Consultant Clinical Oncologist – Sarcoma

Job title:

Consultant Clinical Oncologist – Sarcoma

Company

University College London

Job description

The use of AI is monitored and if applicants have used it, then they are required to declare this in their supporting statement.Job overviewConsultant Clinical Oncologist- SarcomaWe are seeking to appoint a full time permanent Consultant Clinical Oncologist in Sarcoma.C.V RequiredMain duties of the jobThe London Sarcoma Service is one of largest specialist services in Europe providing comprehensive care for all soft tissue and bone sarcomas as well as gastrointestinal stromal tumours.This is a unique opportunity to join a world class service and a world class multi-disciplinary team together delivering excellent care and committed to research.You will join an experienced team of medical, clinical and paediatric oncologists. Details of your role will be determined by your experience, interests and clinical need.Working for our organisationUniversity College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)

• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery

• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals

• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building

• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine

• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre

• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases

• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesFor the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*UCLH top trust to work at in England – for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the second year in a row.UCLH top trust to work at in England – for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.Person specificationProfessional QualificationsEssential criteria

• MB,BS or equivalent
• Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practise and revalidated as appropriate.
• On GMC Specialist Register for Oncology or within six months of attaining CCT.
• MRCP or equivalent NB: Non UK trained doctors must be on the GMC register and Specialist Register in Clinical Oncology by date of interview.
• FRCR or equivalent

Desirable criteria

• Higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)

Clinical ExperienceEssential criteria

• Comprehensive clinical experience in clinical oncology
• Experience in sarcoma
• Experience of and ability to work in multidisciplinary team.

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of ability to take clinical responsibility above SpR grade

Clinical SkillsEssential criteria

• Management of all aspects of care of patients undergoing palliative chemotherapy

Desirable criteria

• Undertaken advanced communications skills course

Audit Management & ITEssential criteria

• Evidence of management/leadership roles
• Understand the requirements of governance and clinical audit
• Experience in organising clinical audit
• Evidence of participation in quality improvement project within oncology
• Evidence of management training
• Evidence of ability to take responsibility
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload and manage time effectively and efficiently

At UCLH, we have a real ‘One Team’ ethos, and our values – safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world class research, innovation and creativity.UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff and has a dedicated policy which allows staff to apply for flexible working right from the beginning of employment. For more information please go to: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/work-with-us/why-choose-uclh/flexible-working.We offer our permanent staff an interest free season ticket loan for travel, all our staff have access to free independent and confidential support, large retail discounts, a staff discount platform, cycle to work scheme and on-site accommodation to name a few.Additionally, UCLH Arts and Heritage’s staff wellbeing programme, Creative Comfort, offers a variety of ways to engage with the arts as a member of UCLH staff. You can try out the weekly choir, weekly art club and join the Culture Club for exclusive access to free and discounted tickets for opera, exhibitions, theatre and more.We recognise, reward and thank colleagues by nominating them for our annual Celebrating Excellence Awards, which are funded by UCLH Charity.We are also members of www.mytrustbenefits.co.uk/ which offers discounts on high street retail stores, offers on travel deals, and also to take advantage of cash back schemes.This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.Please note that all correspondence regarding your application will be via email. The emails will be sent to you via TRAC.jobs and not via NHS Jobs, we encourage you to check your inbox regularly.Please note that if you are at present in a training position on the 2016 new junior doctor’s contract and are applying for a Trust doctor role your salary will not be pay protected.You will be placed on the appropriate point of the Trust Doctor pay scale based on your previous experience.Please note that if you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date of the advert to assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.Employer certification / accreditation badgesApplicant requirementsYou must have appropriate UK professional registration.This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.Documents to download

• Job Description (PDF, 656.3KB)
• Functional Requirements (PDF, 262.3KB)
• UCLH Values (PDF, 860.9KB)

Expected salary

Location

London

Job date

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 22:05:37 GMT

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