Job summary
Consultant Clinical Oncologist
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston (UHBW) NHS Foundation Trust are looking to appoint a dynamic and enthusiastic Consultant Clinical Oncologist with specialist skills in the management of Lower Gastrointestinal (GI) cancers, Hepatobiliary Cancers and Neuroendocrine tumours.
Whilst the advertised post is for 6 PA's, candidates who are looking for a greater number of sessions or a full time role would be welcome to enquire and discuss.
Main duties of the job
This is a new part time substantive post based at the University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW). The post holder will be based at the Bristol site and will join established teams for the delivery of care. This will include responsibility for being an ARSAC license holder and supervising patients receiving radionuclide therapy for neuroendocrine tumours.
The adult Oncology department has 33 (not all full time) consultants who work between the Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre (BHOC) Weston Hospital. BHOC provides services to a catchment population of 2.2 million people. The radiotherapy department offers IMRT, high dose rate brachytherapy, SABR and Gamma Knife stereotactic radiosurgery. Adult systemic anticancer treatment (SACT) is delivered in our 30 bedded in-patient unit, 20 chair chemotherapy day unit or in our two community units. There is a strong emphasis on research with BHOC trials unit actively recruiting in over 100 trials. There are close links with the University of Bristol and the University of the West of England.
The successful candidates for this post must be registered with the GMC with a valid license to practice and should have completed Specialist Training (or equivalent) and be entered on the Specialist Register of the GMC, or have a CCT date in Oncology within six months of the date of interview.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forwardthinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
For an informal discussion please contact Dr Chris Herbert (chris.herbert@uhbw.nhs.uk), Lead Doctor in Oncology, or Sophie Baugh (sophie.baugh@uhbw.nhs.uk), General Manager of BHOC via the Management Office on 0117 34 26290.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
For an informal discussion please contact Dr Chris Herbert (chris.herbert@uhbw.nhs.uk), Lead Doctor in Oncology, or Sophie Baugh (sophie.baugh@uhbw.nhs.uk), General Manager of BHOC via the Management Office on 0117 34 26290.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MRCP or equivalent
- FRCR or equivalent
- Entry on the Specialist Register (or entry expected within three months or CCST expected within six months)
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Broad oncology background with specific skills as required in the agreed job description
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion across a wide range of oncological situations both elective and emergency
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients and be able to work in a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Specialist experience in Lower GI and HPB cancers
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
- Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty skills in oncology
- Commitment to continuing medical education
Desirable
Clinical Governance & Audit
Essential
- Awareness of the requirements of clinical governance, with particular reference to the speciality
- Experience in organising audit
- Ability to organise efficient and smooth running specialist service
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
Research
Essential
- Knowledge of the ethics, principles and practice of clinical research and proven participation in clinical research
- GCP training
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
Desirable
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
- Ability to increase the academic profile of the Directorate
- Experience in implementing, developing and evaluating undergraduate and/or postgraduate training
- Interest in clinical research and experience in supervising undergraduate +/- postgraduate research projects
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Experience and interest in teaching of staff, both undergraduate and postgraduate and from all disciplines
- Experience of supervising trainees
- Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
Management & Leadership
Essential
- Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
- Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
- Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
- Ability to practice independently as a consultant
- Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
- Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
Desirable
- Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
- Management experience
Interpersonal, communication & team working skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues
- Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
- Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
- Ability to be a flexible team member
Any Other Personal Abilities & Aptitudes
Essential
- Enquiring and critical approach to work
- Enthusiasm
Desirable
- A willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
Other
Essential
- Ability to access places of work easily
- Evidence of entitlement to live and work in the UK
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MRCP or equivalent
- FRCR or equivalent
- Entry on the Specialist Register (or entry expected within three months or CCST expected within six months)
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Broad oncology background with specific skills as required in the agreed job description
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion across a wide range of oncological situations both elective and emergency
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients and be able to work in a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Specialist experience in Lower GI and HPB cancers
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
- Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty skills in oncology
- Commitment to continuing medical education
Desirable
Clinical Governance & Audit
Essential
- Awareness of the requirements of clinical governance, with particular reference to the speciality
- Experience in organising audit
- Ability to organise efficient and smooth running specialist service
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
Research
Essential
- Knowledge of the ethics, principles and practice of clinical research and proven participation in clinical research
- GCP training
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
Desirable
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
- Ability to increase the academic profile of the Directorate
- Experience in implementing, developing and evaluating undergraduate and/or postgraduate training
- Interest in clinical research and experience in supervising undergraduate +/- postgraduate research projects
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Experience and interest in teaching of staff, both undergraduate and postgraduate and from all disciplines
- Experience of supervising trainees
- Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
Management & Leadership
Essential
- Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
- Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
- Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
- Ability to practice independently as a consultant
- Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
- Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
Desirable
- Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
- Management experience
Interpersonal, communication & team working skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues
- Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
- Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
- Ability to be a flexible team member
Any Other Personal Abilities & Aptitudes
Essential
- Enquiring and critical approach to work
- Enthusiasm
Desirable
- A willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
Other
Essential
- Ability to access places of work easily
- Evidence of entitlement to live and work in the UK
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre
22 Horfield Road
Bristol
BS2 8ED
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
