Job summary
The post holder will be based on the Oncology ward at the Cancer and Haematology Centre, Churchill hospital, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The Cancer and Haematology Centre is a large teaching and tertiary referral centre for patients in the Thames Valley region. There are over 40 Oncologists providing specialist treatments for all types of cancer. The Oncology ward is a 24 bedded ward, caring for patients who have been admitted with complications of cancer or its treatment. Patients are also admitted for routine procedures.
The post holder will be supported by a highly skilled and knowledgeable nursing, and palliative care team. There is clinical supervision from a Consultant and Registrar dedicated to the ward 9am-5pm Monday to Friday.
This post would suit a doctor seeking more general medical experience or a GP wanting to gain oncology/palliative care experience, or a core trainee needing time to build their CV or explore research opportunities in Oxford.
The post is for 12 months.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be 1 of 6 doctors covering the Oncology ward. There are 2 other
CMT, one FY2 and 2 FY1 doctors. We expect the post holder to manage the day to
day medical care of Oncology patients on the ward.
There are twice daily handovers and Consultant and Registrar led ward rounds. The post holder will be expected to review patients independently some of the time.
The post holder will participate on an on call rota, which involves hospital at night
covering Oncology and Haematology inpatients. There is a Registrar on site for all the
on call shifts. Acute admissions are assessed in a dedicated 4 bedded 7 day Triage
unit with highly experienced nursing support.
The post holder will be expected to attend weekly Registrar delivered teaching and have
the opportunity to experience outpatient clinics. In addition there are opportunities to
perform and attend departmental audit and morbidity/mortality meetings.
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.
We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.
These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.
In 2023NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles
Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.
If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be 1 of 6 doctors covering the Oncology ward. There are 2 other
CMT, one FY2 and 2 FY1 doctors. We expect the post holder to manage the day to
day medical care of Oncology patients on the ward.
There are twice daily handovers and Consultant and Registrar led ward rounds. The post holder will be expected to review patients independently some of the time.
The post holder will participate on an on call rota, which involves hospital at night
covering Oncology and Haematology inpatients. There is a Registrar on site for all the
on call shifts. Acute admissions are assessed in a dedicated 4 bedded 7 day Triage
unit with highly experienced nursing support.
The post holder will be expected to attend weekly Registrar delivered teaching and have
the opportunity to experience outpatient clinics. In addition there are opportunities to
perform and attend departmental audit and morbidity/mortality meetings.
Daily Commitment:
Each morning starts with a handover at 9am with the Consultant, Registrar and nurse in charge. The Consultant will review all acute admissions and sick patients. Weekends follow the same procedure. The junior doctors will see the remainder of the patients with a Consultant or Registrar or alone.
Each evening or weekend there should be a clear verbal handover to the on call
doctor detailing any problems or difficulties likely to arise over the on call period.
Teaching:
The post holder will perform ward based teaching to the final year medical students.
Administration/Management:
Maintenance of patients' records, timely completion of discharge summaries and the
writing of letters as appropriate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be 1 of 6 doctors covering the Oncology ward. There are 2 other
CMT, one FY2 and 2 FY1 doctors. We expect the post holder to manage the day to
day medical care of Oncology patients on the ward.
There are twice daily handovers and Consultant and Registrar led ward rounds. The post holder will be expected to review patients independently some of the time.
The post holder will participate on an on call rota, which involves hospital at night
covering Oncology and Haematology inpatients. There is a Registrar on site for all the
on call shifts. Acute admissions are assessed in a dedicated 4 bedded 7 day Triage
unit with highly experienced nursing support.
The post holder will be expected to attend weekly Registrar delivered teaching and have
the opportunity to experience outpatient clinics. In addition there are opportunities to
perform and attend departmental audit and morbidity/mortality meetings.
Daily Commitment:
Each morning starts with a handover at 9am with the Consultant, Registrar and nurse in charge. The Consultant will review all acute admissions and sick patients. Weekends follow the same procedure. The junior doctors will see the remainder of the patients with a Consultant or Registrar or alone.
Each evening or weekend there should be a clear verbal handover to the on call
doctor detailing any problems or difficulties likely to arise over the on call period.
Teaching:
The post holder will perform ward based teaching to the final year medical students.
Administration/Management:
Maintenance of patients' records, timely completion of discharge summaries and the
writing of letters as appropriate.
Person Specification
Qualifications / Training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- MBBS or Equivalent
- One Year Pre-registration
Experience
Essential
- Completion of FY1 training or Equivalent
- One Years Experience as FY1
- FY2 . Core trainee equivalent
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- As expected for an FY2 post
Person Specification
Qualifications / Training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- MBBS or Equivalent
- One Year Pre-registration
Experience
Essential
- Completion of FY1 training or Equivalent
- One Years Experience as FY1
- FY2 . Core trainee equivalent
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- As expected for an FY2 post
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).
