Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity to a medical fellow to work within the department of Oncology at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. Initially it is a 6 month fixed term contract. This post will form part of the Medical oncology post graduate training rotation and provide great learning opportunities in a supportive environment. The role would ideally suit both trainees wishing to pursue a career in oncology, post MRCP part II, but not yet in a training role or those who have finished their oncology training and looking to develop their breast cancer experience. It may also suit potential Portofolio Programme (ex-CESR) trainees, but only with GMC registration and able to work immediately in the UK. The post allows considerable flexibility for the doctors to choose their area of research or education, to develop their CV’s or clinical experience.
Thiswouldbeideallysuitedforsomeonewho has/is close to completing their acute medical training andinterestedin specialisttraininginmedicalorclinicaloncology.The applicant wouldbeexpectedto complete their trainingandclinicalopportunitiesinlinewiththeirdevelopment needs. The successful applicant will have educational and clinical supervision. This post does not have any formal on call commitment, but the applicant would have opportunity to participate in the on-call rota if they wished to.
The post is offered 6 month with possibility to extensions.
Main duties of the job
Provide high quality care to patients in oncology services, Research, teaching and training, Performance management, Medical staff management, Governance and Leadership and team working
Working for our organisation
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder must be medically qualified and maintain GMC specialist registration:
oTo develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties required of the post.
oTo ensure prompt attendance at agreed direct clinical care programmed activities.
oTo ensure patients are involved in decisions about their care and to respond to their views.
oWhere possible to collaborate with academic and clinical colleagues to enhance the Trust’s translational research portfolio, at all times meeting the full requirements of research governance.
oTo provide high quality teaching to medical undergraduates and members of other health care professions as required by clinical director.
oTo work with medical, nursing and managerial colleagues to ensure high performance in the following areas:
§Clinical efficiency e.g. LOS reductions
§Quality of outcomes e.g. infection control targets, reducing re-admission rates
§Financial management e.g. identification, implementation and achievement of cost improvement programmes and participating in efforts to ensure services are provided cost effectively e.g. managing locum agency spend, monitoring and managing the drug budget to target, ensuring accuracy of clinical data for the team
§Operational efficiency e.g. admission avoidance, day case review and management
oTo participate in clinical audit, incident reporting and analysis and to ensure resulting actions are implemented.
oTo demonstrate excellent leadership skills within ward team.
oTo work collaboratively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and wider ICHT medical community
Person specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential criteria
1. On GMC’s register with a Licence to Practice or eligible to apply for GMC registration and a Licence to Practice
2. MRCP part 1, MRCP part 2 written
Desirable criteria
3. MRCP part 2 completed
4. Completion of core medical training
5. Membership of the Royal College of Physicians part II
Audit
Essential criteria
6. Understanding of principles of clinical audit
Desirable criteria
7. Service improvement experience
Clinical Skills
Essential criteria
8. Excellent team and communication skills
9. Experience and competencies in acute oncology emergencies
10. IT Skills and computer literacy
Desirable criteria
11. Prior oncology experience
Leadership/ management skills
Essential criteria
12. Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
Teaching and training
Desirable criteria
13. Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/postgraduates and junior medical staff
Language
Essential criteria
14. Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
Right to work
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