Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Locum Clinical Oncologist, with interest in Colorectal and Gynae cancer sites, to work at the Bedford Hospital site Oncology Department and Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge. You must be dedicated to providing high quality care, maintaining excellent clinical standards and continually looking to drive positive change by developing the service as well as your own sub-specialty interests.
The post holder will provide specialist Oncological services to the population served by the Bedford Hospital in conjunction with Prof R. Thomas, Dr R. Bulusu, Dr A Ahmad, Dr Aslam, Dr Hutka, Dr Kosmin, Dr Sehar and Dr Sabar with special reference to Colorectal Cancer and Gynaecological Cancer and provide specialist Oncological services to the Cambridge population.
Main duties of the job
·To work with consultant colleagues and primary care services to develop rapid routes of referral for cancer patients
·To liaise with clinical colleagues in Medicine, Surgery, Haematology and palliative care to assist in providing a seamless service for patients transferring between the different aspect of the service
·To liaise with Colleagues in Medicine Surgery and the surgical specialities to provide regular cover for patients with neutropenic sepsis and other oncological complications.
·To collaborate with colleagues at the Cancer Centre, Cancer Units and other agencies to ensure optimum quality of care for cancer patients
·To work with colleagues and the radiotherapy and chemotherapy standards setting group in consultation with the directorate management structure to manage developments in oncology and the introduction of new drugs and technologies at Addenbrooke’s and the network.
·To participate in the undergraduate teaching program
Working for our organisation
Our Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
·Provision with Consultant colleagues of a service to Bedford Hospital and Addenbrooke's Hospital, with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness, and the proper functioning of the department
·Cover for colleagues' annual leave and other authorised absences
·Any responsibility, which relates to a special interest
·Participating in medical audit, the Trust’s Clinical Governance processes and in CPD
·Involvement in research locally, and in liaison with Cambridge.
·Where it is agreed between the parties, work on behalf of Addenbrooke's Hospital such as domiciliary consultations, or services provided by the Trust for other agencies, e.g. the prison service. (This excludes work done under direct arrangements between an individual Consultant and a third party, e.g. Category 2;
·Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
·The post holder must at all times carry out his/her duties with due regard to the Trust’s Equal Opportunities Policy
·It is the responsibility of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors and staff.
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Medical degree
2. FRCR or equivalent
3. MRCP or equivalent
Desirable criteria
4. MD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research
Registration
Essential criteria
5. Full GMC Registration (GMC Licence to Practice is mandatory before employment commences)
Desirable criteria
6. Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register via CCT (or within 6 months of receipt of CCT at time of interview) or CESR (must be on Specialist Register at time of applying)
Clinical Experience
Essential criteria
7. Excellent all round experience of DGH work
8. Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Oncology
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential criteria
9. Understanding of clinical governance and ability to demonstrate ongoing CPD
10. Experience of guideline appraisal
11. Participation in relevant local audits
Desirable criteria
12. Participation in relevant national audits
Teaching
Essential criteria
13. Knowledge and ability to teach all grades of trainees and medical students
Desirable criteria
14. Has attended Teaching the Teachers or similar course
Clinial Governance
Essential criteria
15. Able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance
Clinical Experience
Essential criteria
16. Able to take full and independent responsibility for clinical work and delivering service without direct supervision
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential criteria
17. Ability to interpret and apply clinical research
Personal Skills
Essential criteria
18. Ability to co-operate in a democratic team environment
19. Flexible attitude, team player with good management skills
20. Leadership Skills
Personal Circumstances
Essential criteria
21. Residence within 10 miles by road or up to thirty minutes travelling time of the hospital for purposes of on-call emergencies
22. Fit to undertake the role with satisfactory Occupational Health clearance
23. Satisfactory DBS clearance
Applicant requirements
You 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.