Job overview
We a looking for a Consultant Clinical Oncologist to join the department on a full-time permanent basis, based at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay region.
This post attracts 10 Programmed Activities, and an on-call supplement. Applications are welcome from those who wish to work full time, part time and those who wish to work flexibly with some elements being able to be worked from home.
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals are the lead provider for adult radiotherapy services and provides systemic and radiotherapy treatments for Lancashire and South Cumbria (population 1.8 million) which includes 4 Trusts in total;
• Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
• University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
• East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
• Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Main duties of the job
In addition, the post holder will be expected:
·To provide a comprehensive Oncology service together with Consultant colleagues and provide Oncology expertise in the
management and development of site specialist cancer services. To collaborate with colleagues within the department to
develop Oncology services.
·To work with and support the established multi-disciplinary site-specific teams.
·To participate in the out of hours on call service.
·To liaise closely with surgeons, physicians and staff in other specialities and within the Trusts.
·To support the service during Consultant colleagues’ leave.
·To provide supervision and management of junior medical staff.
·To undertaking teaching, examination and accreditations duties as requires and contribute to postgraduate and
continuing education both locally and nationally.
·To undertake clinical audit, continuing medical education, contribute to the annual appraisal process and undertake
annual job planning review.
·To undertake research
Working for our organisation
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides systemic and radiotherapy treatments for Lancashire and South Cumbria with its base at the Royal Preston Hospital at the Rosemere Cancer Centre.
We work together with our partners across the Lancashire and South Cumbria Cancer Alliance. The Cancer Centre has grown considerably since we opened in 1997, and we are proud of our reputation for excellent patient centred care and collaborative working.
The centre saw a large expansion in 2012 co-locating chemotherapy and out-patient services alongside radiotherapy. A second chemotherapy unit was opened in 2017 at the Chorley site, continuing the investment into Oncology services in the organisation. In late 2021, our dedicated 24 bedded oncology Ribblesdale ward was fully refurbished.
Services are supported by our Macmillan Information Centre and by the Rosemere Cancer Foundation Charity.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on:
• What we can offer
• Job Plan/On-call Requirements
• The Team
Person specification
Health
Essential criteria
1. Meets professional health requirements in line with GMC Standards/ Good Medical Practice
Qualifications
Essential criteria
2. Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
3. MBBS or equivalent
4. Holds CCT or equivalent or will obtain within 6 months of interview date
5. Must be entered on the Specialist Register for Clinical Oncology on date of taking appointment (or entry within 6 months)
Desirable criteria
6. Higher research or educational degree
Experience and Skills
Essential criteria
7. Trained Clinical Supervisor
8. Wide experience of Oncology practice including relevant experience in Radiotherapy and chemotherapy
Desirable criteria
9. Trained Educational Supervisor
10. Stereotactic radiotherapy experience
Management
Essential criteria
11. Evidence of Clinical Leadership
12. Evidence of commitment to audit and improving clinical practice/service development
Desirable criteria
13. Formal management training
14. Evidence of significant audits, service development etc
Research and Development
Essential criteria
15. Evidence of interest in personal development e.g. through research and/or publications.
16. Thorough understanding of medical audit. Must have undertaken and completed audit projects
Personal
Essential criteria
17. Proven effective communication skills (with examples)
18. Works well within a multidisciplinary environment.
19. Good organisation skills (with examples)
20. Committed to collating and responding to patient feedback in line with revalidation recommendations