Consultant Clinical Oncologist – Head and Neck & Lung Cancer

Job title:

Consultant Clinical Oncologist – Head and Neck & Lung Cancer

Company

NHS

Job description

Swansea University Health Board is seeking to appoint to a brand new 10 session Clinical Oncologist post in Head and Neck and Lung Cancer, who has a commitment to high quality patient care, high level research, innovative service models, delivery of performance targets and excellence in education/training. The post-holder will be responsible for the delivery of SACT and radiotherapy for the above tumour sites as well as expanding a trials portfolio in these cancers for the patients of the South West Wales Cancer Centre.The postholder will be joining a friendly and forward-thinking consultant team of clinical and medical oncologists who are committed to delivering highest standards of cancer care, alongside a large team of other clinical and non-clinical professionals.Main duties of the jobHead and NeckThe postholder will be an integral member of the head and neck team, working with 3 other clinical oncologists. The team is supported by specialist nursing, dietetic and speech and language therapy colleagues.It is anticipated that attendance at the head and neck MDT and new patient clinic will alternate so there are always 2 clinical oncologists present as far as possible.The post holder will see approximately 50 new patients a year and 150 follow up patients per year but will also provide cross cover for other members of the team.LungThe postholder will join a team of 2 other clinical oncologists working across South West Wales. The postholder will deliver radical chemoradiotherapy (including SABR) and palliative radiotherapyThe postholder will provide mutual cross cover for the other lung oncologists.The Swansea lung cancer MDT is held on Monday morning and can be joined remotely.The postholder will see approximately 100 new patients per year and 200 follow ups.About usSwansea Bay University Health Board has responsibility for the health of around 390,000 people in the Neath Port Talbot and Swansea areas, with a budget of around £1 billion and employing 12,500 people. We are a University Health Board working in partnership with Swansea University, Swansea School of Medicine, the School of Health Science and the Institute of Life Science. The HB has three major hospitals providing a range of services: Morriston and Singleton hospitals in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot hospital in Baglan, Port Talbot.We also have community hospital and primary care resource centres providing clinical services outside the main hospitals.The Health Board is part of A Regional Collaboration for Health (ARCH), which is a partnership with Hywel Dda UHB and Swansea University. Aimed at improving the wellbeing and wealth of Southwest Wales.Swansea is Wales’ second largest city and sits on the five-mile sweep of Swansea Bay. An ideal base for exploring South-West Wales, there is also much on offer for visitors in Swansea itself. Swansea has a range of shops, cosy cafes, great restaurants, art galleries as well as being able to offer good outdoor lifestyle with its beautiful coastline and beaches on the Gower Peninsula. Swansea also has excellent sporting facilities including the Wales National pool and Swansea.com stadium home to the Ospreys and Swansea City Football Club.Date posted06 January 2025Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary£106,000 to £154,760 a year Per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number130-NPTSSG9969SJob locationsSingleton HospitalSketty LaneSwanseaSA2 8QAJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor more details in relation to this post please click on the supporting documents section to find the full job description and person specification. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor more details in relation to this post please click on the supporting documents section to find the full job description and person specification.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Registered with the GMC
• Licensed to practice
• On Specialist Register with GMC as a Clinical Oncologist or eligible for CCT within 6 months of date of interview and have passed exit exam or a statement of eligibility for registration issued by PMETB or a primary medical qualification and recognized specialist qualification from a European Member State which will allow direct entry to the GMC Specialist Register
• FRCR

Desirable

• Higher degree MD/PhD

ExperienceEssential

• Evidence of an ability to develop effective working relationships, on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff (“Working Together”)
• Evidence of working with management and clinical colleagues to improve a service (“Always Improving”)
• Values partnership with other agencies (“Working Together”)
• Evidence of teaching and training of post/undergraduate clinical staff
• Evidence of initiating, progressing and completing audit
• Experience of research in oncology

Skills and abilitiesEssential

• Effective leadership; ability to take responsibility and demonstrate leadership when appropriate
• Understands the importance of effective Team Working with all levels of staff, take time to listen, understand and involve people; receptive to appropriate change (“Working Together”)
• Understands and can apply the principles of Prudent Healthcare (“Caring for each other”)
• Excellent interpersonal skills – ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with patients, colleagues, relatives and staff; communicate openly and honestly and explain things clearly (“Caring for each other”)
• Understands information systems and technology
• Clinical Skills in the management of head and neck and lung cancers

Desirable

• Demonstrates learning in Improvement science and methodology, ability and drive to use information and experience to improve the service (“Always Improving”)

Personal AttributesEssential

• Flexible and adaptable to competing demands with the ability to work effectively under pressure and cope with setbacks
• Ability to undertake on-call
• A commitment to continuous improvement, with a positive attitude, seeks out learning, and continually develops skills and the service (“Always Improving”)
• Enthusiasm to take a lead role in clinical development
• Empathy and sensitivity: ability to listen, understand and involve people; see people as individuals

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Registered with the GMC
• Licensed to practice
• On Specialist Register with GMC as a Clinical Oncologist or eligible for CCT within 6 months of date of interview and have passed exit exam or a statement of eligibility for registration issued by PMETB or a primary medical qualification and recognized specialist qualification from a European Member State which will allow direct entry to the GMC Specialist Register
• FRCR

Desirable

• Higher degree MD/PhD

ExperienceEssential

• Evidence of an ability to develop effective working relationships, on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff (“Working Together”)
• Evidence of working with management and clinical colleagues to improve a service (“Always Improving”)
• Values partnership with other agencies (“Working Together”)
• Evidence of teaching and training of post/undergraduate clinical staff
• Evidence of initiating, progressing and completing audit
• Experience of research in oncology

Skills and abilitiesEssential

• Effective leadership; ability to take responsibility and demonstrate leadership when appropriate
• Understands the importance of effective Team Working with all levels of staff, take time to listen, understand and involve people; receptive to appropriate change (“Working Together”)
• Understands and can apply the principles of Prudent Healthcare (“Caring for each other”)
• Excellent interpersonal skills – ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with patients, colleagues, relatives and staff; communicate openly and honestly and explain things clearly (“Caring for each other”)
• Understands information systems and technology
• Clinical Skills in the management of head and neck and lung cancers

Desirable

• Demonstrates learning in Improvement science and methodology, ability and drive to use information and experience to improve the service (“Always Improving”)

Personal AttributesEssential

• Flexible and adaptable to competing demands with the ability to work effectively under pressure and cope with setbacks
• Ability to undertake on-call
• A commitment to continuous improvement, with a positive attitude, seeks out learning, and continually develops skills and the service (“Always Improving”)
• Enthusiasm to take a lead role in clinical development
• Empathy and sensitivity: ability to listen, understand and involve people; see people as individuals

Expected salary

£106000 – 154760 per year

Location

Swansea

Job date

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 01:44:08 GMT

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