Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Clinical Oncologist to join a friendly and dynamic team at the Lingen Davies Cancer Centre based at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, part of The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust. The Department of Oncology consists of a team of seven Consultant Oncologists (seven clinical, one medical) providing care to the population of Shropshire and Mid-Wales.
This post is a replacement appointment which attracts 10 Programmed Activities and an on-call supplement. Applications are welcome from those who wish to work full-time, part time or job share.
Main duties of the job
A formal job plan will be agreed between the successful candidate and their Clinical Director and consultant colleagues, on behalf of the Medical Director within 3 months of starting in post. A full-time job plan is based on a 10 PA working week. The job plan will be reviewed annually and is a prospective agreement that sets out the consultant's duties, responsibilities, and objectives for the coming year. It covers all aspects of a consultant's professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities. It will provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external and will include personal objectives, detailing links to wider service improvements and trust strategic priorities.
For a full-time contract, the job plan will be divided on average per week (pro-rata for a part time post) as:
- 5 Programmed Activities (PAs) of Direct Clinical Care - includes clinical activity, clinically related activity and predictable and unpredictable emergency work.
- 5 Supporting Professional Activities (SPAs) - includes CPD, audit, teaching and research.
- Out of Hours Activity - On call is non-resident, 1:9, 3% supplement.
About us
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) is the main provider of acute hospital services for around half a million people in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid Wales.
Encompassing some of the most picturesque parts of England and Wales, the Trust's catchment stretches from the Cambrian Mountains in the west, to Newport and the fringes of the Black Country in the east. The main towns include: Bridgnorth, Ludlow, Market Drayton, Oswestry, Shrewsbury and Whitchurch (in Shropshire); Newport, Telford and Wellington (in Telford & Wrekin); and Newtown and Welshpool (in Powys) - all beautiful and unique.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide a comprehensive Oncology Service together with consultant colleagues and provide l Oncology expertise in the management and development of site-specialised cancer services. To collaborate with colleagues within the Department to develop Oncology Services.
- To work with and support the established multi-disciplinary site specific teams.
- To participate in the out of hours service and provide acute oncology service.
- To liaise closely with Surgeons, Physicians and staff in other specialties and within the Trust.
- To provide cover for consultant colleagues leave.
- To provide supervision and management of junior medical staff.
- To undertake teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and to contribute to postgraduate and continuing education both locally and nationally.
- To undertake clinical audit, continuing medical education, contribute to the annual appraisal process and undertake an annual job planning review.
- To undertake research. The Trust has a thriving Clinical trials department with active encouragement in clinical trial participation.
- To undertake work on both Hospital sites, The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) and Princess Royal Hospital (PRH), Telford.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide a comprehensive Oncology Service together with consultant colleagues and provide l Oncology expertise in the management and development of site-specialised cancer services. To collaborate with colleagues within the Department to develop Oncology Services.
- To work with and support the established multi-disciplinary site specific teams.
- To participate in the out of hours service and provide acute oncology service.
- To liaise closely with Surgeons, Physicians and staff in other specialties and within the Trust.
- To provide cover for consultant colleagues leave.
- To provide supervision and management of junior medical staff.
- To undertake teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and to contribute to postgraduate and continuing education both locally and nationally.
- To undertake clinical audit, continuing medical education, contribute to the annual appraisal process and undertake an annual job planning review.
- To undertake research. The Trust has a thriving Clinical trials department with active encouragement in clinical trial participation.
- To undertake work on both Hospital sites, The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) and Princess Royal Hospital (PRH), Telford.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS, MbChB or equivalent medical qualification.
- FRCR (Clinical Oncology) or equivalent qualification for Clinical Oncology
Desirable
- Higher research degree in a cancer related subject
- Evidence of postgraduate study in the specialty/ with an appropriate postgraduate qualification (e.g., MSc)
Entry Criteria
Essential
- Full Registration and a licence to practise with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- Entry onto the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register in Clinical Oncology via one of the following: -Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) -Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) -European Community Rights
- Expertise in site specialty field where specified
- Ability to take full responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Evidence of achievement of competencies in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS, MbChB or equivalent medical qualification.
- FRCR (Clinical Oncology) or equivalent qualification for Clinical Oncology
Desirable
- Higher research degree in a cancer related subject
- Evidence of postgraduate study in the specialty/ with an appropriate postgraduate qualification (e.g., MSc)
Entry Criteria
Essential
- Full Registration and a licence to practise with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- Entry onto the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register in Clinical Oncology via one of the following: -Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) -Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) -European Community Rights
- Expertise in site specialty field where specified
- Ability to take full responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Evidence of achievement of competencies in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice.
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).
