Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for the appointment of a Locum Consultant Clinical Oncologist to join the Oncology team at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. The post will provide and develop Oncology services for patients with Upper GI and gynaecological cancers and will also contribute to the Acute Oncology Service and consultant on call rota. The post will be mainly based at Worcestershire Royal Hospital with an outpatient clinic at one of our peripheral hospital sites.
The department has had previous success with supporting consultants to obtain CESR status, we would welcome applications from potential candidates. In addition, we have recently recruited ACPs and an Advanced Radiographers to complement and support our oncology service.
The oncology centre is located at Worcester Royal Hospital which is situated between the calm tranquillity of the Malvern Hills and the Cotswolds, and the hustle-and-bustle of Birmingham, Worcestershire offers the best of both worlds. You could be a short distance away from beautiful countryside for outdoor pursuits, close by Michelin-starred restaurants or visiting the many theatres, museums and music venues of the West Midlands area.
There are a number of high-quality schools across the county and the major motorway network of the M42, M5 and M6 provide excellent links to the rest of the West Midlands and beyond. Local leisure facilities are well-developed and the area has easy access to both Birmingham and the South West
Main duties of the job The appointee will be responsible for:
Provision of a comprehensive service in Oncology with consultant colleagues, including new patient and follow up clinics at Worcester and one of our peripheral sites.
The care of patients in his/her charge and for the proper functioning of the department
Provision of emergency cover, including on call and ward rounds and reciprocal cover for your consultant colleagues during reasonable periods of leave on a shared basis.
Undertaking teaching/training duties as required and actively participating in the teaching programmes
Participating in clinical and medical audit and actively contributing to both departmental and Trust matters concerning clinical Governance.
Actively participating in continuing medical education.
About us Our purpose is simple - Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this.
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester
Our workforce is nearly 6,800 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision - working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move 4ward. Our 4ward behaviours, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Our objectives are simple:
- Best services for local people
- Best experience of care and best outcomes for our patients
- Best use of resources
- Best people
Better never stops, and our Clinical Services Strategy provides a clear future vision for our Trust, our hospitals, our services and our role in the wider health and care system.
We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.
Date posted 22 January 2024
Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade Consultant
Salary £93,666 to £126,281 a year on call availability supplement
Contract Locum
Duration 12 months
Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number C9365-24-0087
Job locations Worcestershire Royal Hospital
Charles Hastings Way
Worcester
WR5 1DD
Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the detailed job description and personal specification document that is attached to this advert.
The job description, together with the job plan, will be reviewed annually and agreed with the Clinical Director and Divisional Director. The post holder, whilst undertaking weekend on call duties, will attend the hospital to undertake patient reviews.
Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the detailed job description and personal specification document that is attached to this advert.
The job description, together with the job plan, will be reviewed annually and agreed with the Clinical Director and Divisional Director. The post holder, whilst undertaking weekend on call duties, will attend the hospital to undertake patient reviews.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a Licence to practise
- Success in Specialty Examination or overseas equivalent
Desirable
- Postgraduate Thesis Entry on Specialist Register in Clinical Oncology (or CCT expected within 6 months of interview date)
Experience Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining (UK) CCT in Clinical Oncology.
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within specialty.
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
- Expertise in subspecialty
Management and Administrative Experience Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively.
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service.
- Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities.
- Ability to manage and lead the specialty team and multi-disciplinary team.
- Experience of audit management and conducting clinical audit.
Desirable
- Ability to manage and lead specialist unit and working parties as appropriate.
- Ability to use the evidence based and clinical audit to support decision making.
Other Requirements Essential
- An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues.
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the job and return to the hospital within 30 minutes when on call.
Teaching Experience Essential
- Ability to teach clinical skills to medical, nursing staff and other disciplines.
- Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates.
Desirable
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research.
Research Experience Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems.
- An awareness of current specialty specific developments and initiative.
Desirable
- Publications in relevant peer- reviewed journals in the last 5 years.
- Evidence of having undertaken original research.
Personal Attributes Essential
- Ability to work in a team.
- Enquiring, critical approach to work.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies.
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education.
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local regional or national levels.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a Licence to practise
- Success in Specialty Examination or overseas equivalent
Desirable
- Postgraduate Thesis Entry on Specialist Register in Clinical Oncology (or CCT expected within 6 months of interview date)
Experience Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining (UK) CCT in Clinical Oncology.
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within specialty.
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
- Expertise in subspecialty
Management and Administrative Experience Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively.
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service.
- Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities.
- Ability to manage and lead the specialty team and multi-disciplinary team.
- Experience of audit management and conducting clinical audit.
Desirable
- Ability to manage and lead specialist unit and working parties as appropriate.
- Ability to use the evidence based and clinical audit to support decision making.
Other Requirements Essential
- An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues.
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the job and return to the hospital within 30 minutes when on call.
Teaching Experience Essential
- Ability to teach clinical skills to medical, nursing staff and other disciplines.
- Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates.
Desirable
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research.
Research Experience Essential
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