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Consultant in Medical Oncology Breast and Melanoma/other tumour type
The closing date is 01 July 2025
We are seeking a new Consultant colleague to join the Oncology team based at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust specialising in Breast Cancer, with melanoma, or an additional tumour type depending on candidates site-specific interests, such as Upper GI, Colorectal, Urology, or indeed an all Breast cancer position.
Portsmouth Oncology Centre provides oncological treatments for patients diagnosed with Breast Malignancy at Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth, St Richards Hospital, Chichester and St Marys Hospital Isle of Wight. Each site runs a separate Breast MDT, but common protocols and combined Breast Oncological Educational meetings exist, with all the Breast Oncologists working well as a team. Clinics run at each hospital site with chemotherapy treatment day units at each hospital. All radiotherapy is delivered at Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth. There are four Clinical Oncologists supporting the Breast service, and a Consultant Radiographer, with a Consultant Radiographer in training. Portsmouth was one of the first UK centres to implement IMC radiotherapy, offering this technique routinely to suitable patients. Nurse and pharmacy prescribers support the chemotherapy service, in early and metastatic disease, with a programme to continue to develop these and other supportive roles. Portsmouth is a Breast Screening Centre and has specialist oncoplastic and reconstructive services.
Interview Date: to be confirmed
Main duties of the job
The appointee will join the Oncology team as a Medical Oncology Consultant and will be expected to participate in all facets of departmental activity, and take an active role in management over a career.
A full-time substantive Consultant Oncologist post of 10 PA is available, covering the job plan (attached). A part-time appointment would be considered with appropriate adjustment of job plan.
Intending applicants are encouraged to discuss their application by contacting:
Dr Caroline Archer, Clinical Director caroline.archer1@nhs.net or Dr Freddie Bartlett, Head of Radiotherapy frederick.bartlett@nhs.net. Telephone 02392 286000 ext. 4790 for an informal discussion and /or arrange a visit to the department
About us
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
Job responsibilities
Grade: Consultantin Medical Oncology with a specialist interest in Breast and Melanoma/othertumour type
Department: Oncology
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED DOCUMENTS
Person Specification
Experience
* Evidence of expertise in the areas of special interest relevant to the Job Plan
* Breadth of experience in and outside speciality, Evidence of a clinical or research fellowship
Additional criteria
* Evidence of effective team-working
* Evidence of leadership/management experience within or outside of medicine, Formal management training/qualification, Ability and enthusiasm for leading service improvement
Qualifications
* Fully registered with GMC with a licence to practice.
* Entry on the GMC Medical Oncology Specialist Register, CCT (or within 6 months at interview), or CESR/portfolio programme or GMC recognised equivalent training.
* MRCP or equivalent, BSc, MD or PhD
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
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