Job summary
We are recruiting to the post of Clinical Fellow (FY2-ST1-2 Equivalent Grade) in Solid tumour oncology to commence from February 2024.
The post will run for 6 months, with scope for extension to 12 months.
This post is based in the recently re-built state-of-the-art facilities at the Barts Cancer Centre at St. Bartholomew's Hospital in the City of London, rated overall as 'Good' in a 2017 CQC inspection, with some 'Outstanding' areas.
The centre is a major tertiary referral centre for all forms of malignant disease in adults, providing cancer services to a population of more than one and a half million people in East London and the City. We specialise in the delivery of inpatient and outpatient chemotherapy, immunotherapy and high-dose therapies, and run a large clinical trials service.
The post would be suitable for experienced doctors who have completed Foundation and Core Medical competencies (or equivalent), and wish to gain a period of focussed experience and training in a medical specialty in which they are interested in pursuing ST3 training. They would be suitable for candidates who are attempting the second parts of the MRCP (see section 3 below). Less experienced candidates will certainly be considered and are encouraged to apply.
Main duties of the job
The posts would be suitable for junior doctors who wish to gain a period of focussed experience and training in an intensive medical specialty. They would be suitable for candidates who are attempting the second parts of the MRCP (see section 3 below). However less experienced candidates will also be considered.
Each post-holder will join the relevant Specialty firm
Duties will include:
- Daily review of in-patients usually with the SpR and/or Consultant
- Ward duties including practical procedures and MDT meetings
- Support for the FY1s
- Review of patients new admissions
- Outpatient experience in oncology clinics.
- Experience of relevant sub-specialty procedures
- Review of patients attending the day units
The post is part of a full shift rota - with 14 doctors participating in the night cover (as part of the Hospital at Night Team).
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Daily review of in-patients usually with the SpR and/or Consultant
Ward duties including practical procedures and MDT meetings
Support for the FY1s
Review of new admissions
Outpatient experience in oncology clinics and radiotherapy
Experience of relevant sub-specialty procedure
Review of patients attending the day units
Job description
Job responsibilities
Daily review of in-patients usually with the SpR and/or Consultant
Ward duties including practical procedures and MDT meetings
Support for the FY1s
Review of new admissions
Outpatient experience in oncology clinics and radiotherapy
Experience of relevant sub-specialty procedure
Review of patients attending the day units
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.
Desirable
Clinical Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Good clinical care
- Maintaining good medical practice
- Teaching and training, appraising and assessing
- Relationships with patients, and can apply this understanding
- Working with colleagues, and can apply this understanding
- Probity 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
- an understanding of the importance of the patient as the central focus of care;
- the ability to prioritise tasks and information appropriately;
- an understanding of the importance of working effectively with others;
- the ability to communicate effectively with both colleagues and patients;
- initiative and the ability to deal effectively with pressure and/or challenge
- an 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.
Desirable
Clinical Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Good clinical care
- Maintaining good medical practice
- Teaching and training, appraising and assessing
- Relationships with patients, and can apply this understanding
- Working with colleagues, and can apply this understanding
- Probity 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
- an understanding of the importance of the patient as the central focus of care;
- the ability to prioritise tasks and information appropriately;
- an understanding of the importance of working effectively with others;
- the ability to communicate effectively with both colleagues and patients;
- initiative and the ability to deal effectively with pressure and/or challenge
- an 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).
