Job summary
This exciting, innovative post will develop the career of a clinician who has completed Foundation training with an interest in medical education and who is considering a future career in oncology.
The 12 month post combines 6 months as a Clinical Fellow (covering oncology and palliative care inpatients), and 6 months as a Teaching Fellow (also supporting oncology outpatient clinics). It is anticipated that the post holder may wish to study for a Certificate in Medical Education and further develop an educational portfolio.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Teaching Fellow (6m: no on call supplement)
The establish post is in a well supportive team with excellent educational links in the undergraduate and postgraduate setting. The post holder will work closely with clinical teams, with the main duty being to coordinate, participate in, and further develop the established UCL Medical School (UCLMS) undergraduate clinical teaching programme for 5th year MBBS students in the Department for Oncology (50% time). There is also scope to develop a work experience programme and explore research within the educational setting.
The post holder will also undertake outpatient oncology clinical work with access to both systemic prescribing and radiotherapy planning. The standard working hours will be 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday.
Clinical Fellow (6m: on call supplement)
For 6 months of the rotation, the post holder will join the ward team comprised of 2 FY1s, 1 IMT2/2 an SpR, an Oncology Consultant and a physician's assistant. They will liaise closely with the palliative care and wider multidisciplinary team regarding the day to day care of inpatients on a dedicated oncology ward. During this period they will liaise closely with the Teaching Fellow to coordinate ward based undergraduate teaching for the MBBS students, and also be responsible for organising postgraduate teaching for the ward teams.
About us
Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.
Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers' money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.
Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review the job description and person specification for further details of this role.
Interested applicants can obtain further information and arrange informal visits by contacting:
Dr Alexa Childs, Medical Oncology Consultant
Alexa.childs@nhs.net
Dr Sonia Mansukhani, Medical Oncology Consultant
sonia.mansukhani@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review the job description and person specification for further details of this role.
Interested applicants can obtain further information and arrange informal visits by contacting:
Dr Alexa Childs, Medical Oncology Consultant
Alexa.childs@nhs.net
Dr Sonia Mansukhani, Medical Oncology Consultant
sonia.mansukhani@nhs.net
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Primary UK medical qualification (or equivalent)
- Appropriate postgraduate medical qualification (e.g. MRCP or equivalent)
- In current clinical practice and on GMC register with license to practice.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice
- Significant experience with cancer therapy
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
- Ability to organise and manage administration duties related to outpatient clinics, chemotherapy prescribing, accurate record keeping in medical casenotes
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Ability to work in a team
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to prioritise clinical work effectively
- Commitment to continuing medical education
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Primary UK medical qualification (or equivalent)
- Appropriate postgraduate medical qualification (e.g. MRCP or equivalent)
- In current clinical practice and on GMC register with license to practice.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice
- Significant experience with cancer therapy
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
- Ability to organise and manage administration duties related to outpatient clinics, chemotherapy prescribing, accurate record keeping in medical casenotes
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Ability to work in a team
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to prioritise clinical work effectively
- Commitment to continuing medical education
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
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).
