Job summary
This
is a 10PA locum appointment for a Consultant Clinical Oncologist, with
special interests in Head & Neck and Thyroid cancers. This post will be
available from August 2025 for a period of 12 months
This
post will deliver 10 PAs supporting the Head & Neck and Thyroid teams to
deliver both systemic therapy and radiotherapy. There will be opportunities
to contribute to MDT, departmental meetings, and in-patient care.
The
post will be based at St James University Hospital
The
successful applicant should hold accreditation in Clinical Oncology in the
Royal College of Radiologists 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 clinical 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.
Main duties of the job
MAIN
DUTIES OF THE POST
Attendance
at Head & Neck and Thyroid clinics.
Attendance
at MDT meetings.
Participate
in ward rounds
Prescription
of systemic and hormone therapy.
Discussion
with patients and their relatives.
Initiation
/ change of treatments.
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
BACKGROUND
This
is a 10PA locum appointment for a Consultant Clinical Oncologist, with a
special interest in Head & Neck cancer and Thyroid cancer.
This
post will deliver 10 PAs supporting the Head & Neck and Thyroid
radiotherapy/radioiodine therapy and systemic therapy services.
The
post will support an established and experienced multi-disciplinary
non-surgical Oncology Head & Neck and Thyroid teams and will be based at
the Leeds Cancer Centre, St Jamess University Hospital. The successful
candidate will work alongside the non-surgical Oncology Head & Neck team
which is led by Dr Michael Flatley, and the Head and Neck Team which is led
by Karen Dyker. The substantive Head & Neck consultant team comprises of
clinical oncologists: Robin Prestwich, Satiavani Ramasamy, Chrisse Podesta,
and Kate Cardale, and medical oncologist, Danny Ulahannan.
There
will be opportunities to contribute to the central Leeds Head & Neck and
Thyroid MDTs and departmental meetings, as well as teaching, research and
service developments. This is an exciting time to join our Head & neck
and Thyroid services, as we are currently looking at pathway redesign, in
addition to developing the services and the wider team.
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.
OBJECTIVES
OF THE POST
To
deliver care to patients with Head & Neck and Thyroid cancers at the
Leeds Cancer Centre, through:
Head & Neck and Thyroid
Out-patient clinics
Supervision of patients undergoing
SACT and radiotherapy/radioiodine therapy treatment
Care of Head & Neck in-patients
(1:4 rota)
Contribution to Specialist Head
& Neck and Thyroid MDT meetings
Contribution to the on-call rota
(1:26)
To
link with Consultant colleagues in other relevant site specialist teams
within the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and across the Yorkshire Cancer
Network.
To
contribute to research, teaching, and new developments within the Leeds
Cancer Centre. The post holder will be encouraged to facilitate and
contribute to the current clinical research programs on going in the
department.
Job description
Job responsibilities
BACKGROUND
This
is a 10PA locum appointment for a Consultant Clinical Oncologist, with a
special interest in Head & Neck cancer and Thyroid cancer.
This
post will deliver 10 PAs supporting the Head & Neck and Thyroid
radiotherapy/radioiodine therapy and systemic therapy services.
The
post will support an established and experienced multi-disciplinary
non-surgical Oncology Head & Neck and Thyroid teams and will be based at
the Leeds Cancer Centre, St Jamess University Hospital. The successful
candidate will work alongside the non-surgical Oncology Head & Neck team
which is led by Dr Michael Flatley, and the Head and Neck Team which is led
by Karen Dyker. The substantive Head & Neck consultant team comprises of
clinical oncologists: Robin Prestwich, Satiavani Ramasamy, Chrisse Podesta,
and Kate Cardale, and medical oncologist, Danny Ulahannan.
There
will be opportunities to contribute to the central Leeds Head & Neck and
Thyroid MDTs and departmental meetings, as well as teaching, research and
service developments. This is an exciting time to join our Head & neck
and Thyroid services, as we are currently looking at pathway redesign, in
addition to developing the services and the wider team.
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.
OBJECTIVES
OF THE POST
To
deliver care to patients with Head & Neck and Thyroid cancers at the
Leeds Cancer Centre, through:
Head & Neck and Thyroid
Out-patient clinics
Supervision of patients undergoing
SACT and radiotherapy/radioiodine therapy treatment
Care of Head & Neck in-patients
(1:4 rota)
Contribution to Specialist Head
& Neck and Thyroid MDT meetings
Contribution to the on-call rota
(1:26)
To
link with Consultant colleagues in other relevant site specialist teams
within the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and across the Yorkshire Cancer
Network.
To
contribute to research, teaching, and new developments within the Leeds
Cancer Centre. The post holder will be encouraged to facilitate and
contribute to the current clinical research programs on going in the
department.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCR or equivalent qualification.
Desirable
- Higher degree e.g. MD/PhD relevant to the subspecialty.
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.
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Applicants must 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
Clinical Experience and Career Progression
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme clinical oncology
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Clinical Oncology
- Specifically, he/she must demonstrate higher training in the delivery of systemic therapy and radiotherapy for Head & Neck and Thyroid cancers
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Clinical, Academic, and Personal
Essential
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCR or equivalent qualification.
Desirable
- Higher degree e.g. MD/PhD relevant to the subspecialty.
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.
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Applicants must 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
Clinical Experience and Career Progression
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme clinical oncology
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Clinical Oncology
- Specifically, he/she must demonstrate higher training in the delivery of systemic therapy and radiotherapy for Head & Neck and Thyroid cancers
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Clinical, Academic, and Personal
Essential
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
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).
