Job summary
Substantive Consultant Medical Oncologist (Breast)
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
(Royal Free and Chase Farm Health Units)
10 Programmed Activity contract
The post-holder will work alongside medical and clinical oncology colleagues at the Royal Free, Chase Farm and Barnet heath units and will be essential for service provision as well as the development of the oral SACT clinics. The successful candidate should have experience of working within a multidisciplinary team; have a wide experience in Medical Oncology but in particular in breast management. If you believe you meet the criteria of the person specification and would like to join the Royal Free London, we encourage you to apply. To find out more about working at the Royal Free please visit our website at: www.royalfree.nhs.uk/jobs.We welcome applications from candidates wanting to work less than full time. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis in consultation with colleagues and the successful applicant. Please contact Dr Neha Chopra, Clinical Service Lead for Oncology at Royal Free Hospital on email neha.chopra@nhs.net.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will join the oncology team at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust (RFL) as a 10PA Permanent consultant in breast cancer.1. To further develop and support the breast medical oncology services at the Royal Free, Chase Farm and Barnet health units. 2. To lead the development of oral SACT clinics across RFL health units 3. To lead clinical trials in breast cancer. 4. To attend the weekly tumour specific breast MDTs. 5. To take responsibility for the designated clinical workload including all relevant MDMs, out-patient clinics, and review and responsibility for in-patients. 6. To participate in the consultant on-call rota for oncology at Royal Free health unit (1 in 18). 7. To provide postgraduate teaching for junior staff. 8.To provide clinical supervision for specialist registrars. 9.To participate in undergraduate medical student teaching.10. To comply with all the clinical governance processes and procedures of the Trust11. Compliance with Patients' Charter and Purchasers' requirements.12. To be departmental audit lead and participate in medical audit as per Royal College of Physicians guidelines.13. To maintain Continuing Professional Development accreditation as per Royal College of Physicians guidelines. 14. To participate in the Trust appraisal programme and GMC revalidation processes.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the topFor more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/Royal Free to be your best
Job description
Job responsibilities
Timetable
Day
Site
Time
Activity
PAs
Type
Monday
RFH
09:00-14:00
RFH Clinic
1.25
DCC
14:00-15:00
Clinic admin
0.25
DCC
15:00-17:00
Metastatic MDT
0.5
DCC
Tuesday
CFH
09:00-13:00
CF clinic
1
DCC
13:00-17:00
CF clinic
1
DCC
Wednesday
RFH
08:00-11:00
EBC MDT
0.75
DCC
11:00-13:00
Clinic admin
0.5
DCC
13:00-17:00
SPA: Audit lead
1
SPA
Thursday
BGH
08:30-12.30
SPA
1
SPA
13:00-17:00
BGH Clinic
1
DCC
17:00-18:00
Clinic admin
0.25
DCC
Friday
RFH
09:00-11:00
SFU MDT
0.5
DCC
11:00-14:00
SFU Clinic
0.75
DCC
DCC
7.75
SPA
2
InPatient
0.36
10.11
The on-call commitment of this role will be 1 in 18 (category B rota) oncology rota for oncological inpatient management / attending system
SPA activity will include:
Oral SACT lead
Job description
Job responsibilities
Timetable
Day
Site
Time
Activity
PAs
Type
Monday
RFH
09:00-14:00
RFH Clinic
1.25
DCC
14:00-15:00
Clinic admin
0.25
DCC
15:00-17:00
Metastatic MDT
0.5
DCC
Tuesday
CFH
09:00-13:00
CF clinic
1
DCC
13:00-17:00
CF clinic
1
DCC
Wednesday
RFH
08:00-11:00
EBC MDT
0.75
DCC
11:00-13:00
Clinic admin
0.5
DCC
13:00-17:00
SPA: Audit lead
1
SPA
Thursday
BGH
08:30-12.30
SPA
1
SPA
13:00-17:00
BGH Clinic
1
DCC
17:00-18:00
Clinic admin
0.25
DCC
Friday
RFH
09:00-11:00
SFU MDT
0.5
DCC
11:00-14:00
SFU Clinic
0.75
DCC
DCC
7.75
SPA
2
InPatient
0.36
10.11
The on-call commitment of this role will be 1 in 18 (category B rota) oncology rota for oncological inpatient management / attending system
SPA activity will include:
Oral SACT lead
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent medical degree
- Full GMC Registration
- CCST or CCT in Clinical or Medical Oncology and on the specialist register or within 6 months of obtaining CCT at the time of interview
Desirable
Relevant Experience
Essential
- oAbility to work as part of the multidisciplinary team
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to work as part of multidisciplinary team
- Commitment to continuous professional development
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients and relatives
- Ability to work in a pressurised environment
- Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
- Experience of service development and quality improvement initiatives
- Understanding of research methodology and willingness to contribute to local projects
- Potential to develop leadership skills
Desirable
- Evidence of research activity and publications
Others
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit
- Experience on providing high quality training and education to undergraduates and postgraduates
- Specialist knowledge of dealing with relevant tumour sites
- Ability to support and motivate staff during periods of pressure
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent medical degree
- Full GMC Registration
- CCST or CCT in Clinical or Medical Oncology and on the specialist register or within 6 months of obtaining CCT at the time of interview
Desirable
Relevant Experience
Essential
- oAbility to work as part of the multidisciplinary team
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to work as part of multidisciplinary team
- Commitment to continuous professional development
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients and relatives
- Ability to work in a pressurised environment
- Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
- Experience of service development and quality improvement initiatives
- Understanding of research methodology and willingness to contribute to local projects
- Potential to develop leadership skills
Desirable
- Evidence of research activity and publications
Others
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit
- Experience on providing high quality training and education to undergraduates and postgraduates
- Specialist knowledge of dealing with relevant tumour sites
- Ability to support and motivate staff during periods of pressure
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).
