Job summary
This post is for a Senior Clinical Fellow within Oncology who will work with the Acute Oncology Nurses assessing and supporting Chemotherapy patients who are admitted to the hospital with an Oncological emergency as well as carrying out Chemotherapy/Oncology clinics. The post will also support the Chemotherapy nurses within the Chemotherapy suite with any queries with regard to treatment reactions or assessing fitness for treatment.
Main duties of the job
Multidisciplinary team working is a key component of the working in the department.
New patient assessment/ Ward visits/ Acute Oncology Service support
To provide Medical cover to the Chemotherapy Day Unit
To provide chemotherapy review clinics
To provide general Oncology clinics alongside Consultants
To provide daily Acute Oncology assessment clinic
Ward rounds/supporting the nursing team with in-patient care
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.
Our Values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Undergraduate/Postgraduate/Nursing teaching
In addition to the above the post-holder can attend the relevant MDTs to discuss cases that they are involved with.
Patients with acute oncological symptoms must be seen as soon as possible (within 24 hours by AOS Team).
Ward rounds and visits to individual patients as well as discussion with their relatives will be necessary.
Keeping medical records as per GMC Good Medical practice is utmost; these must be dated and initialed, together with any other related administrative duties including discharge and clinic letters.
Duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate Consultant(s), in consultation where possible with colleagues both senior and junior. Additional commitments arising under this paragraph are exceptional. In particular, the doctor will not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis.
Agree to read and follow any protocols laid down (either in writing or verbally) for the firm in which you are working.
In case of any difficulties ensure that advice is sought from a senior colleague.
To undertake other duties as appropriate for Senior Clinical Fellow in Oncology not otherwise specified
Job description
Job responsibilities
Undergraduate/Postgraduate/Nursing teaching
In addition to the above the post-holder can attend the relevant MDTs to discuss cases that they are involved with.
Patients with acute oncological symptoms must be seen as soon as possible (within 24 hours by AOS Team).
Ward rounds and visits to individual patients as well as discussion with their relatives will be necessary.
Keeping medical records as per GMC Good Medical practice is utmost; these must be dated and initialed, together with any other related administrative duties including discharge and clinic letters.
Duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate Consultant(s), in consultation where possible with colleagues both senior and junior. Additional commitments arising under this paragraph are exceptional. In particular, the doctor will not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis.
Agree to read and follow any protocols laid down (either in writing or verbally) for the firm in which you are working.
In case of any difficulties ensure that advice is sought from a senior colleague.
To undertake other duties as appropriate for Senior Clinical Fellow in Oncology not otherwise specified
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
- oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
Qualifications
Essential
- oMedical Degree
- oRelevant postgraduate qualification Part 1 MRCP, MRCS etc
Desirable
- oAdditional relevant clinical experience
Clinical Experience
Essential
- oExcellent all round experience of Oncology/Palliative Care work
- oMinimum of 3 years' experience in Oncology/General Medicine
- oAbility to work independently, but aware of own limitations and know when to seek advice from senior colleagues
- oExperience of managing Acute Oncology Emergencies
- oClinical procedures such as Ascetic Drain
- oAdvanced Life Support
- oAbility to assess, diagnose and treat acutely sick patients.
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- oUnderstand the principles of audits
Desirable
- oUnderstanding CPD
- oExperience of audits
Teaching
Essential
- oInterest in and ability to contribute to teaching and learning of more junior doctors and medical students
Desirable
- oPublications and presentations
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
- oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
Qualifications
Essential
- oMedical Degree
- oRelevant postgraduate qualification Part 1 MRCP, MRCS etc
Desirable
- oAdditional relevant clinical experience
Clinical Experience
Essential
- oExcellent all round experience of Oncology/Palliative Care work
- oMinimum of 3 years' experience in Oncology/General Medicine
- oAbility to work independently, but aware of own limitations and know when to seek advice from senior colleagues
- oExperience of managing Acute Oncology Emergencies
- oClinical procedures such as Ascetic Drain
- oAdvanced Life Support
- oAbility to assess, diagnose and treat acutely sick patients.
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- oUnderstand the principles of audits
Desirable
- oUnderstanding CPD
- oExperience of audits
Teaching
Essential
- oInterest in and ability to contribute to teaching and learning of more junior doctors and medical students
Desirable
- oPublications and presentations
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).
