Job summary
These positions would suit a post- F2 level doctor who is considering oncology as a career. The post is a 0.6 WTE working Monday to Wednesday 9am-5pm.
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.
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).
Main duties of the job
We have an exciting post 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.
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 may be required to assist on in patient wards from time to time. The CAU will allow assessment and admission of oncology patients that you see.
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.
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 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
AUDIT/ CLINICAL EFFECTIVENESS
Barts Health NHS Trust has a clinical effectiveness department which is actively co-ordinating developments in this field. There will be opportunities for the post-holders to take part in departmental audits relevant to the speciality.
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND STUDY LEAVE
There are numerous educational opportunities at the St Bartholomews Hospital which the post-holder will be encouraged to attend. These include MDT meetings and a programme of weekly local educational meetings for junior doctors in oncology.
In addition, there is a very comprehensive PACES teaching programme in the early evenings for 4 to 5 weeks prior to each sitting of the examination. A mock PACES exam is also run 3 times a year. Feedback from previous trainees is excellent, the majority of whom go on to be successful in the subsequent examination.
There is a well-resourced library at St Bartholomews Hospital.
RESEARCH
Extensive research facilities exist at Barts Health NHS Trust and research is actively encouraged within the department and in conjunction with other departments of the hospital and college where there is an unusually wide range of research activity. Previous junior doctors have been able to undertake publications and audits within the department.
Job description
Job responsibilities
AUDIT/ CLINICAL EFFECTIVENESS
Barts Health NHS Trust has a clinical effectiveness department which is actively co-ordinating developments in this field. There will be opportunities for the post-holders to take part in departmental audits relevant to the speciality.
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND STUDY LEAVE
There are numerous educational opportunities at the St Bartholomews Hospital which the post-holder will be encouraged to attend. These include MDT meetings and a programme of weekly local educational meetings for junior doctors in oncology.
In addition, there is a very comprehensive PACES teaching programme in the early evenings for 4 to 5 weeks prior to each sitting of the examination. A mock PACES exam is also run 3 times a year. Feedback from previous trainees is excellent, the majority of whom go on to be successful in the subsequent examination.
There is a well-resourced library at St Bartholomews Hospital.
RESEARCH
Extensive research facilities exist at Barts Health NHS Trust and research is actively encouraged within the department and in conjunction with other departments of the hospital and college where there is an unusually wide range of research activity. Previous junior doctors have been able to undertake publications and audits within the department.
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: 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.
- 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: 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).
