Job summary
This
is a 6-month Medical Oncology Locum Consultant post with special interests in
Lung and Gynaecological cancers, delivering systemic anti-cancer therapies,
with the possibility to extend further. The post will support two established
and experienced non-surgical oncology teams and will be based at the Leeds
Cancer Centre, St Jamess University Hospital.
There
will be opportunities to contribute to the MDT and departmental meetings, as
well as teaching and service developments. This is an exciting time to join our
Lung and Gynaecology Services, as we are currently looking at pathway redesign,
alongside developing the services and the teams.
Main duties of the job
MAIN
DUTIES OF THE POST
Attendance
at lung and gynaecology clinics
Attendance
at MDT meetings
Participate
in ward rounds and the on-call rota
Prescription
of systemic and hormone therapy.
Discussion
with patients and their relatives
Initiation
/ change of treatments
Manage
patients receiving treatment for lung and gynaecological cancer
Attendance
at service and departmental meetings.
Work
closely with clinical colleagues and support the wider lung and gynae teams
with clinical activity. Provide mutual cross-cover colleagues where necessary.
About us
Leeds
Cancer Centre is one of the most prestigious oncology departments in the UK,
providing an ideal infrastructure for high quality multidisciplinary cancer
services and ensuring the best outcomes for the catchment population of West
Yorkshire and the Yorkshire Cancer Network.
Our
values are part of what make us different from other trusts. They have been
developed by our staff and set out what we see as important to how we
work. Our five values are:
Patient-centred, Collaborative, Fair, Accountable and Empowered. All actions
and endeavours are underpinned by these values.
LTHT
is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a
collaborative of NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate
working together to provide the best possible care for our patients.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process
of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As
such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right
to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do
experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please
bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if
you have any questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This
is a 10PA locum appointment for a Consultant Medical Oncologist, with special
interests in Lung and Gynaecological cancers This post will be available from
June for a period of 6 months
This
post will deliver approximately 4 PAs supporting the Gynaecology team (Dr
Hall, Dr Jackson and Dr Young), and 4 PAs supporting the Lung team (Dr
Bhatnagar, Dr Franks, Dr Clarke, Dr Teo, Dr Dickinson, and Dr Sun). The
remaining PAs will cover SPA and on call activities. There will be
opportunities to contribute to MDT and departmental meetings. The post-holder
will support a 1:14 on-call rota.
The
post will be based at St James University Hospital
The
successful applicant should hold accreditation in Medical Oncology in the
Royal College of Physicians or equivalent, and should be on the Specialist
Register or within six months of being admitted to the Register for trainees
if currently in a training programme within the UK, or have references which
have been authorised by the Deputy Medical Director and Clinical Director.
Applicants
should have established skills in medical oncology. Excellent communication
and team working skills, a strong commitment to teaching and service
development are essential.
Consideration
will be given to applicants who wish to work full or part time and those
wishing to job share. Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit the
hospital, which can be arranged by contacting: Dr Alison Young, Clinical
Director - 01132068556
Job description
Job responsibilities
This
is a 10PA locum appointment for a Consultant Medical Oncologist, with special
interests in Lung and Gynaecological cancers This post will be available from
June for a period of 6 months
This
post will deliver approximately 4 PAs supporting the Gynaecology team (Dr
Hall, Dr Jackson and Dr Young), and 4 PAs supporting the Lung team (Dr
Bhatnagar, Dr Franks, Dr Clarke, Dr Teo, Dr Dickinson, and Dr Sun). The
remaining PAs will cover SPA and on call activities. There will be
opportunities to contribute to MDT and departmental meetings. The post-holder
will support a 1:14 on-call rota.
The
post will be based at St James University Hospital
The
successful applicant should hold accreditation in Medical Oncology in the
Royal College of Physicians or equivalent, and should be on the Specialist
Register or within six months of being admitted to the Register for trainees
if currently in a training programme within the UK, or have references which
have been authorised by the Deputy Medical Director and Clinical Director.
Applicants
should have established skills in medical oncology. Excellent communication
and team working skills, a strong commitment to teaching and service
development are essential.
Consideration
will be given to applicants who wish to work full or part time and those
wishing to job share. Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit the
hospital, which can be arranged by contacting: Dr Alison Young, Clinical
Director - 01132068556
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS (or equivalent)
- MRCP or equivalent qualification
Desirable
- Higher degree e.g. MD/PhD relevant to the subspecialty.
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
- Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
Desirable
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
Clinical Experience and Career Progression
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Medical Oncology
- Specifically, he/she must demonstrate higher training in lung and gynaecological cancers.
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS (or equivalent)
- MRCP or equivalent qualification
Desirable
- Higher degree e.g. MD/PhD relevant to the subspecialty.
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
- Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
Desirable
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
Clinical Experience and Career Progression
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Medical Oncology
- Specifically, he/she must demonstrate higher training in lung and gynaecological cancers.
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English
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).
