Job summary
Consultant in Clinical Oncology
(Less than full time post, 9 PAs)Please see attachment for full Job Description and Person Specification
We are seeking amotivated and experienced clinicianwith a specialist interest inProstate and Breast Cancers. The successful candidate will work closely with a team of established consultants includingDrs Simon Hughes, Ingrid White, Gurdip Azad, Kirsty Morrison, Stephen Morris, Ajay Aggarwal, Vinod Mullassery, Sindu Vivekanandan, Christy Goldsmith, Fiona Castell, Chin Chin Lim, Shahreen Ahmad, Daniel Smith, Prof Andrew Tutt, Prof Elinor Sawyer and Angela Swampillai. They will be supported by a team of Clinical Nurse Specialists. The service is led byDr Hartmut Kristeleit, Clinical Director for Oncology, andDr Mary Lei, Deputy Clinical Director for Clinical Oncology.
This Consultant post comprises9 Programmed Activities (PAs)and is focused on supporting theProstate and Breast Oncology Servicesat GSTT and KCH.
Main duties of the job
Please see attachment for full Job Description and Person SpecificationApplicants must be fully registered with theGMC, hold aLicence to Practise, and be listed on theSpecialist Registerwith CCTin Oncology - or within 6 months of attaining CCT by the date of interview. AFellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists (FRCR)or equivalent is essential, along with broad experience inClinical Oncology, includingsystemic anti-cancer therapy and radiotherapy. Aresearch degreeis highly desirable.
The role involves working in ajoint-clinic and multidisciplinary team (MDT)setting, with clinics based at GSTT and KCH and access to a robust clinical trials infrastructure. The postholder will oversee systemic anti-cancer therapy and radiotherapy treatments for patients with Breast and Prostate Cancers, with services delivered both at the Guy's Cancer Centre and local facilities.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust is a key partner inKing's Health Partners (KHP)--one of only sixAcademic Health Science Centresin the UK accredited by the Department of Health. KHP is committed to transforming cancer care across the region through a dynamic five-year strategy focused on excellence inclinical care, research, and innovation. Guy's and St Thomas' Foundation is also committed to supporting projects that benefit cancer patients and staff through the Guy's Cancer Charity.
As part of this commitment, the purpose-builtGuy's Cancer Centreoffers a modern, patient-focused environment designed in collaboration with staff and patients. The centre is organised into dedicated "villages" forpatient support, radiotherapy, systemic anti-cancer therapy, andoutpatient services, ensuring a seamless and supportive experience for patients throughout their treatment journey.
The 2 cancer centres are equipped with 9 TrueBeam linacs, 3 CT simulators and 1 PET/CT. The Radiotherapy Department at Guy's and St Thomas' offers a wide range of specialised radiotherapy techniques including IMRT, IGRT, VMAT, 4D-RT, SABR, HDR brachytherapy, LDR seed brachytherapy, TSEBT, TBI and SRS.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attachment for full Job Description and Person Specification
Job Summary:
To provide clinical oncology services to the GSTFT Cancer Centre and South East London Cancer Network.
To participate in research activities and clinical trials as required.
To participate in clinical and other service activities with the object of ensuring a high standard of patient care.
To take an active part in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training.
- To contribute to the management of the clinical service and service development.
Duties and responsibilities:
Clinical:
The post holder will, together with consultant colleagues, be responsible for the provision of Clinical Oncology services to the Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust to include:
o Diagnosis and treatment of patients of the Guys and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust in such hospitals, health centres or clinics or other premises as required.
o Continuing clinical responsibility for the patients in your charge, allowing for all proper delegation to, and training of, your staff.
o Domiciliary consultations as required from time to time.
o The diagnosis and treatment of patients occupying accommodation made available under Sections 58, 65 and 66 of the National Health Service Act 1977, in so far as such patients have not made private arrangements for such treatment under Section 65(2) of the Act.
The post holder will be working in joint-clinic settings and will be supported by other oncologists in the MDT.
Inpatient care of clinical oncology patients is delivered by a ward attending rota system shared by all clinical oncology consultants. This translates to approximately 2 ward cover weeks per year during which routine work is cancelled.
Teaching:
All consultants are expected to take part in undergraduate teaching during their normal clinical work. Consultants taking on additional teaching responsibilities will have time allocated for these in their job plan.
Training:
All consultants will be expected to contribute to the training and support of doctors in training, including the role of Educational Supervisor in the educational contracts for junior staff in the specialty.
Research:
Clinical trial activity and Clinical Research is a key element of the work of a clinical oncology consultant and consultants will be expected to undertake in this activity as agreed with their clinical director.
Clinical Governance:
All consultants are expected to take part in clinical governance activity, including clinical audit, clinical guideline and protocol development and clinical risk management.
Clinical Management:
All consultants are expected to contribute to the management and development of their clinical service.
Other:
The list of duties and responsibilities given above is not an exhaustive list and the post holder may be asked to undertake other duties in line with the overall purpose and nature of the post as may be required by the clinical director from time to time.
This job description reflects core activities of a post at a particular time. The Trust expects that all staff will recognise this and adopt a flexible approach to work.
All consultants are expected to contribute to the smooth running of their directorate as required; in particular, to comply with the policies and procedures, Standing Orders and Financial Regulations of the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attachment for full Job Description and Person Specification
Job Summary:
To provide clinical oncology services to the GSTFT Cancer Centre and South East London Cancer Network.
To participate in research activities and clinical trials as required.
To participate in clinical and other service activities with the object of ensuring a high standard of patient care.
To take an active part in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training.
- To contribute to the management of the clinical service and service development.
Duties and responsibilities:
Clinical:
The post holder will, together with consultant colleagues, be responsible for the provision of Clinical Oncology services to the Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust to include:
o Diagnosis and treatment of patients of the Guys and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust in such hospitals, health centres or clinics or other premises as required.
o Continuing clinical responsibility for the patients in your charge, allowing for all proper delegation to, and training of, your staff.
o Domiciliary consultations as required from time to time.
o The diagnosis and treatment of patients occupying accommodation made available under Sections 58, 65 and 66 of the National Health Service Act 1977, in so far as such patients have not made private arrangements for such treatment under Section 65(2) of the Act.
The post holder will be working in joint-clinic settings and will be supported by other oncologists in the MDT.
Inpatient care of clinical oncology patients is delivered by a ward attending rota system shared by all clinical oncology consultants. This translates to approximately 2 ward cover weeks per year during which routine work is cancelled.
Teaching:
All consultants are expected to take part in undergraduate teaching during their normal clinical work. Consultants taking on additional teaching responsibilities will have time allocated for these in their job plan.
Training:
All consultants will be expected to contribute to the training and support of doctors in training, including the role of Educational Supervisor in the educational contracts for junior staff in the specialty.
Research:
Clinical trial activity and Clinical Research is a key element of the work of a clinical oncology consultant and consultants will be expected to undertake in this activity as agreed with their clinical director.
Clinical Governance:
All consultants are expected to take part in clinical governance activity, including clinical audit, clinical guideline and protocol development and clinical risk management.
Clinical Management:
All consultants are expected to contribute to the management and development of their clinical service.
Other:
The list of duties and responsibilities given above is not an exhaustive list and the post holder may be asked to undertake other duties in line with the overall purpose and nature of the post as may be required by the clinical director from time to time.
This job description reflects core activities of a post at a particular time. The Trust expects that all staff will recognise this and adopt a flexible approach to work.
All consultants are expected to contribute to the smooth running of their directorate as required; in particular, to comply with the policies and procedures, Standing Orders and Financial Regulations of the Trust.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- FRCR or registrable equivalent
- Hold MRCP
- Full GMC Registration
- Entry on the Specialist Register (in Clinical Oncology) and has CCT or within 6 months of attaining CCT by the date of interview
Desirable
- Possession of, or working towards, a higher degree qualification (MD or PhD)
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Training in management of Breast and Prostate cancers
- Experience of multidisciplinary cancer care.
- Experience of clinical trial development and operation.
- Experience of Acute Oncology.
- Broad training in Clinical Oncology including both radiotherapy & chemotherapy
- Experience in IMRT & IGRT
Desirable
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
- Good communication skills
Audit Management & IT
Essential
- Track record of clinical governance, audit, management and IT skills required
- Understanding of principles of audit
Research, Teaching skill & experience
Essential
- Experience in clinical trials
- Definite track record of research, publications/ understanding / knowledge of Research ethics
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff
Desirable
- Evidence of original peer-reviewed research
- Evidence of commitment to teaching
Leadership / Management skills
Essential
- Evidence of organisational and time management skills
- Evidence of Clinical Audit experience
- Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
- Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.
- Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience and ability to work co-operatively with others.
- Able to change and adapt, respond to changing circumstances and to cope with setbacks or pressure.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Experience of performance management, developing and motivating staff.
- Knowledge of finance and budgets.
Desirable
- Evidence of understanding of role of clinical management
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- FRCR or registrable equivalent
- Hold MRCP
- Full GMC Registration
- Entry on the Specialist Register (in Clinical Oncology) and has CCT or within 6 months of attaining CCT by the date of interview
Desirable
- Possession of, or working towards, a higher degree qualification (MD or PhD)
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Training in management of Breast and Prostate cancers
- Experience of multidisciplinary cancer care.
- Experience of clinical trial development and operation.
- Experience of Acute Oncology.
- Broad training in Clinical Oncology including both radiotherapy & chemotherapy
- Experience in IMRT & IGRT
Desirable
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
- Good communication skills
Audit Management & IT
Essential
- Track record of clinical governance, audit, management and IT skills required
- Understanding of principles of audit
Research, Teaching skill & experience
Essential
- Experience in clinical trials
- Definite track record of research, publications/ understanding / knowledge of Research ethics
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff
Desirable
- Evidence of original peer-reviewed research
- Evidence of commitment to teaching
Leadership / Management skills
Essential
- Evidence of organisational and time management skills
- Evidence of Clinical Audit experience
- Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
- Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.
- Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience and ability to work co-operatively with others.
- Able to change and adapt, respond to changing circumstances and to cope with setbacks or pressure.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Experience of performance management, developing and motivating staff.
- Knowledge of finance and budgets.
Desirable
- Evidence of understanding of role of clinical management
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
