Job summary
The Oncology division is looking for a forward thinking Clinical Oncology Locum Consultant to join the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust to provide Gastro-intestinal expertise to the Oncology division.
This is a fixed-term 10PA post for 12 months based at the Royal Surrey Hospital, with clinical commitments at our outreach partner at the Ashford and St Peters Hospital, Surrey. This role will offer Chemotherapy, plus Radiotherapy expertise for these patients.
Start date is 01/04/2024.
Main duties of the job
- To provide Oncology expertise in the management and treatment of patients with Upper and Lower GI Tumours,
- To be part of the MDT and clinical team
- To be part of the radiotherapy MDT and clinical team
- To play a full part in the out-of-hours On-Call service for Oncology
- To provide cover for fellow Consultant colleagues in respect of periods of leave and organise leave in conjunction of Consultant colleagues according to Oncology department policy.
- To take part in medical audit and research as appropriate.
- To provide expertise for patients, participate in the local MDTs and training programmes
- To participate in clinical trials as appropriate, in co-operation with the Alliance Research Lead
- To ensure that the requirements of clinical governance are met.
- To ensure that there are adequate arrangements for hospital staff involved in the care of your patients to be able to contact you when necessary.
- To participate in CME and audit projects as appropriate
See attached job description for further details on duties.
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
We have received an overall Good rating from the CQC with Medical care (including older peoples care), End of Life Care and Maternity services being deemed Outstanding by the CQC.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HsiGn9joTQ
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust provides specialist Cancer and Haemato-Oncological care, including complex Cancer surgery, to the population of the South West Surrey and Hampshire, a catchment area of approximately 1.4 million. Non-surgical oncological treatment for these patients is provided at the St. Lukes Cancer Centre, which is an integral part of the Trust. There are close links with surrounding cancer units and the Surrey Clinical Research Centre.
Here at St Lukes, we aim to provide first class, high quality care for all of our patients in a friendly and professional setting. Our services have received national recognition and praise and our patients benefit from the latest and most innovative treatments available, delivered by a team of committed and highly skilled staff. You will be joining our team of 27 oncologists, supported by a team of Specialist Registrars, Specialty Doctors, SHOs, AHPs and Specialist Nurses. We currently offer supervision and support for those seeking career development, we would welcome further discussions on the opportunities we offer if this is of interest.
The Oncology department is in the process of an exciting refurbishment and extension project to expand the outpatient areas and improve the patient experience. The Oncology division is a forward thinking, ambitious department that strives on continuous improvement plans.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust provides specialist Cancer and Haemato-Oncological care, including complex Cancer surgery, to the population of the South West Surrey and Hampshire, a catchment area of approximately 1.4 million. Non-surgical oncological treatment for these patients is provided at the St. Lukes Cancer Centre, which is an integral part of the Trust. There are close links with surrounding cancer units and the Surrey Clinical Research Centre.
Here at St Lukes, we aim to provide first class, high quality care for all of our patients in a friendly and professional setting. Our services have received national recognition and praise and our patients benefit from the latest and most innovative treatments available, delivered by a team of committed and highly skilled staff. You will be joining our team of 27 oncologists, supported by a team of Specialist Registrars, Specialty Doctors, SHOs, AHPs and Specialist Nurses. We currently offer supervision and support for those seeking career development, we would welcome further discussions on the opportunities we offer if this is of interest.
The Oncology department is in the process of an exciting refurbishment and extension project to expand the outpatient areas and improve the patient experience. The Oncology division is a forward thinking, ambitious department that strives on continuous improvement plans.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration and a license to practice with the GMC
- MBBS or equivalent
- Higher medical qualification
- CPD - Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development
- Broad oncology experience in a variety of tumor sites
- Relevant experience of management of Oncological emergencies
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration and a license to practice with the GMC
- MBBS or equivalent
- Higher medical qualification
- CPD - Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development
- Broad oncology experience in a variety of tumor sites
- Relevant experience of management of Oncological emergencies
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
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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).
