Job summary
This internal post is for a
Specialist Grade in Paediatric Oncology based at the Worcestershire Royal
Hospital.
This will be a senior role in
the team structure and will work closely with the Consultant lead for the
service and specialist nursing structure to deliver oncology services to
children as a POSCU (Paediatric Oncology Shared Care Unit) aligned with the primary
treatment centre of Birmingham Childrens Hospital.
The post holder will utilise
their highly trained skillset to manage the complex medical, emotional, and
developmental needs of young patients.
The majority of their duties
based at the Worcestershire Royal Hospital but will be expected to undertake
outpatient clinics in a variety of settings around the whole county, including
Redditch, Evesham, Malvern, and Kidderminster.
Main duties of the job
the post-holder will be expected to
provide a service to patients of the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust,
General Practitioners and to attend multi-disciplinary meetings to support MDT care.
be responsible for the continuing care and treatment of
patients in their charge and personal performance of clinical duties as agreed
in your job plan, allowing for all proper delegation to and training of their
staff.
provide support to the ED and acute medicine to ensure timely appropriate care
and patient flow through the hospital.
provide consultation and advisory service
to clinical colleagues in the Trust and Primary Care.
collaborate with colleagues to deliver a high quality, timely service and
to work towards meeting the Trusts and
departmental objectives.
provide professional supervision, training and
management of junior medical staff,And enhance personal CPD.
participate in the middle grade on call
rota.
whilst undertaking non-resident on-call
duties, attend the hospital site to review patients
when clinically necessary.
participate in clinical audit as part of quality
improvement activity under local arrangements
commit to taking part in annual appraisal process which
will be undertaken by a trust approved appraiser.
Act in accordance with professional guidelines such as Duties of a Doctor,
Good Medical Practice, & the GMC Performance Procedures
About us
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large
acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute
services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a
larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from
three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester
Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our
caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred
care. You could be one of them.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to
work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our
everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Being open and honest
Ensuring people feel cared for
Showing respect to everyone
We are proud to have achieved Timewise
accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working
within our organisation as a flex positive employer.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
This job description, together with the Capabilities Framework
and job plan, will be reviewed annually and agreed with the Clinical Director
and Divisional Director, on behalf of the Chief Medical Officer, to ensure that
it continually reflects the areas of work, clinical responsibility of the post
and purchaser requirements.
A suitably experienced post-holder will be
expected to:
provide a service to patients of the
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, General Practitioners
the post-holder will be expected to
provide a service to patients of the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust,
General Practitioners and to attend multi-disciplinary meetings. The successful
candidate will be expected to work within multi-disciplinary teams in providing
high quality clinical care. It is anticipated work will be undertaken on three
sites and closer to the patients home.
The Trust is seeking to extend services to GP surgeries/health centres etc and
job plans may be revised in due course.
be responsible for the continuing care and treatment of
patients in their charge and personal performance of clinical duties as agreed
in your job plan, allowing for all proper delegation to and training of their
staff.
provide support to the ED and acute medicine to ensure timely appropriate care
and patient flow through the hospital.
provide consultation and advisory service
to clinical colleagues in the Trust and Primary Care.
attend multi-disciplinary meetings, which
may be cross county and cross site.
collaborate with colleagues to deliver a high quality, timely service and
to work towards meeting the Trusts and
departmental objectives.
provide professional supervision, training and
management of junior medical staff, carrying out teaching, assessment and
accreditation duties as required and contributing to postgraduate and CPD
activity locally and nationally as appropriate.
participate in the middle grade on call
rota to ensure that both emergency and urgent services
are provided out of normal hours, to be shared equally with colleagues
in post.
whilst undertaking non-resident on-call
duties, attend the hospital site to review patients
when clinically necessary. The Specialist doctor on call must be
prepared to attend willingly whenever requested to do so by a member of their
medical and nursing team.
participate in clinical audit as part of quality
improvement activity under local arrangements
commit to taking part in annual appraisal process which
will be undertaken by a trust approved appraiser
be responsible for compliance with personal continuing
professional development requirements with the support of the Trust. It is
mandatory for all Specialists to keep up to date with evidence-based practice.
be responsible for maintaining awareness of &
acting in accordance with professional guidelines such as Duties of a Doctor,
Good Medical Practice, & the GMC Performance Procedures.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This job description, together with the Capabilities Framework
and job plan, will be reviewed annually and agreed with the Clinical Director
and Divisional Director, on behalf of the Chief Medical Officer, to ensure that
it continually reflects the areas of work, clinical responsibility of the post
and purchaser requirements.
A suitably experienced post-holder will be
expected to:
provide a service to patients of the
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, General Practitioners
the post-holder will be expected to
provide a service to patients of the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust,
General Practitioners and to attend multi-disciplinary meetings. The successful
candidate will be expected to work within multi-disciplinary teams in providing
high quality clinical care. It is anticipated work will be undertaken on three
sites and closer to the patients home.
The Trust is seeking to extend services to GP surgeries/health centres etc and
job plans may be revised in due course.
be responsible for the continuing care and treatment of
patients in their charge and personal performance of clinical duties as agreed
in your job plan, allowing for all proper delegation to and training of their
staff.
provide support to the ED and acute medicine to ensure timely appropriate care
and patient flow through the hospital.
provide consultation and advisory service
to clinical colleagues in the Trust and Primary Care.
attend multi-disciplinary meetings, which
may be cross county and cross site.
collaborate with colleagues to deliver a high quality, timely service and
to work towards meeting the Trusts and
departmental objectives.
provide professional supervision, training and
management of junior medical staff, carrying out teaching, assessment and
accreditation duties as required and contributing to postgraduate and CPD
activity locally and nationally as appropriate.
participate in the middle grade on call
rota to ensure that both emergency and urgent services
are provided out of normal hours, to be shared equally with colleagues
in post.
whilst undertaking non-resident on-call
duties, attend the hospital site to review patients
when clinically necessary. The Specialist doctor on call must be
prepared to attend willingly whenever requested to do so by a member of their
medical and nursing team.
participate in clinical audit as part of quality
improvement activity under local arrangements
commit to taking part in annual appraisal process which
will be undertaken by a trust approved appraiser
be responsible for compliance with personal continuing
professional development requirements with the support of the Trust. It is
mandatory for all Specialists to keep up to date with evidence-based practice.
be responsible for maintaining awareness of &
acting in accordance with professional guidelines such as Duties of a Doctor,
Good Medical Practice, & the GMC Performance Procedures.
Person Specification
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively.
- Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities.
- Experience of audit management and conducting clinical audit.
Desirable
- Ability to use the evidence based and clinical audit to support decision making.
- Undertaken training in management and/or team working.
Research Experience
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- An awareness of current specialty specific developments and initiative
Desirable
- Publications in relevant peer- reviewed journals in the last 5 years
- Evidence of having undertaken original research
Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full GMC Registration with a Licence to practise at the time of appointment.
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
- SPIN in paediatric haematology and oncology.
Desirable
- Higher Degree.
- Membership examination with the relevant UK Royal College.
Professional Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Practices with professional values and behaviours expected of all doctors set out in the GMC Good Medical Practice and the Professional Capabilities Framework (set out below).
- Adheres to professional requirements of annual appraisal, job planning and reviews of performance and progression.
- Demonstrates ability to manage patients with complex needs whilst remaining aware of their own limitations.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work effectively as a team member.
- Enquiring, critical approach to work.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies.
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education.
- Flexible approach to work duties.
- Ability to work without supervision.
- Reliable and supportive to other colleagues.
- Ability to work antisocial hours.
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local regional or national levels.
Experience
Essential
- Completed at least 12 years full time postgraduate training (or equivalent gained on part time basis) or have equivalent experience and competencies.
- At least 6 years experience in a relevant specialty at the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades. Equivalent years experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas will also be accepted.
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within specialty
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Experience of working in multidisciplinary teams
- Meets the requirements of the Specialist Grade Capabilities Framework (NHS Employers)
Desirable
- Previous experience working in the NHS within the specialty
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Ability to teach clinical skills to medical, nursing staff and other disciplines.
- Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates.
Desirable
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research.
Person Specification
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively.
- Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities.
- Experience of audit management and conducting clinical audit.
Desirable
- Ability to use the evidence based and clinical audit to support decision making.
- Undertaken training in management and/or team working.
Research Experience
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- An awareness of current specialty specific developments and initiative
Desirable
- Publications in relevant peer- reviewed journals in the last 5 years
- Evidence of having undertaken original research
Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full GMC Registration with a Licence to practise at the time of appointment.
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
- SPIN in paediatric haematology and oncology.
Desirable
- Higher Degree.
- Membership examination with the relevant UK Royal College.
Professional Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Practices with professional values and behaviours expected of all doctors set out in the GMC Good Medical Practice and the Professional Capabilities Framework (set out below).
- Adheres to professional requirements of annual appraisal, job planning and reviews of performance and progression.
- Demonstrates ability to manage patients with complex needs whilst remaining aware of their own limitations.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work effectively as a team member.
- Enquiring, critical approach to work.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies.
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education.
- Flexible approach to work duties.
- Ability to work without supervision.
- Reliable and supportive to other colleagues.
- Ability to work antisocial hours.
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local regional or national levels.
Experience
Essential
- Completed at least 12 years full time postgraduate training (or equivalent gained on part time basis) or have equivalent experience and competencies.
- At least 6 years experience in a relevant specialty at the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades. Equivalent years experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas will also be accepted.
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within specialty
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Experience of working in multidisciplinary teams
- Meets the requirements of the Specialist Grade Capabilities Framework (NHS Employers)
Desirable
- Previous experience working in the NHS within the specialty
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Ability to teach clinical skills to medical, nursing staff and other disciplines.
- Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates.
Desirable
- Ability to supervise postgraduate 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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
