Job summary
Rapid Diagnostic CentresThe NHS Long Term plan has set out a vision to transform cancer care, with an aim to improve five year survival figures for patients diagnosed with cancer and to diagnose three in four cancers at an early stage.
As part of this strategy, NHS England and NHS Improvement have mandated the provision of at least one Rapid Diagnostic Centre (RDC) in each Cancer Alliance.
These centres are primarily focussed on assessing patients with non-site-specific symptoms that are worrisome for a new cancer diagnosis and are to operate on seven key components.
RM Partners, the West London Cancer Alliance, are supporting the development of Rapid Diagnostic Centres across West London. In this geography, the RDC model combines both specialist andgeneralist clinical input to ensure a holistic approach to diagnostics for patients presenting with nonsite specific symptoms. At the heart of this team, is a GP with a specialist interest in Oncology.
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic General Practitioner (GP) with an interest in cancer, and cancer diagnostics, to join the RDC team. This is a very unique role with an excellent opportunity to build a portfolio in secondary care, develop a cancer interest and be at the centre of exciting research and developments in cancer diagnostics.
Applications are welcome for 2 PAs (1 day).
Main duties of the job
Rapid Diagnostic Centres (RDCs) form part of NHS England's Cancer strategy to deliver faster and earlier diagnosis of cancer, as well as an improved patient experience. They provide a single point of access pathway for patients with signs and symptoms that could indicate a new diagnosis of cancer.
RDCs provide a symptom-based approach to patient referral. This is in contrast to existing suspected 2 week wait cancer referral pathways that focus on tumour-specific disease.
A significant proportion of patients with cancer in the UK general practice present with more vague, non-specific symptoms, and can wait up to 34 days longer to diagnose compared to patients with typical 'red flag' symptoms.
The RDC service model framework therefore sets out to have the following key components: early identification, timely referral, broad assessment of symptoms, co-ordinated testing, timely diagnosis of patients' symptoms, appropriate onward referral.
The GP would work 4 sessions (2 days) or 2 sessions (1 day) per week in the RDC.
See attached Job Description for key roles and responsibilities.
Please note: This post will be based in our Acute Diagnostic Oncology Clinic (ADOC) at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, but may have the opportunity and requirement to also work at the ADOC at West Middlesex.
About us
We provide services from two main hospitals, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital, and a number of clinics across London and the South-East. We have over 6,000 members of staff that arePROUD to Carefor nearly one million people. Both hospitals provide full clinical services, including full maternity, emergency and children's, in addition to a range of community-based services across London, such as award-winning sexual health and HIV clinics.
We're one of the best preforming Trusts in the country. We're also one of the top trusts to work for - our staff say they're engaged, motivated, and would recommend us as a place to work and receive treatment.
Our Trust has been rated by the Care Quality Commission as 'Good' in all five of the main domains of safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led, giving an us overall rating of 'Good'. We've also been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating for 'use of resources' by an NHS Improvement inspection.
Our facilities are some of the best in the country. We have been investing around £10 million a year in our estate. We are currently spending £25 million on expanding our adult and neonatal critical care facilities at Chelsea and Westminster and redevelopment of our children's unit at West Middlesex - in partnership with our charity, CW+ and generous donors.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The key roles and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
To actively participate in the smooth running of the RDC by:
- Assessing patients referred to the RDC and perform appropriate investigations to help establish a diagnosis, under supervision of the Clinical Lead.- Communicating back the outcomes of the patient interaction to the referring GP.- Providing support to the administrative team and CNS in triaging referrals to the RDC.- Actively participating in the local RDC multi-disciplinary meeting (MDM), as well as attending other appropriate MDMs as required.- Troubleshooting issues within the RDC team.To accurately record the minimum data set required by RM Partners and NHSE.To participate in audit activities and engage with RM Partners research projectsTo ensure keeping of accurate and contemporaneous recordsTo participate in regular appraisal of performance and training needsTo participate in education and training activities
Please refer to our detailed job description for more information
Job description
Job responsibilities
The key roles and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
To actively participate in the smooth running of the RDC by:
- Assessing patients referred to the RDC and perform appropriate investigations to help establish a diagnosis, under supervision of the Clinical Lead.- Communicating back the outcomes of the patient interaction to the referring GP.- Providing support to the administrative team and CNS in triaging referrals to the RDC.- Actively participating in the local RDC multi-disciplinary meeting (MDM), as well as attending other appropriate MDMs as required.- Troubleshooting issues within the RDC team.To accurately record the minimum data set required by RM Partners and NHSE.To participate in audit activities and engage with RM Partners research projectsTo ensure keeping of accurate and contemporaneous recordsTo participate in regular appraisal of performance and training needsTo participate in education and training activities
Please refer to our detailed job description for more information
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- GMC registration
- MRCGP
Desirable
- Undertaken a management course
Clinical experience
Essential
- Broad experience as a GP
- Clear professional development need for this post
- Teaching experience / willingness to teach medical, nursing & other staff
- Experience of audit / clinical research
Desirable
- Experience in palliative medicine or oncology
- Minimum 1 year post CCT clinical experience
- Understanding of the NHS and its organisation
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Able to work effectively in MD team
- Excellent communication skills
- Non-judgemental approach to patient and carer
- Able to perform venepuncture and IV cannulation
Desirable
- Understands fully concepts around informed choice of patients and competency
- Commitment to the philosophy of palliative care
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- GMC registration
- MRCGP
Desirable
- Undertaken a management course
Clinical experience
Essential
- Broad experience as a GP
- Clear professional development need for this post
- Teaching experience / willingness to teach medical, nursing & other staff
- Experience of audit / clinical research
Desirable
- Experience in palliative medicine or oncology
- Minimum 1 year post CCT clinical experience
- Understanding of the NHS and its organisation
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Able to work effectively in MD team
- Excellent communication skills
- Non-judgemental approach to patient and carer
- Able to perform venepuncture and IV cannulation
Desirable
- Understands fully concepts around informed choice of patients and competency
- Commitment to the philosophy of palliative care
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).