Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Non-Resident Fellow to join our Oncology team at The London Clinic located in Central London This role is located at our state-of-the-art Cancer Centre in Central London. As a Non-Resident Oncology Fellow, you will provide clinical and medical support to the patients on the Oncology ward, and Outpatient Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy Units, through the provision of general patient care and medical procedures.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for the clinical care and supervision of Oncology inpatients and outpatients, conducting assessment and clinical evaluations (Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy) in conjunction with the Consultants and multidisciplinary teams, including rewriting of drug charts, writing up TTOs etc.
About us
The London Clinic is one of the UK's largest private hospitals, where we pride ourselves on our values, and putting the patient at the heart of everything we do.
The Oncology provision is provided by a team 4 Resident Oncology Fellows, supported by 6 Non-Resident medical staff working Mon- Fri. There is also resident cover provided with an Intensive Care Fellow of our 13 Intensive Care beds, and 4 Resident Fellows (RMOs) who provide 24/7 provision for the non-oncology / haematology beds, as well as 4 Non-Resident Fellows covering this service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please see attached JD for more information*
- Responsible for the clinical care and supervision of Oncology inpatients and outpatients, conducting assessment and clinical evaluations (Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy) in conjunction with the Consultants and multidisciplinary teams, including rewriting of drug charts, writing up TTOs etc.
- Work closely with the Consultants and nursing staff to support patient treatments and management of symptom control, as appropriate.
- Support management of acute oncological conditions including neutropenia sepsis, treatment related toxicities and other oncological emergencies.
- Participate on daily ward rounds and unit meetings, as well as ensuring all records are efficiently and accurately maintained and utilised, for reporting and audit procedures.
- Attend to emergencies and urgent requests from the senior nursing staff in the absence of the admitting Consultant, and you will also form part of the acute Oncology steering group.
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please see attached JD for more information*
- Responsible for the clinical care and supervision of Oncology inpatients and outpatients, conducting assessment and clinical evaluations (Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy) in conjunction with the Consultants and multidisciplinary teams, including rewriting of drug charts, writing up TTOs etc.
- Work closely with the Consultants and nursing staff to support patient treatments and management of symptom control, as appropriate.
- Support management of acute oncological conditions including neutropenia sepsis, treatment related toxicities and other oncological emergencies.
- Participate on daily ward rounds and unit meetings, as well as ensuring all records are efficiently and accurately maintained and utilised, for reporting and audit procedures.
- Attend to emergencies and urgent requests from the senior nursing staff in the absence of the admitting Consultant, and you will also form part of the acute Oncology steering group.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with License to Practice as well as an MBBS or equivalent as well as an Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Intermediate Life support qualification.
- Completion of General Medical Training (FY1/2) with post qualification medical/surgical experience.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of acute medicine and high dependency / intensive care and confident in the initial management of a deteriorating patient.
- Ability to assess and manage patients presenting with acute oncological symptoms, as well as performing all routine clinical procedures with the ability to interpret standard investigations, including, blood results (FBCX, coagulation and biochemistry), blood gases, ECG and CXR.
- Effective communication and clinical decision-making skills, with the ability to form strong relationships with patients, colleagues and consultants.
- Highly self-motivated, confident, articulate, diplomatic and tactful with a polite, friendly and courteous manner.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with License to Practice as well as an MBBS or equivalent as well as an Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Intermediate Life support qualification.
- Completion of General Medical Training (FY1/2) with post qualification medical/surgical experience.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of acute medicine and high dependency / intensive care and confident in the initial management of a deteriorating patient.
- Ability to assess and manage patients presenting with acute oncological symptoms, as well as performing all routine clinical procedures with the ability to interpret standard investigations, including, blood results (FBCX, coagulation and biochemistry), blood gases, ECG and CXR.
- Effective communication and clinical decision-making skills, with the ability to form strong relationships with patients, colleagues and consultants.
- Highly self-motivated, confident, articulate, diplomatic and tactful with a polite, friendly and courteous manner.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
