Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join the dynamic Oncology Team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust in a locum role within the Head & Neck Cancer Service with view to longer term substantive appointments in a growing service in Northwest London. The post is fixed term 1 year to cover a period of consultant staff leave from the Trust. You will be 1 of 2 consultant clinical oncologists supporting the H&N & thyroid services at Imperial College NHS Trust based primarily at Charing Cross Hospital.
There is flexibility within the job plan to support individual skills and interests such as education, research, service development or others. All consultants are expected to deliver high quality safe clinical care and take part in the full range of Consultant Managerial leadership activities, including service improvement, data collection and audit.
The Clinical Oncology department at ICHT has 5 Truebeam linear accelerators, and can deliver IGRT, IMRT, VMAT and stereostatic services. Raystaton is our main planning system, but we also have access to eclipse. We are a regional provider of commissioned SRS services and brachytherapy. Thyroid radioactive iodine treatment is provided on the Charing Cross site, ward 6North. In-house Physics supports the radiotherapy service, with radiographer and nurse-led on treat clinics enhancing quality of care.
ICHT is at the forefront in developing new models of care, supporting a wide ranging Living With and Beyond Cancer programme.
Main duties of the job
This 8PA post will:
- Work collaboratively with the H&N & Thyroid oncology team to provide care to patients of Northwest London and wider networked units
- support the delivery and management of the radiotherapy services offered to all H&N & Thyroid patients
- Work collaboratively, offering cross cover, recruitment to and assessment of trials, active metastatic disease & complex case discussion
- Offer support and training to all non-consultant grade doctors within the unit.
- To work collaboratively with all members of the H&N & Thyroid MDT's to continue to provide outstanding clinical care and experience.
- Attend H&N and Thyroid MDT's and joint oncology and surgical clinics.
- Participate in the department's on-call rota.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full Job description is attached.
The research portfolio in Oncology is expanding, with development of medical and clinical academia in areas from computing to early phase trial recruitment and diagnostics. There is an active NCRN trial portfolio. ICHT has been awarded enhanced CRUK and BRC grants, and there has been expansion of the academic base in Medical and Clinical Oncology.
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust works in partnership within the Academic Health Science Centre of Imperial College, with strong academic opportunities. We are a nationally recognised provider or clinical research in H&N Cancer with high recruitment to clinical trials, locally and nationally. We are also a regional trainer of undergraduates, postgraduates and oncology trainees and the role would be key to support of trainees and medical students
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full Job description is attached.
The research portfolio in Oncology is expanding, with development of medical and clinical academia in areas from computing to early phase trial recruitment and diagnostics. There is an active NCRN trial portfolio. ICHT has been awarded enhanced CRUK and BRC grants, and there has been expansion of the academic base in Medical and Clinical Oncology.
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust works in partnership within the Academic Health Science Centre of Imperial College, with strong academic opportunities. We are a nationally recognised provider or clinical research in H&N Cancer with high recruitment to clinical trials, locally and nationally. We are also a regional trainer of undergraduates, postgraduates and oncology trainees and the role would be key to support of trainees and medical students
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC's register with a Licence to Practice or eligible to apply for GMC registration and a Licence to Practice
- GMC's Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the register by the date of the interviews or eligible for specialist registration
- Appropriate Royal College Membership
- FRCR part II or international equivalent qualification
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Understand and be competent at treatment of all stages of relevant disease sites in line with FRCR training
- Maintain up to date knowledge of treatment regimens and research finding
- Manage oncological emergencies
- IT Skills and computer literacy
Leadership skills
Essential
- Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
- Have proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues.
- Knowledge of finance/budgets
- Management of staff
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/postgraduates and junior medical staff
- Willingness to undertake further training
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
Academic achievement
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at consultant level at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Language
Essential
- Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC's register with a Licence to Practice or eligible to apply for GMC registration and a Licence to Practice
- GMC's Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the register by the date of the interviews or eligible for specialist registration
- Appropriate Royal College Membership
- FRCR part II or international equivalent qualification
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Understand and be competent at treatment of all stages of relevant disease sites in line with FRCR training
- Maintain up to date knowledge of treatment regimens and research finding
- Manage oncological emergencies
- IT Skills and computer literacy
Leadership skills
Essential
- Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
- Have proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues.
- Knowledge of finance/budgets
- Management of staff
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/postgraduates and junior medical staff
- Willingness to undertake further training
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
Academic achievement
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at consultant level at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Language
Essential
- Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
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).
