Job summary
This is a Permanent post
Applications are invited for the post of a Specialist Grade based at Colchester Hospital
The Departments of Oncology is within the 'Oncology & Haematology Clinical Delivery Group' of the 'Cancer and Diagnostics' Division.
The role is envisaged to be Breast/Colorectal. However, if the candidate has a special interest in certain tumour sites, it could be considered as part of the job plan.
The job plan will be reviewed annually. It will cover all aspects of a Specialist Grade professional practice including clinical work, research and education. In addition, it will include personal objectives, details of their link to wider service objectives and details of the support required by the doctor to fulfil the job plan and the objectives.
10 PA's will be offered. A minimum of 8.5 PA's will be for direct patient care and 1.5 PA's for SPA. Expected commitments will include:
Main duties of the job
Multi-disciplinary ward meeting
New patient clinics
One or more chemotherapy review clinics
One or more follow-up clinics
Support to Radiotherapy units and Chemotherapy day units
Ward consultations
Other ward rounds
Attendance at relevant site-specific MDTs
Audit, research, CPD, appraisal and revalidation
In addition for Specialist doctor role:
Acute oncology service support (one or more sessions)
Expertise in clinical procedures such as pleural and ascitic drain placement would be beneficial
Independent clinics
About us
We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.We are one of the largest NHS organisation in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.
We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.
Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.
We have invested in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation has brought what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
CLINICAL
Board & Ward Rounds
Expectation to support the daily board and ward rounds as part of timetabled activity.
Acute Oncology Service
There is an 8am-6pm Acute Oncology Service Monday to Friday, run by nurse specialists who are supported by an Oncologist every weekday. This role will also offer some support.
Joint Clinics
The Departments are run along site-specialised lines with all tumour sites treated by Multi-Disciplinary teams of which the Oncologists are an integral part. MDTs are held in all tumour sites according to IOG and have all been peer-reviewed.
Research
Active participation in research and clinical trials is encouraged and will be supported by a dedicated clinical research team.
Management commitments
Individual MDTs have business meetings, the appointee will be expected to attend, along with network-based meetings that are relevant to their site-specific practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
CLINICAL
Board & Ward Rounds
Expectation to support the daily board and ward rounds as part of timetabled activity.
Acute Oncology Service
There is an 8am-6pm Acute Oncology Service Monday to Friday, run by nurse specialists who are supported by an Oncologist every weekday. This role will also offer some support.
Joint Clinics
The Departments are run along site-specialised lines with all tumour sites treated by Multi-Disciplinary teams of which the Oncologists are an integral part. MDTs are held in all tumour sites according to IOG and have all been peer-reviewed.
Research
Active participation in research and clinical trials is encouraged and will be supported by a dedicated clinical research team.
Management commitments
Individual MDTs have business meetings, the appointee will be expected to attend, along with network-based meetings that are relevant to their site-specific practice.
Person Specification
interview
Essential
- Full GMC
- For Specialist doctor post candidate must have completed 12 years Medical work (either continuous period
- obtaining primary Medical / Dental Qualification of which a minimum of six years should have been in a relevant specialty.
- Wide experience in Oncology
Desirable
- Ability to develop and maintain a sub-specialty interest
- Evidence of presentations
Person Specification
interview
Essential
- Full GMC
- For Specialist doctor post candidate must have completed 12 years Medical work (either continuous period
- obtaining primary Medical / Dental Qualification of which a minimum of six years should have been in a relevant specialty.
- Wide experience in Oncology
Desirable
- Ability to develop and maintain a sub-specialty interest
- Evidence of 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).
