Consultant Clinical Oncologist in Lower GI and Urological Cancers

Job title:

Consultant Clinical Oncologist in Lower GI and Urological Cancers

Company

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Job description

Job summaryOur oncology team is excited to welcome a friendly and enthusiastic colleague who values strong teamwork and a patient-centred approach. This new role is a vital addition to our expanding and ambitious oncology service, where you’ll join an energetic, innovative team dedicated to providing a comprehensive range of oncology services for the communities of Gloucestershire and Herefordshire. With plans to develop the Gloucestershire Cancer Institute by expanding our regional Cancer Centre in Cheltenham through a new building and estate transformation, there’s never been a more exciting time to join us.This is a substantive position for a Consultant Clinical Oncologist at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. When working 10 Programmed Activities (PAs), consultants typically see 150 to 200 new patients per year, approximately four new patients each week. Work closely with our established teams focused on lower GI cancers and urology, with a specific opportunity to engage in research, which is prioritised in the job plan.This role is advertised as a 10 PA post. We are committed to accommodating those wishing to work less than full time, and also particular interests or tumour sites the successful candidate may wish to pursue. We encourage informal enquiries to explore how we can tailor this role to suit your career aspirations.Main duties of the jobWe have 13 Clinical Oncologists (consultants and specialty doctors) and 7 Medical Oncologists with 3 Consultant Radiographers and one Consultant Nurse. We are supported by 10 WTE Specialist Registrars in Clinical and Medical Oncology, 5 specialty doctors, 12 resident doctors and 3 clinical fellows. We have a large team of nurse practitioners providing acute care to our patients (inpatient care, 24-hour acute haematology oncology unit and acute oncology service) and assessment for patients undergoing SACT.This Clinical Oncology post will provide specialist input to the urology service in Gloucestershire and lower GI service in Herefordshire in order to deliver high quality patient care. This will include:-continuing the established links with site specialized teams through multidisciplinary team meetings-further strengthening and developing multidisciplinary teams-maintaining and fostering links with multi-disciplinary staff groups within Oncology, the palliative care teams, colleagues in medical and surgical specialties, and colleagues in primary care-offering as many patients as possible access to a clinical trial (0.5 PA per week to pursue research activity)About usWe are a large organisation providing acute services from Gloucestershire Royal Hospital in Gloucester and Cheltenham General Hospital. Our workforce is almost 8,000 strong. Our caring and dedicated staff are recognised as providing outstanding patient-centred, high-quality emergency, elective and specialist care across a range of clinical areas. Ours is a warm, collegiate, and patient-centred trust.The Gloucestershire Oncology Centre is located on the Cheltenham site. This is a regional cancer Centre for the population of Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and South Worcestershire, as well as parts of Shropshire and Powys. The Centre registered 5058 new patients in 2023. We are expanding our Centre to create Gloucestershire Cancer Institute (GCI). This will provide a brand-new building plus transformation of our current estate. Our new space will be bigger, brighter and more welcoming, enabling us to be fit for the future of oncology care in Gloucestershire.Gloucestershire was voted asthebest place to live in the UK by the Times and the Sunday Times in 2021. It offers the stunning Cotswold countryside, the Cathedral city of Gloucester and the beautiful Regency spa town of Cheltenham. Cheltenham has a vibrant cultural and recreational scene, with an annual Race festival as well as four extraordinary Jazz, Science, Music and Literature festivals. Gloucestershire offers world-class schools with easy access to Bristol, Birmingham, London and Wales.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThank you for your interest in this vacancy. If you would like to see further details of the job, please see the job description attached.Job description
Job responsibilitiesThank you for your interest in this vacancy. If you would like to see further details of the job, please see the job description attached.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Full General Medical Council registration
• Entry on the Specialist Register as a Clinical Oncologist or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the advisory appointments committee
• CCT or CESR-Combined Programme; proposed CCT/CESR-CP date within 6 months of interview
• FRCR

Desirable

• Research degree (MD/PhD)
• Additional qualification in Quality Improvement, Medical Education, or other pertinent expertise

Clinical ExperienceEssential

• Evidence of expertise in the areas of special interest relevant to the Job Plan

Desirable

• Experience in Medical Education

Management ExpertiseEssential

• Participation in quality improvement including completion of QI project

Desirable

• Additional management qualification

Educational ExperienceEssential

• Training of resident doctors

Desirable

• Additional Education Qualification

Research ExperienceEssential

• Active involvement in clinical trials

Desirable

• Research degree (MD/PhD)

Personal AttributesEssential

• Effective team working skills

Person Specification
QualificationsEssential

• Full General Medical Council registration
• Entry on the Specialist Register as a Clinical Oncologist or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the advisory appointments committee
• CCT or CESR-Combined Programme; proposed CCT/CESR-CP date within 6 months of interview
• FRCR

Desirable

• Research degree (MD/PhD)
• Additional qualification in Quality Improvement, Medical Education, or other pertinent expertise

Clinical ExperienceEssential

• Evidence of expertise in the areas of special interest relevant to the Job Plan

Desirable

• Experience in Medical Education

Management ExpertiseEssential

• Participation in quality improvement including completion of QI project

Desirable

• Additional management qualification

Educational ExperienceEssential

• Training of resident doctors

Desirable

• Additional Education Qualification

Research ExperienceEssential

• Active involvement in clinical trials

Desirable

• Research degree (MD/PhD)

Personal AttributesEssential

• Effective team working skills

Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 .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. .
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please seeAdditional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 .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. .
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please seeEmployer detailsEmployer nameGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
AddressCheltenham General HospitalSandford RoadCheltenhamGL53 7ANEmployer’s website

Expected salary

Location

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

Job date

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 23:05:56 GMT

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