Oncology Consultants already in post at West Suffolk Hospital, and with our team of Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNSs).
The Oncology Department is based in the Macmillan Unit at the West Suffolk Hospital. The clinics at West Suffolk Hospital are held in the Macmillan outpatients and are well supported by nursing and reception staff. They contain both new and follow-up patients. The CNSs are available to support the Consultants during out-patient clinics, and there are also weekly Nurse-led clinics running alongside the Consultant clinics.
Ward referrals are shared between the relevant site-specific Consultants.
MDT meetings are held weekly and the SMDT meetings are teleconferenced with Addenbrookes and Papworth Hospitals.
At CUH the post holder will undertake radiotherapy and a sub-specialist out-patient clinic.
Administrative
The appointee will be expected to do patient-related administrative work for their clinical workload. This will include using the electronic patient record and other IT systems at both hospitals and using remote access. They will be expected to join in departmental management meetings. The appointee will, with time, be encouraged to take on management roles where appropriate within the Oncology Department.
The appointee will be encouraged to take an active role in any relevant Trust committees or sub-committees and any local or regional oncology meetings.
Job Plan
A job plan will be agreed with the post holder. This plan will be reviewed annually and will provide an opportunity for discussion of the individuals personal development plan and for appraisal. Annual review will be used to check that the record of fixed and flexible sessions is accurate and compliant with the EWTD; covers on-call commitments and is compatible with the agreed template for the specialty and that any problems arising can be resolved. This also provides an opportunity for constructive debate about the individuals personal development plan including CPD and any evolving special interests, which the appointee may wish to pursue.
Clinical Governance/Audit is undertaken as an ongoing programme within the Region. It is expected that the appointee will be actively involved in this.
Mentoring
The new appointee will be supported and mentored for the first six months of the post this will be provided by one of the consultants in the department, depending on the appointees choice.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP and FRCR or equivalent
- Full GMC registration
Desirable
- MD or PhD or evidence of equivalent qualifications, Training and expertise
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the Advisory Appointments Committee. Relevant CCT or equivalent, must be confirmed by GMC by date of Advisory Appointments Committee
Appraisal, Clinical Governance and Standards
Essential
- To have training and experience in appraisal systems
- To have a broad understanding of all elements of, and a commitment to, the principles of Clinical Governance
- To have a thorough knowledge and demonstrable understanding of Good Medical Practice from the GMC
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Wide knowledge of general medicine and clinical oncology to provide a basis of care for acute and chronically ill oncology patients, in order to promote cross-cover of the general oncology practice at West Suffolk Hospital.
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience of image guided radiotherapy and IMRT
Desirable
- Formal communication skills training
- Experience of advanced radiotherapy Techniques
Personal Skills and Qualities
Essential
- Commitment to developing oncology services in the changing environment of the NHS
- Ability to cope with stress and difficult emotional situations
- Enthusiastic to develop oncology as an evidence-based subject
- Willingness and ability to co-operate with specialists in other departments to develop and expand joint oncology services within both Trusts. Computer literate
Desirable
- Has own current driving licence
- N.B see Main Conditions of Service (7.14)
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrated by possession of CCST at the time of taking up the post
Desirable
- Specialist experience of Lung and HPB Cancers
Teaching and Training, Research and Publications
Essential
- Evidence of commitment to teaching junior medical and nursing/radiographer staff
- Experience of clinical or laboratory research.
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals and/or presentations at National or International meetings
- Motivated to enter patients into Phase III clinical trials
Desirable
- Have the potential to develop a research-based practice at Addenbrookes and the West Suffolk
- Track record of high-level recruitment into phase III trials
Management and Audit Training
Essential
- Ability to assist in the efficient and smooth running of the Oncology service
- Ability to organise and manage day to day service delivery
- Ability to manage and lead strategic developments in service delivery
- Previous documented audit experience
Desirable
- Publication of audit results
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP and FRCR or equivalent
- Full GMC registration
Desirable
- MD or PhD or evidence of equivalent qualifications, Training and expertise
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the Advisory Appointments Committee. Relevant CCT or equivalent, must be confirmed by GMC by date of Advisory Appointments Committee
Appraisal, Clinical Governance and Standards
Essential
- To have training and experience in appraisal systems
- To have a broad understanding of all elements of, and a commitment to, the principles of Clinical Governance
- To have a thorough knowledge and demonstrable understanding of Good Medical Practice from the GMC
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Wide knowledge of general medicine and clinical oncology to provide a basis of care for acute and chronically ill oncology patients, in order to promote cross-cover of the general oncology practice at West Suffolk Hospital.
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience of image guided radiotherapy and IMRT
Desirable
- Formal communication skills training
- Experience of advanced radiotherapy Techniques
Personal Skills and Qualities
Essential
- Commitment to developing oncology services in the changing environment of the NHS
- Ability to cope with stress and difficult emotional situations
- Enthusiastic to develop oncology as an evidence-based subject
- Willingness and ability to co-operate with specialists in other departments to develop and expand joint oncology services within both Trusts. Computer literate
Desirable
- Has own current driving licence
- N.B see Main Conditions of Service (7.14)
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrated by possession of CCST at the time of taking up the post
Desirable
- Specialist experience of Lung and HPB Cancers
Teaching and Training, Research and Publications
Essential
- Evidence of commitment to teaching junior medical and nursing/radiographer staff
- Experience of clinical or laboratory research.
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals and/or presentations at National or International meetings
- Motivated to enter patients into Phase III clinical trials
Desirable
- Have the potential to develop a research-based practice at Addenbrookes and the West Suffolk
- Track record of high-level recruitment into phase III trials
Management and Audit Training
Essential
- Ability to assist in the efficient and smooth running of the Oncology service
- Ability to organise and manage day to day service delivery
- Ability to manage and lead strategic developments in service delivery
- Previous documented audit experience
Desirable
- Publication of audit results
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
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).
