Job summary
This Oncology Consultant post will be based at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust (UHCW and South Warwickshire University Foundation Trust (SWUFT). The appointee will work in site specific local and specialist MDTs at UHCW and SWUFT.
The appointee will work with site specific local and specialist MDTs for Gynaecological Cancers at UHCW and Colorectal cancers at SWUFT. The typical new patient caseload is expected to be on average 5 per week in a 10PA job plan, and up to 210 per annum based on 42 working weeks of routine work (excluding leave and on-call).
The role is supported by a dedicated CNS team. You will be expected to support the Acute Oncology Service and the Oncology ward in-patient care, as necessary on working days. Patients will be treated in the Arden Cancer Centre on the UH site and Rugby St. Cross Hospital. SWUFT patients are treated in the Aylesford unit at Warwick hospital and the Rigby unit at Stratford hospital.
Main duties of the job
This Clinical Oncology Consultant post will be based at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust (UHCW) and South Warwickshire University Foundation Trust (SWUFT). The appointee will work with site specific local and specialist MDTs for Gynaecological cancers at the UHCW and Colorectal cancers at SWUFT. The typical new patient caseload is expected to be around 5 per week, and up to 210 per annum overall, based on 42 working weeks of routine work (excluding leave and on-call).
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The appointee will take ongoing responsibility for patients under their care.
- The appointee will provide a consultation service and advisory service to other clinical colleagues in other specialties within the Trust and Primary Care.
- The appointee will develop close collaborative links with clinicians working in their specialties and work to develop services provided to patients in these areas to the highest standards including the development of treatment protocols and guidelines.
- The appointee will attend the site-specific MDTs and participate in, and support, the multidisciplinary care team which includes Medical Oncologists, Clinical Oncologists, Surgeons, the relevant junior team, Specialist Nursing Staff, Therapists, Dietician, Social workers, Palliative Care and Psychology services for patients and families.
- The appointee will take part in the departmental audit programme as well as participating in multidisciplinary audit relating to their area of clinical interest.
- The appointee will participate in regular clinical meetings and other postgraduate activities.
- The appointee will supervise trainees working in the Department and will assist in their training and appraisal, including acting as Educational / Clinical supervisor.
- The appointee will participate in the Trust Performance and Annual Appraisal process and be responsible for ensuring that they support the principles of revalidation by the General Medical Council.
- The appointee will be committed to, and involved in, clinical governance, risk management and clinical audit this will include the development and maintenance of appropriate systems and practices to ensure continued safe clinical practice including adherence to ISO9001 and IR(ME)R.
- The appointee will participate in Departmental Error Reviews and will support the Departmental and Trust clinical risk management policies and procedures.
- The appointee will participate in monthly mortality and morbidity meetings.
- The appointee will participate in the on-call rota.
- They will share responsibility for data protection arising out of the use of computers.
- They will comply with all relevant Trust Policies and Procedures.
- As a senior member of the medical team, the post holder, will provide clinical Leadership and support for the effective development of site-specific services and attend the relevant operational meetings.
- The appointee will work within the department to seek ways of improving the efficiency of the service without sacrificing quality.
- The appointee will fulfil all timetable commitments
- The post holder will be expected to liaise with their consultant colleagues in providing internal cover for annual leave and sick leave and under exceptional circumstances this may require some flexibility in the post holders hours.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The appointee will take ongoing responsibility for patients under their care.
- The appointee will provide a consultation service and advisory service to other clinical colleagues in other specialties within the Trust and Primary Care.
- The appointee will develop close collaborative links with clinicians working in their specialties and work to develop services provided to patients in these areas to the highest standards including the development of treatment protocols and guidelines.
- The appointee will attend the site-specific MDTs and participate in, and support, the multidisciplinary care team which includes Medical Oncologists, Clinical Oncologists, Surgeons, the relevant junior team, Specialist Nursing Staff, Therapists, Dietician, Social workers, Palliative Care and Psychology services for patients and families.
- The appointee will take part in the departmental audit programme as well as participating in multidisciplinary audit relating to their area of clinical interest.
- The appointee will participate in regular clinical meetings and other postgraduate activities.
- The appointee will supervise trainees working in the Department and will assist in their training and appraisal, including acting as Educational / Clinical supervisor.
- The appointee will participate in the Trust Performance and Annual Appraisal process and be responsible for ensuring that they support the principles of revalidation by the General Medical Council.
- The appointee will be committed to, and involved in, clinical governance, risk management and clinical audit this will include the development and maintenance of appropriate systems and practices to ensure continued safe clinical practice including adherence to ISO9001 and IR(ME)R.
- The appointee will participate in Departmental Error Reviews and will support the Departmental and Trust clinical risk management policies and procedures.
- The appointee will participate in monthly mortality and morbidity meetings.
- The appointee will participate in the on-call rota.
- They will share responsibility for data protection arising out of the use of computers.
- They will comply with all relevant Trust Policies and Procedures.
- As a senior member of the medical team, the post holder, will provide clinical Leadership and support for the effective development of site-specific services and attend the relevant operational meetings.
- The appointee will work within the department to seek ways of improving the efficiency of the service without sacrificing quality.
- The appointee will fulfil all timetable commitments
- The post holder will be expected to liaise with their consultant colleagues in providing internal cover for annual leave and sick leave and under exceptional circumstances this may require some flexibility in the post holders hours.
Person Specification
Qualifications
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- Meets all essential criteria
Desirable
- Meets all desirable criteria
Experience / Knowledge
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Skills
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria
Desirable
- Meets all desirable criteria
Experience / Knowledge
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria
Desirable
- Meets all desirable criteria
Skills
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria
Desirable
- Meets all desirable criteria
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
Employer's website
https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
