Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a Junior Clinical Fellow in Oncology. This 12 month post, available immediately, which provides an opportunity to gain knowledge and experience in Oncology and would be particularly suitable for candidates at level ST1-2, preparing to apply for specialist training in Oncology, Haematology, Palliative Care or Medicine. The post holder will contribute to ward based, day case and outpatient care of oncology patients. There will be ample training and supervision and the opportunity to contribute to teaching, clinical research and audit.
Main duties of the job
Undertake inpatient care of patients admitted to our oncology ward (Laurel 2), carrying out daily ward rounds (including weekends on a rota basis), reviewing patients in the Acute Oncology Bay and Rowan Suite. Undertaking outpatient clinics and liaising with wider Oncology Team on a daily basis.
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.
DBS Checks and Costs
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DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check
(at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in Supporting
Information section for more details on DBS checks and costs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
DUTIES/BACKGROUND OF THE POST -please refer to Job description attached for full description of job role
Together with, and under the guidance of, the Consultant Oncologists, the post holder will:
- Undertake inpatient care of oncology and medical patients admitted to our oncology ward (Laurel 2), carrying out daily ward rounds and liaising with Oncology Team on a daily basis. This will include supervision of FY1, liaison with consultants & other medical staff, and carrying out medical interventions.
- Participate in Medical Audit & Clinical Research.
- Participate in an Oncology out of hours rota including on call weekend and late rota on a 1:4 basis for full time members of staff. This will include providing medical support for the oncology chemotherapy unit at Worcester and inpatients on the oncology and haematology ward.
- Participate in educational opportunities to match a Dr in training at this grade. This will include attendance at the departments education programme, the opportunity to attend oncology outpatient clinics and MDTs, and to observe radiotherapy planning and delivery.
- There will be some cross cover required on occasion on our haematology ward (Laurel 3) at Worcester Royal Hospital.
- Undertake an oncology outpatient clinic, focussed on follow up of post treatment urological malignancy.
- Provide support to the trusts Acute Oncology Service
Job description
Job responsibilities
DUTIES/BACKGROUND OF THE POST -please refer to Job description attached for full description of job role
Together with, and under the guidance of, the Consultant Oncologists, the post holder will:
- Undertake inpatient care of oncology and medical patients admitted to our oncology ward (Laurel 2), carrying out daily ward rounds and liaising with Oncology Team on a daily basis. This will include supervision of FY1, liaison with consultants & other medical staff, and carrying out medical interventions.
- Participate in Medical Audit & Clinical Research.
- Participate in an Oncology out of hours rota including on call weekend and late rota on a 1:4 basis for full time members of staff. This will include providing medical support for the oncology chemotherapy unit at Worcester and inpatients on the oncology and haematology ward.
- Participate in educational opportunities to match a Dr in training at this grade. This will include attendance at the departments education programme, the opportunity to attend oncology outpatient clinics and MDTs, and to observe radiotherapy planning and delivery.
- There will be some cross cover required on occasion on our haematology ward (Laurel 3) at Worcester Royal Hospital.
- Undertake an oncology outpatient clinic, focussed on follow up of post treatment urological malignancy.
- Provide support to the trusts Acute Oncology Service
Person Specification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Diplomatic and tactful
- Flexible approach to work duties
- Ability to work in a team
- Ability to work under pressure
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
- Ability to organise and manage workload priorities
Desirable
- Interest in research
- Interest in medical education
Other Requirements
Essential
- An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues
- Access to transport and ability to travel across hospital sites
Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full GMC registration with Licence to Practise at the time of appointment
- MB ChB or equivalent
Desirable
- ALS Certification
- Postgraduate qualification
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Ability to organise and deliver teaching across the whole undergraduate curriculum
- Experience of medical teaching
Desirable
- Experience of examining medical Undergraduates
- Experience of organising and delivering medical education
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required at ST1 level
- Ability to offer clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within specialty
- Ability to take responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Knowledge of subspecialties where specified
- 2 years NHS experience
Desirable
- Experience of Audit
- Previous Oncology experience
Person Specification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Diplomatic and tactful
- Flexible approach to work duties
- Ability to work in a team
- Ability to work under pressure
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
- Ability to organise and manage workload priorities
Desirable
- Interest in research
- Interest in medical education
Other Requirements
Essential
- An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues
- Access to transport and ability to travel across hospital sites
Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full GMC registration with Licence to Practise at the time of appointment
- MB ChB or equivalent
Desirable
- ALS Certification
- Postgraduate qualification
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Ability to organise and deliver teaching across the whole undergraduate curriculum
- Experience of medical teaching
Desirable
- Experience of examining medical Undergraduates
- Experience of organising and delivering medical education
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required at ST1 level
- Ability to offer clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within specialty
- Ability to take responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Knowledge of subspecialties where specified
- 2 years NHS experience
Desirable
- Experience of Audit
- Previous Oncology experience
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).
