Job summary
This post supports the Upper and Lower GI MDT's at New Cross Hospital Wolverhampton and Russell's Hall Hospital, Dudley
The post holder will see new Upper and Lower GI patients. Secretarial support, designated office space and appropriate IT equipment will be provided.
The post will be based at both New Cross Hospital and Russell's Hall Hospital. Patients will be seen in clinics at New Cross Hospital and Russell's Hall Hospital. Patients will be treated at New Cross Hospital for radiotherapy and systemic treatments.
The successful candidate will be expected to work with professional colleagues and local managers to provide an Oncology service to Wolverhampton and Russell's Hall Hospitals. The principal duties of the post will include:
Provision of a Clinical Oncology service for Upper and Lower GI cancers for Wolverhampton and Russell's Hall Hospital;
- Participation departmental meetings
- Participation in the multidisciplinary team meetings relevant to the post
Main duties of the job
In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to provide a service in Clinical Oncology with responsibility for Upper and Lower GI cancers.
- In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to play a full part in the out-of-hours On-Call service for the department. This includes being on-call for telephone advice and major incidents.
- To provide cover for Consultant and Senior colleagues in respect of periods of leave.
- In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to take part in medical audit and research as appropriate.
- In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to ensure that the requirements of clinical governance are met.
- To ensure that there are adequate arrangements for hospital staff involved in the care of your patients to be able to contact you when necessary.
About us
We are one of the largest acute and community providers in the West Midlands having more than 850 beds on the New Cross site. The Trust also has 56 rehabilitation beds at West Park Hospital and 54 beds at Cannock Chase Hospital.
We are the largest employer in Wolverhampton, the Trust employs close to 10,000 staff, covering more than 350 different roles.
We provide services from the following locations;
- New Cross Hospital - secondary and tertiary services, maternity, Accident and Emergency, critical care and outpatients;
- West Park Hospital - rehabilitation inpatient and day care services, therapy services and outpatients;
- Cannock Chase Hospital - general surgery, orthopaedics, breast surgery, urology, dermatology and medical day case investigations and treatment (including endoscopy) ;
- More than 20 community sites - community services for children and adults, walk-in centres and therapy and rehabilitation services ;
- Primary care - Ten GP practices have now joined us and offer extended opening hours to patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In conjunction with Divisional Manager, Consultant and Senior Colleagues, to take an active role in the management of the Division.
- In conjunction with the Divisional Manager, Consultant & Senior colleagues, to play a full part in developing & implementing new ways of working in line with modernisation principles and fit for the future.
- In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to take responsibility for the best use of departmental staffing and other resources to ensure the maximum efficiency of the department.
- To observe the Trusts agreed policies and procedures, in particular in relation to managing staff, and to follow the Trusts Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions. These policies and procedures have been drawn up in consultation with the profession on clinical matters.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In conjunction with Divisional Manager, Consultant and Senior Colleagues, to take an active role in the management of the Division.
- In conjunction with the Divisional Manager, Consultant & Senior colleagues, to play a full part in developing & implementing new ways of working in line with modernisation principles and fit for the future.
- In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to take responsibility for the best use of departmental staffing and other resources to ensure the maximum efficiency of the department.
- To observe the Trusts agreed policies and procedures, in particular in relation to managing staff, and to follow the Trusts Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions. These policies and procedures have been drawn up in consultation with the profession on clinical matters.
Person Specification
Educational Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration and a licence to practise with the GMC
- On the GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT from the date of interview
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- State any specific experience required over and above that they could reasonably have gained via training to CCT level.
Desirable
- Subspecialty training or equivalent
Ability/skills
Essential
- Specific skills required to undertake the role above those required to achieve CCT.
- Subspecialty training or equivalent
Research and Audit
Essential
- Evidence of audit and the implementation of change following the audit
Desirable
- Relevant research published in peer review journal
Management Skills
Essential
- Time management/organisational ability. An example may be they have developed and run training programmes
- Proven knowledge of systems and process of NHS or equivalent
Person Specification
Educational Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration and a licence to practise with the GMC
- On the GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT from the date of interview
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- State any specific experience required over and above that they could reasonably have gained via training to CCT level.
Desirable
- Subspecialty training or equivalent
Ability/skills
Essential
- Specific skills required to undertake the role above those required to achieve CCT.
- Subspecialty training or equivalent
Research and Audit
Essential
- Evidence of audit and the implementation of change following the audit
Desirable
- Relevant research published in peer review journal
Management Skills
Essential
- Time management/organisational ability. An example may be they have developed and run training programmes
- Proven knowledge of systems and process of NHS or equivalent
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).
