Job summary
We have 2 exciting new posts supporting Solid Oncology patients on the Chemotherapy Day Unit/ CAU at St Bartholomew's Hospital. St Bartholomew's celebrates its 900th year as a hospital this year and lies in the heart of the City of London. It is a specialised Cancer and Cardiac teaching hospital and is home to many eminent Oncologists and Academics, with a strong culture of research and innovation.
These positions would suit a post- F2 level doctor who is considering oncology as a career. One post is a full-time position, and the core hours are Monday- Friday 9am-5pm. The other is 0.6 WTE- days flexible.
Main duties of the job
The Chemotherapy Unit has 60 chairs and is open 6 days a week.
Duties will include: reviewing patients attending for chemotherapy, managing acute toxicities of cancer treatment and assessing patients in your own clinic.
You will be supported by clinical teams of specialist registrars, consultants, specialist nurses and advanced practitioners. There is a Cancer Assessment Unit staffed separately.
You will be joining a team of 14 'ST1-2' level Doctors which provides cover for oncology in- patients divided between solid tumour oncology and haemato-oncology.
About us
WeCare about our ambition for excellenceOur WeCare values shape everything that we do, every single day. They are visible in every interaction we have with each other, our patients, their families and our partners.WeCare about everything from the appointment letters our patients receive, to the state of our facilities when they walk through the door, to the care and compassion they receive when they are discharged. WeCare that the people who join our trust will hold the same values as we do, so our values are embedded within our recruitment and selection processes. WeCare that you feel valued working here, so our values also guide our training and development and performance and talent management. WeCare about working with suppliers that live and breathe our values too.We have come a long way on our journey to delivering safe and compassionate care. By embracing these values as the way we behave around here, we will achieve our ambition for excellence
Job description
Job responsibilities
We have established teaching programmes and journal clubs and also encourage attendance in out- patient clinics. You will have opportunities for audit projects and quality improvement projects and be mentored by one of our Consultants. The post will be based in the Department of Medical and Clinical Oncology.
In the first instance, the posts are for a fixed term. Depending on performance it may be possible to extend the contract beyond 12 months.
The post would be suitable for junior doctors who wish to gain a period of focussed experience and training in oncology. They would be suitable for candidates who are attempting the second parts of the MRCP (see section 3 below).
Job description
Job responsibilities
We have established teaching programmes and journal clubs and also encourage attendance in out- patient clinics. You will have opportunities for audit projects and quality improvement projects and be mentored by one of our Consultants. The post will be based in the Department of Medical and Clinical Oncology.
In the first instance, the posts are for a fixed term. Depending on performance it may be possible to extend the contract beyond 12 months.
The post would be suitable for junior doctors who wish to gain a period of focussed experience and training in oncology. They would be suitable for candidates who are attempting the second parts of the MRCP (see section 3 below).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- The applicant must have achieved a primary medical qualification as recognised by the General Medical Council (GMC) and have current Full Registration with the GMC.
- Experience in oncology and assessing unwell patients
Desirable
Clinical Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- The applicant must be familiar with and be able to demonstrate an understanding of the major principles of the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2006) including: oGood clinical care
- oMaintaining good medical practice
- oTeaching and training, appraising and assessing
- oRelationships with patients, and can apply this understanding
- oWorking with colleagues, and can apply this understanding
- oProbity and Health
Desirable
- Current ALS certification
Language & Communication Skills
Essential
- The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in paragraph 22 of the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2006).
Attributes
Essential
- The applicant must demonstrate: oan understanding of the importance of the patient as the central focus of care;
- othe ability to prioritise tasks and information appropriately
- oan understanding of the importance of working effectively with others
- othe ability to communicate effectively with both colleagues and patients
- oinitiative and the ability to deal effectively with pressure and/or challenge
- oan understanding of the principles of equality and diversity
Probity
Essential
- The applicant must demonstrate appropriate professional behaviour, i.e. integrity, honesty, confidentiality as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2006).
- The applicant must have criminal records clearance at the appropriate level subject to prevailing UK legislation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- The applicant must have achieved a primary medical qualification as recognised by the General Medical Council (GMC) and have current Full Registration with the GMC.
- Experience in oncology and assessing unwell patients
Desirable
Clinical Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- The applicant must be familiar with and be able to demonstrate an understanding of the major principles of the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2006) including: oGood clinical care
- oMaintaining good medical practice
- oTeaching and training, appraising and assessing
- oRelationships with patients, and can apply this understanding
- oWorking with colleagues, and can apply this understanding
- oProbity and Health
Desirable
- Current ALS certification
Language & Communication Skills
Essential
- The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in paragraph 22 of the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2006).
Attributes
Essential
- The applicant must demonstrate: oan understanding of the importance of the patient as the central focus of care;
- othe ability to prioritise tasks and information appropriately
- oan understanding of the importance of working effectively with others
- othe ability to communicate effectively with both colleagues and patients
- oinitiative and the ability to deal effectively with pressure and/or challenge
- oan understanding of the principles of equality and diversity
Probity
Essential
- The applicant must demonstrate appropriate professional behaviour, i.e. integrity, honesty, confidentiality as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2006).
- The applicant must have criminal records clearance at the appropriate level subject to prevailing UK legislation.
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).
