Barts Health NHS Trust
Job title:
Consultant Clinical Oncologist – Neuro-oncology
Company
Barts Health NHS Trust
Job description
Job summaryWe are seeking to appoint a substantive Consultant Clinical Oncologist to join our existing site-specialist multidisciplinary teams in the field of Neuro Oncology Cancers based at St Bartholomew’s Hospital in the Barts Cancer Centre. A second tumour site will be agreed in conjunction with the successful candidate (Head & Neck, Lower GI or Breast).The successful candidate will need to demonstrate professional excellence and the ability to deliver effective care. This post is advertised as a full time 10 PA position; an alternative timetable would need to be requested prior to appointment for consideration by the Clinical Director.You will require full registration with the General Medical Council with a licence to practice.Dr Rachel Lewis: Neuro-Oncology Lead and Consultant Clinical Oncologist, Barts Cancer Centre[email protected]Dr Pablo Nenclares: Consultant Clinical Oncologist (Head & Neck and Lower GI), Barts Cancer Centre[email protected]Dr Karen Tipples: Clinical Director for Radiotherapy, Barts Cancer Centre[email protected]Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointmentMain duties of the jobo contribute to the provision of a comprehensive, efficient and high-quality evidence-based Clinical Oncology service, with continuing responsibility for the care of patients in their charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care.Leadership, development, and organisation of the services in their charge in line with Trust / Divisional business plans. Full participation in the management of the Barts Cancer Centre (BCC). Liaison and communication with the Divisional Manager, General Manager, Associate Director of Nursing and Head of RadiotherapyTo develop their own interests within oncology, including active participation in research programmes.To have corporate and individual responsibility for the professional management of doctors in training.To have regard at all times to the clinical and quality standards set out in the NHS Radiotherapy Service Specification and National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidance reports.To liaise effectively and on a timely basis with General Practitioners, community services, and all healthcare agencies.To maintain and promote team and multidisciplinary work.The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.About usBarts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe post holder will work with Dr Rachel Lewis and Dr Hamoun Rozati to provide the Neuro-Oncology service for patients in North East London and in Essex.The post holder will also cover another tumour site (head and neck, breast, lower GI) to be agreed with the Clinical Director.The service covers East London with referrals from Whipps Cross, Homerton and Newham Hospitals with non-surgical care of patients shared with medical oncology colleagues.It is expected that the post holder will actively participate in recruitment to and development of research studies related to their clinical interestsTo provide, with colleagues, clinical care and supervision of patients attending the Paget Oncology Chemotherapy Day Unit.To provide, with colleagues, care for patients attending the radiotherapy department and to advise and treat patients with oncological emergencies from Barts Health NHS Trust and also Homerton NHS Foundation Trust.The post holder will contribute to the training and education of oncology trainees and also undergraduates and non-medical personnel.Job description
Job responsibilitiesThe post holder will work with Dr Rachel Lewis and Dr Hamoun Rozati to provide the Neuro-Oncology service for patients in North East London and in Essex.The post holder will also cover another tumour site (head and neck, breast, lower GI) to be agreed with the Clinical Director.The service covers East London with referrals from Whipps Cross, Homerton and Newham Hospitals with non-surgical care of patients shared with medical oncology colleagues.It is expected that the post holder will actively participate in recruitment to and development of research studies related to their clinical interestsTo provide, with colleagues, clinical care and supervision of patients attending the Paget Oncology Chemotherapy Day Unit.To provide, with colleagues, care for patients attending the radiotherapy department and to advise and treat patients with oncological emergencies from Barts Health NHS Trust and also Homerton NHS Foundation Trust.The post holder will contribute to the training and education of oncology trainees and also undergraduates and non-medical personnel.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
- MB BS, or equivalent
- MRCP(UK) , CCST in Clinical Oncology (or within 6 months of date of interview)
Desirable
- Higher degree, e.g. MD/PhD
KnowledgeEssential
- Broad based knowledge of and understanding of Clinical Oncology, including radiotherapy, systemic therapy and the principles of Palliative care.
- Specialist knowledge in the management of Neurology malignancies and that of the second tumour site
Training expectedEssential
- Higher Specialist Training in Clinical Oncology
- Experience in teaching / training undergraduates and postgraduates
Management/Audit ExperienceEssential
- Experience of clinical audit
Desirable
- Formal management training
Academic Achievements Research PublicationsEssential
- Experience of research
- Publications in indexed journals
Desirable
- PhD/ MD Thesis
Personal SkillsEssential
- Good presentational and verbal skills
- Ability to motivate and develop medical trainees
Personal QualitiesEssential
- Self-motivated
- Able to work in teams
- Ability to work under pressure
- Reliable work record
Person Specification
QualificationsEssential
- MB BS, or equivalent
- MRCP(UK) , CCST in Clinical Oncology (or within 6 months of date of interview)
Desirable
- Higher degree, e.g. MD/PhD
KnowledgeEssential
- Broad based knowledge of and understanding of Clinical Oncology, including radiotherapy, systemic therapy and the principles of Palliative care.
- Specialist knowledge in the management of Neurology malignancies and that of the second tumour site
Training expectedEssential
- Higher Specialist Training in Clinical Oncology
- Experience in teaching / training undergraduates and postgraduates
Management/Audit ExperienceEssential
- Experience of clinical audit
Desirable
- Formal management training
Academic Achievements Research PublicationsEssential
- Experience of research
- Publications in indexed journals
Desirable
- PhD/ MD Thesis
Personal SkillsEssential
- Good presentational and verbal skills
- Ability to motivate and develop medical trainees
Personal QualitiesEssential
- Self-motivated
- Able to work in teams
- Ability to work under pressure
- Reliable work record
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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 nameBarts Health NHS Trust
AddressSt Bartholomew’s HospitalLondonEC1A 7BEEmployer’s website
Expected salary
Location
London
Job date
Sat, 04 Jan 2025 23:43:51 GMT
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