Job responsibilities
Job title: Specialist Doctor in Medical Oncology
Grade: Specialist Doctor
Hours: 7.25PA
Accountable to: Dr Jessica Bailey, Clinical Lead for Oncology
Organisational values:
Caring, listening and excelling.
Key relationships:
The oncology team including doctors, nurses and the multidisciplinary specialist team involved in comprehensive patient care. Outpatient clinical staff. Departmental managerial and administrative staff. Acute Oncology Haematology and Ward staff.
Professional/Clinical responsibilities:
-review of patients primarily in outpatient setting
-arrange appropriate investigations, ensure treatments are appropriately prescribed, accurate and timely documentation and letters to GPs
-work alongside CNS team in management of patients
-discuss cases with the appropriate specialised/disease-specific team
-work closely and co-operatively with colleagues to ensure duties of the service are supported
-to cover the duties of colleagues who are unexpectedly absent
-ensure leave requests submitted with sufficient notice and clinical cover to maintain safe patient care
This post is a new appointment based in the oncology department in Cheltenham General Hospital.
Integral to the responsibilities of the post are the following requirements:
-To support the provision of a first-class clinical service
-To undertake all work in accordance with the Trusts procedures and operating policies
-To conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trusts and Divisions services plans
The principal place of work for this post is Cheltenham General Hospital (CGH). Other work locations, including off site working, may be agreed in the post-holders Job Plan where appropriate, e.g. for supporting professional activities and some direct clinical care such as audit. The post-holder will generally be expected to undertake their Programmed Activities at the principal place of work or other locations agreed in the Job Plan. You may be required to work at any site within the Trust.
For an informal discussion please contact Dr Jessica Bailey, jessica.bailey10@nhs.net.
APPENDIX 1
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Entry Criteria
Essential
Desirable
Assess by:
Qualifications
MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
MRCP
A
Eligibility
Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment.
Eligibility to work in the UK.
A, HS
Fitness To Practise
Applicants knowledge is up to date and fit to practise safely
A, R, HS
Language Skills
All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, which could be demonstrated by one of the following:
- applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English
- applicants have scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or equivalent equal to those required for recruitment to MMC specialty training programmes.
If applicants believe that they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of the examples they need to provide evidence.
A
Health
Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice)
A, HS
Application Completion
ALL sections of application form FULLY completed
A
Clinical skills
Site specialist interest in medical oncology relevant to breast cancer at a senior level
Significant experience of managing breast cancers at all stages of disease at independent level
Understanding of the principles and application of clinical research
An empathetic, non-judgemental approach to patients
Clinical judgement: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk.
Experience of MDT decision-making
Experience of research
Evidence of participating in the teaching process
A, P, C, I, R
Commitment to clinical governance / improving quality of patient care
Clinical governance: Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems. Demonstrates awareness of good decision making. Aware of own limitations. Track record of engaging in clinical governance: reporting errors, learning from errors.
Evidence of undertaking or contributing to quality improvement.
A, I, P
Communication skills
Effective communication skills: demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication and capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation.
Empathy and sensitivity: capacity to listen and take in others perspectives.
Works in partnership with patients: always considers patients' preferences when discussing treatment options.
Always considers the full impact of clinical decisions on the patients, Practice shared decision making.
Directs and supports patients to access the information they need to support decision making.
A, I, R
Personal skills
Team working: demonstrates experience working in a team, values the input of other professionals in the team.
Managing others & team involvement: capacity to work co-operatively with others and to work effectively in multi-professional teams.
Coping with pressure: capacity to operate under pressure. Demonstrates initiative and resilience to cope with setbacks & adapt to rapidly changing circumstances.
Problem solving & decision making: capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems & make decisions.
Organisation & planning: capacity to organise oneself and prioritise own work. Demonstrates punctuality, preparation and self-discipline. Understands importance of information technology.
Flexible approach to work: able to adapt and work with employers to deliver improved patient care.
Equality and diversity: promotes equality and values diversity.
A, I, R
Probity
Professional integrity and respect for others: capacity to take responsibility for own actions and demonstrate a non-judgmental approach towards others. Displays honesty, integrity, awareness of confidentiality and ethical issues.
A, I, R
Commitment to ongoing professional development
Demonstrates a commitment to maintaining professional skills and knowledge relevant to the job.
Demonstrates a willingness to fully engage in appraisal. Self-awareness and ability to accept and learn from feedback.
Extra curricular activities / achievements relevant to the job
A, I
Italics=recommended but not essential
Key:
A=application form
HS = pre employment check and health screening
I=interview
P=portfolio
C=other documented evidence e.g. certificate, exam
R=references
