Job summary
The LGT RDC service went live in September 2022 and was designed to improve cancer diagnostic pathways, patient care and experience. We work alongside and collaboratively with the RDCs at Guys Hospital (GSTT) and Princess Royal Hospital (PRUH) to provide cover for all patients in South East London and operate under guidance from SELCA (South East London Cancer Alliance). We all follow the same principles and guidelines in providing a shared approach to triaging and investigating patients referred with nonspecific symptoms suggestive of cancer.
We are now seeking to employ an additional General Practitioner with a specialist interest in oncology and diagnostics to join our dynamic, enthusiastic and forward thinking team, to further develop, deliver and embed our innovative model of care. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new innovative approach to early cancer diagnosis.
Main duties of the job
Specifically the post-holder will deliver general medical and diagnostic expertise in the outpatient QEH RDC. Also, this position will be to help build primary and secondary care links across the South East London network to help improve patient access to RDCs.
Candidates are expected to be experienced GPs with interest in diagnostics, ideally with robust working knowledge of local cancer referral pathways. A good clinician keen to work across care boundaries to produce more effective and innovative service delivery.
The post holder will work in the Outpatient RDC
- Deliver clinical care within the RDC
- Help oversee Advanced Nurse Practitioners working within the service
- Develop, implement, and evaluate new pathways of care for RDC patients especially across primary and secondary care
- Provide education and training to RDC clinical team
- Develop on existing primary care relationships and increase the profile of the RDC within South East London
- The ability to partake in service evaluation, research and education opportunities.
About us
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
- Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will be accountable to Dr Sarah Weild, Clinical Lead for the LGT RDC and Dr Jim Milton, Clinical Director of Acute & General Medicine.
Provide High Quality Care to Patients
- The post holder must be medically qualified and hold a licence to practice in relevant specialties
- To develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties required of the post.
- To ensure prompt attendance at agreed direct clinical care Programmed Activities.
- To ensure patients are involved in decisions about their care and to respond to their views.
Clinical Roles:
- Delivery of 3 clinical sessions (1 and a half days) this would include a full day at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in the Outpatient clinic with a half day for telephone follow-up consultations and clinical administration (can be done remotely). This will involve a combination of triage discussion of primary care referrals with Advanced Nurse Practitioners as well as seeing new patients referred to the service and undertaking telephone follow up
- 1 non-clinical session (half day) for training, GP networking and service delivery or research/education
- Multidisciplinary team meeting with other RDC members on a weekly basis in order to discuss ongoing referrals & difficult cases
- Provision of advice to primary care referrers directly during clinical session if required
Research, Teaching and Training
- There is opportunity for developing interests in education, research and training
- The main teaching and training commitment will be with engagement of local GPs to promote the service within primary care and the Trust, increasing links and building relationships between services and departments. Further opportunities for developing interests in education, research and training can be discussed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will be accountable to Dr Sarah Weild, Clinical Lead for the LGT RDC and Dr Jim Milton, Clinical Director of Acute & General Medicine.
Provide High Quality Care to Patients
- The post holder must be medically qualified and hold a licence to practice in relevant specialties
- To develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties required of the post.
- To ensure prompt attendance at agreed direct clinical care Programmed Activities.
- To ensure patients are involved in decisions about their care and to respond to their views.
Clinical Roles:
- Delivery of 3 clinical sessions (1 and a half days) this would include a full day at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in the Outpatient clinic with a half day for telephone follow-up consultations and clinical administration (can be done remotely). This will involve a combination of triage discussion of primary care referrals with Advanced Nurse Practitioners as well as seeing new patients referred to the service and undertaking telephone follow up
- 1 non-clinical session (half day) for training, GP networking and service delivery or research/education
- Multidisciplinary team meeting with other RDC members on a weekly basis in order to discuss ongoing referrals & difficult cases
- Provision of advice to primary care referrers directly during clinical session if required
Research, Teaching and Training
- There is opportunity for developing interests in education, research and training
- The main teaching and training commitment will be with engagement of local GPs to promote the service within primary care and the Trust, increasing links and building relationships between services and departments. Further opportunities for developing interests in education, research and training can be discussed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- MBBS or equivalent MRCGP
Desirable
- Robust working knowledge of local cancer pathways
- MRCP
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Proven experience in Primary Care post full GP registration with broad based training and wide experience of both acute and chronic conditions including medical, surgical, gynaecological and urological conditions
- Experience of working in a multicultural environment
- Experience in management of mental health conditions
Desirable
- Proven experience in Primary Care post full GP registration
- Experience in Cancer care
- Robust working knowledge of local population needs and local care pathways
Clinical SKills
Essential
- Management of acutely unwell patients
- Management of patients with long term conditions
- Management of patients with multi-morbidities
Desirable
- Evidence-based knowledge of medical assessment of cancer patients
- Skills in cross-speciality collaboration and/or liaison working
Audit,Management & IT
Essential
- Understanding of Quality Improvement Programmes
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit
- Understanding of the principles of clinical governance and clinical risk
Desirable
- Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management
- Experience in delivery of quality improvement programmes
Research,Teaching Skills & Experience
Essential
- Ability to teach clinical skills to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines
- An understanding of general principles, scientific method and interpretation of literature
Desirable
- Teaching experience
- Experience of the principles and applications of clinical research
Leadership & Management skills
Essential
- Communication; Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
- Accountability; Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority
- Interpersonal Skills; 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.
Desirable
- Evidence of experience in delivery of change
- Experience of performance management, developing and motivating staff
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- MBBS or equivalent MRCGP
Desirable
- Robust working knowledge of local cancer pathways
- MRCP
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Proven experience in Primary Care post full GP registration with broad based training and wide experience of both acute and chronic conditions including medical, surgical, gynaecological and urological conditions
- Experience of working in a multicultural environment
- Experience in management of mental health conditions
Desirable
- Proven experience in Primary Care post full GP registration
- Experience in Cancer care
- Robust working knowledge of local population needs and local care pathways
Clinical SKills
Essential
- Management of acutely unwell patients
- Management of patients with long term conditions
- Management of patients with multi-morbidities
Desirable
- Evidence-based knowledge of medical assessment of cancer patients
- Skills in cross-speciality collaboration and/or liaison working
Audit,Management & IT
Essential
- Understanding of Quality Improvement Programmes
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit
- Understanding of the principles of clinical governance and clinical risk
Desirable
- Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management
- Experience in delivery of quality improvement programmes
Research,Teaching Skills & Experience
Essential
- Ability to teach clinical skills to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines
- An understanding of general principles, scientific method and interpretation of literature
Desirable
- Teaching experience
- Experience of the principles and applications of clinical research
Leadership & Management skills
Essential
- Communication; Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
- Accountability; Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority
- Interpersonal Skills; 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.
Desirable
- Evidence of experience in delivery of change
- Experience of performance management, developing and motivating staff
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).
