Job summary
We have a vacancy for a full-time substantive (10 PA) Medical Oncology Consultant to join our motivated, friendly and experienced Oncology team at the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust. You will preferably demonstrate an interest in Upper GI and Colorectal Cancer and will also be expected to share acute oncology duties with the rest of the consultant team.
Applicants who are seeking to work part-time or flexibly will also be considered. Interested applicants with slightly different site speciality interests should enquire to the clinical team.
"A Financial Incentive package may be available for the right candidate"
Main duties of the job
This post represents a career opportunity for a clinician with imagination, drive and commitment to work with the other Oncology Consultants and the wider cancer multidisciplinary team. You would be expected to work in the two tumour sites of upper GI and colorectal cancer, working in partnership with the current UHMB oncology team as well as with visiting Clinical Oncologists from Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. We have an active research department and you will have the opportunity to be involved in research and act as PI for trials in your areas of interest. You will also contribute to the acute oncology inpatient service in UHMB, and work alongside our established acute oncology ANP team. There is currently no on call commitment associated with the post.
This is a pan-UHMB appointment, and the appointee will be expected to work across at least two of the three UHMB sites (Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Westmorland General Hospital and Furness General Hospital). The Trust is a recognised Cancer Unit, providing systemic therapy for all common tumour sites. SACT is given at all three sites. The acute oncology and inpatient services are at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary and Furness General Hospital.
About us
We operatefrom three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, andUlverstonCommunity Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies,daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration and a licence to practise with the GMC. Specialist Registration within Medical Oncology, or within 6 months of award at time of interview. Specialist Registrar in Medical Oncology or equivalent recognised training
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Broad exposure to management of cancer.
Desirable
- Experience in the tumour sites described within the job description Experience of Acute Oncology
Research and Audit
Essential
- Evidence of audit and the implementation of change following the audit Ability to supervise junior doctors to plan and conduct a research and audit project
Desirable
- Relevant research published in peer review journal
Education and Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching and supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students Experience of supervision of junior medical staff and relevant staff in other disciplines
Desirable
- Attendance at educational skills or teaching course
Management Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate effective team working skills, Time management/organisational ability. An example may be they have developed and run training programmes. Proven knowledge of systems and process of NHS or equivalent Sense of understanding and commitment to corporate responsibility
Other
Essential
- Demonstrate innovation and problem solving abilities Ability to travel as required Keen and enthusiastic in the field of Medical Oncology
Leadership
Essential
- An understanding of and ability to demonstrate your ability to: oEmpower others oLead through change oInfluence strategically oCollaborative working oDrive for improvement oIntegrity
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration and a licence to practise with the GMC. Specialist Registration within Medical Oncology, or within 6 months of award at time of interview. Specialist Registrar in Medical Oncology or equivalent recognised training
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Broad exposure to management of cancer.
Desirable
- Experience in the tumour sites described within the job description Experience of Acute Oncology
Research and Audit
Essential
- Evidence of audit and the implementation of change following the audit Ability to supervise junior doctors to plan and conduct a research and audit project
Desirable
- Relevant research published in peer review journal
Education and Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching and supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students Experience of supervision of junior medical staff and relevant staff in other disciplines
Desirable
- Attendance at educational skills or teaching course
Management Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate effective team working skills, Time management/organisational ability. An example may be they have developed and run training programmes. Proven knowledge of systems and process of NHS or equivalent Sense of understanding and commitment to corporate responsibility
Other
Essential
- Demonstrate innovation and problem solving abilities Ability to travel as required Keen and enthusiastic in the field of Medical Oncology
Leadership
Essential
- An understanding of and ability to demonstrate your ability to: oEmpower others oLead through change oInfluence strategically oCollaborative working oDrive for improvement oIntegrity
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).
