Job summary
University College London Hospitals (UCLH) NHS Trust is offering a rare and exciting opportunity for a part-time consultant to lead, develop and improve the RLHIM Integrated Cancer Care service and provide clinical outpatient services.
This long-established service provides an integrated approach for adult patients with cancer to be used alongside their conventional management to help support quality of life. Management approaches include lifestyle advice and self-care, acupuncture, homeopathy, Iscador (mistletoe extract) as well as psychological techniques and dietetics. We receive referrals from both primary and secondary care throughout England and work closely with UCLH and other oncology, palliative care and cancer surgery services.
CV required with application.
Main duties of the job
Applications are invited from outstanding candidates on the Specialist Register who have a background in oncology and/or palliative care, experience in leading a multidisciplinary team and a strong commitment to service evaluation, improvement and development. They should have an understanding of, and open mindedness to, Integrated Medicine approaches commonly used by patients with cancer. Specific experience and training in these modalities would be an advantage.
Suitable applicants must be eligible for full UK GMC Registration, MCEM / MRCP (UK) / MRCS (or equivalent), on the GMC Specialist Register in their relevant specialty, or at the time of interview within six months of expected date of CCT.
NB:Non UK trained doctors must be on the GMC register and Specialist Register in their relevant specialty by the date of interview.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full UK GMC Registration
- MRCP(UK) or an equivalent qualification.
- Entry on the General Medi-cal Council (GMC) Specialist Register via one of the following: a.Certificate of Comple-tion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the inter-view) b.Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) c.European Community Rights NB: Non UK trained doctors must be on the GMC register and Specialist Register in relevant specialty by date of interview.
Desirable
- An appropriate higher degree, eg an MD, PhD or equivalent
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience in working with patients with cancer.
- Experience of working within multidisciplinary health team
- Experience of, and commit-ment to, clinical audit and service evaluation.
Desirable
- Experience in working with patients using an Integrated Medicine and lifestyle approach.
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Understanding of the appropriate use and safety aspects of using complementary treatments in patients with cancer.
- Patient-centred approach
Clinical Gov-ernance Management & IT
Essential
- Ability to take a lead role in clinical governance
- Experience of, and positive attitude towards clinical audit, service evaluation and patient feedback to improve services
- Computer literacy, including use of e-mail, Internet and voice dictation systems
- Experience of leading a multidisciplinary health team
- Experience of working closely and effectively with hospital management
Teaching and Research
Essential
- Willing to have healthcare professionals sitting in on clinics
Desirable
- Commitment to teaching and research
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full UK GMC Registration
- MRCP(UK) or an equivalent qualification.
- Entry on the General Medi-cal Council (GMC) Specialist Register via one of the following: a.Certificate of Comple-tion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the inter-view) b.Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) c.European Community Rights NB: Non UK trained doctors must be on the GMC register and Specialist Register in relevant specialty by date of interview.
Desirable
- An appropriate higher degree, eg an MD, PhD or equivalent
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience in working with patients with cancer.
- Experience of working within multidisciplinary health team
- Experience of, and commit-ment to, clinical audit and service evaluation.
Desirable
- Experience in working with patients using an Integrated Medicine and lifestyle approach.
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Understanding of the appropriate use and safety aspects of using complementary treatments in patients with cancer.
- Patient-centred approach
Clinical Gov-ernance Management & IT
Essential
- Ability to take a lead role in clinical governance
- Experience of, and positive attitude towards clinical audit, service evaluation and patient feedback to improve services
- Computer literacy, including use of e-mail, Internet and voice dictation systems
- Experience of leading a multidisciplinary health team
- Experience of working closely and effectively with hospital management
Teaching and Research
Essential
- Willing to have healthcare professionals sitting in on clinics
Desirable
- Commitment to teaching and research
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
60 Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3HR
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
