Job summary
The post is suitable for doctors contemplating a career in Clinical or Medical Oncology, and will provide experience in a wide range of malignancies and in the management of oncology in-patients, out-patients and acute oncology service.
The post holder will be supported by and work in conjunction with the Consultants, working alongside Registrars, Specialty Doctors and the junior medical and nursing teams. There is no on-call commitment.
There will be an opportunity to participate in departmental teaching and audit sessions. There is also the possibility to participate in national audits if interested within each specialty
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close a vacancy prior to the closing date if a high number of applications have been received.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity to join an established oncology team, with the additional opportunity of pursuing a fully-funded and clinically supervised Post Graduate Certificate in Medical Education, Medical Leadership or Cancer Studies. This post is particularly suitable for doctors contemplating a career in oncology, and will provide experience in a wide range of malignancies and in the management of oncology in-patients and out-patients.
The post holder will be supported by and work in conjunction with the Consultants in medical and clinical oncology. The post holder will also work alongside the oncology registrars, a Specialty Doctors, junior medical team and nursing teams. There is no on-call commitment.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The duties will involve the day-to-day care and management of in-patients with solid tumours undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy. This will include the management of general medical and/or oncological problems, and will necessitate a sound understanding of social care and palliative care in addition to general medicine.
The post-holder will provide triage and emergency care to patients with complications of their cancer or cancer treatment. This care includes admission of patients, with appropriate assessment, organisation of routine and specialist investigations and the instigation of treatment. The post-holder will provide support to the Acute Oncology Advanced Nurse Practitioner.
The post-holder will be expected to undertake out-patient and chemotherapy clinics, under the supervision of a consultant oncologist. The post-holder will be expected to gain chemotherapy prescribing competencies via the Chemotherapy Passport, and will then be able to prescribe chemotherapy, using the electronic prescribing system Chemocare, according to competencies gained.
There will be opportunities for the post-holder to attend weekly multi-disciplinary meetings (MDTs).
Additional Contact Details:-
Dr Anna Mullard
Consultant Medical Oncologist
anna.mullard@wales.nhs.uk
03000 841545 / 03000 841546
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close a vacancy prior to the closing date if a high number of applications have been received.
Cynghorir ymgeiswyr i ymgeisio'n gynnar gan ein bod yn cadw'r hawl i gau swydd wag cyn y dyddiad cau os derbynnir nifer uchel o geisiadau.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The duties will involve the day-to-day care and management of in-patients with solid tumours undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy. This will include the management of general medical and/or oncological problems, and will necessitate a sound understanding of social care and palliative care in addition to general medicine.
The post-holder will provide triage and emergency care to patients with complications of their cancer or cancer treatment. This care includes admission of patients, with appropriate assessment, organisation of routine and specialist investigations and the instigation of treatment. The post-holder will provide support to the Acute Oncology Advanced Nurse Practitioner.
The post-holder will be expected to undertake out-patient and chemotherapy clinics, under the supervision of a consultant oncologist. The post-holder will be expected to gain chemotherapy prescribing competencies via the Chemotherapy Passport, and will then be able to prescribe chemotherapy, using the electronic prescribing system Chemocare, according to competencies gained.
There will be opportunities for the post-holder to attend weekly multi-disciplinary meetings (MDTs).
Additional Contact Details:-
Dr Anna Mullard
Consultant Medical Oncologist
anna.mullard@wales.nhs.uk
03000 841545 / 03000 841546
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close a vacancy prior to the closing date if a high number of applications have been received.
Cynghorir ymgeiswyr i ymgeisio'n gynnar gan ein bod yn cadw'r hawl i gau swydd wag cyn y dyddiad cau os derbynnir nifer uchel o geisiadau.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of three years post-registration experience
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in oncology
Knowledge & qualifications
Essential
- oFull GMC registration with license to practice
- oMB ChB or MBBS or equivalent
- oIT experience
- oBLS
Desirable
Basic skills and abilities
Essential
- oCompetence and skills required of middle-grade staff
- oAbility to write clear, concise and legible clinical notes
- oA sound basic knowledge of palliative care
- oAbility to supervise junior doctors
- oAbility and willingness to provide teaching to medical students, junior doctors and nursing staff
- oExperience of clinical audit
Desirable
- oPrevious teaching experience
- oPrevious experience of undertaking audit
Person qualities
Essential
- oExcellent patient communication skills
- oExcellent inter-personal skills and ability to build and maintain good relations with all staff groups
- oWillingness to facilitate local departmental meetings eg M&M, audit groups
- oAbility to prioritise and organise own workload
Presentation
Essential
- oPolite, friendly and approachable
- oTidy and presentable
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of three years post-registration experience
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in oncology
Knowledge & qualifications
Essential
- oFull GMC registration with license to practice
- oMB ChB or MBBS or equivalent
- oIT experience
- oBLS
Desirable
Basic skills and abilities
Essential
- oCompetence and skills required of middle-grade staff
- oAbility to write clear, concise and legible clinical notes
- oA sound basic knowledge of palliative care
- oAbility to supervise junior doctors
- oAbility and willingness to provide teaching to medical students, junior doctors and nursing staff
- oExperience of clinical audit
Desirable
- oPrevious teaching experience
- oPrevious experience of undertaking audit
Person qualities
Essential
- oExcellent patient communication skills
- oExcellent inter-personal skills and ability to build and maintain good relations with all staff groups
- oWillingness to facilitate local departmental meetings eg M&M, audit groups
- oAbility to prioritise and organise own workload
Presentation
Essential
- oPolite, friendly and approachable
- oTidy and presentable
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).
