Job summary
Consultant Medical Oncologist - 10 PAs per week
A recruitment incentive of £8,000 applies to the Consultant post, payable on commencement of the post, subject to a locked-in period of 5 years of BHT employment.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Medical Oncologist to join the Trust, providing oncology services to patients within the Trust.
Applicants are invited to commence in post as soon as possible.
The Bucks Oncology Unit provides a comprehensive service of tumour specific outpatient clinics lead by consultants and supported by tumour specific CNSs, tumour specific multidisciplinary team meetings, systemic anti-cancer treatment and blood product delivery and other complementary and supportive services. Outpatient clinics are held in Stoke Mandeville Hospital and Wycombe Hospital. Systemic anti-cancer treatment (SACT) is delivered in the Cancer Care and Haematology Unit in Stoke Mandeville Hospital and the Sunrise Unit in Wycombe Hospital.
The post holder is expected to provide a comprehensive oncology service at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, with possible cross site working at Wycombe Hospital, participating in clinics, MDT meetings and contributing to the Acute Oncology Service, through AOS consultant ward rounds.
Relocation Support would be considered for the successful applicant as per the Trust policy.
Planned AAC Interview Date is Monday 29 January 2024
Main duties of the job
The post holder will undertake one AOS consultant ward round per week. The post holder will specialise in 2 of the 4 tumour sites: breast, lower GI, upper GI and lung malignancies. The UGI specialist will also cover CUP. Each 3-hour clinic has 1 new and 6 follow up patients. The post holder is likely to see 150-180 new patients per annum. There will be support available from consultant colleagues, clinical nurse specialists, acute oncology nurses, cancer pharmacists and clinical trials nurses.
The post-holder will be the Clinical Trials Lead whose role will be to develop an oncology clinical trials portfolio for BHT. Up to half a day could be spent in Oxford Cancer Centre (Churchill Hospital) to develop clinical trials links. The post holder will be fully supported by an established Clinical Trials Unit consisting of trials nurses and data mangers
At the current time, the post will be based at Stoke Mandeville Hospital (SMH) with clinical commitment at Wycombe Hospital. (WH).
The Trust has two Chemotherapy & treatment Units (at SMH & WH).
The post can be discussed with Dr Sheryl Sim, SDU Lead Clinician via email sheryl.sim@nhs.net or mobile 07951953655
About us
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- CCT, CESR or recognised equivalent or on Specialist Register or within six months of achieving CCT at the time of the interview
- MBChB or equivalent
- Full GMC registration
- MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
- Desirable: Higher degree or postgraduate diploma
Skills and Experience
Essential
- High level of general skills, as expected from a fully trained applicant for a consultant post
- Good working knowledge and up to date experience of medical oncology
- Good spoken and written English. Communication skills should be highly developed.
- Computer skills
Desirable
- Communication skills training
Other requirements
Essential
- Willing to adapt to the changing needs of the service
- Ability to educate & train junior medical staff
- Ability to work in a pressurised environment
Trust 'CARE' Values
Essential
- Collaborate - Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships
- Aspire - Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow.
- Respect - Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued
- Enable - Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative
Personal qualities, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good communicator
- Good team worker
- Ability to network with other Directorates, clinicians & junior staff
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- CCT, CESR or recognised equivalent or on Specialist Register or within six months of achieving CCT at the time of the interview
- MBChB or equivalent
- Full GMC registration
- MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
- Desirable: Higher degree or postgraduate diploma
Skills and Experience
Essential
- High level of general skills, as expected from a fully trained applicant for a consultant post
- Good working knowledge and up to date experience of medical oncology
- Good spoken and written English. Communication skills should be highly developed.
- Computer skills
Desirable
- Communication skills training
Other requirements
Essential
- Willing to adapt to the changing needs of the service
- Ability to educate & train junior medical staff
- Ability to work in a pressurised environment
Trust 'CARE' Values
Essential
- Collaborate - Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships
- Aspire - Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow.
- Respect - Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued
- Enable - Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative
Personal qualities, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good communicator
- Good team worker
- Ability to network with other Directorates, clinicians & junior staff
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).
