Detailed job description and main responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
These posts will offer experience in the whole spectrum of cancer management, from radical treatment to palliative care and from outpatient based ambulatory management to inpatient intensive high dose regimes. The JOF will gain experience in the management of a range of malignancies and will work with a number of oncology teams gaining experience of both medical and clinical oncology. Each fellow will be supported by a team of consultants, registrars and specialist nurses with them aim of gaining experience of radiotherapy, chemotherapy and palliative care. The attachment will allow the JOF to develop an understanding of and experience in the general principles behind non-surgical cancer treatments. They will be taught the aims, principles of decision-making, benefits, and potential toxicity of cancer management. They will have the opportunity to gain skills in communication, breaking bad news, symptom control and the assessment and treatment of oncological emergencies. In addition, they will learn about principles and practice of clinical governance, the application of evidence -based medicine, the logistics behind entering and treating patients within a clinical trial and the socio-cultural aspects of cancer care.
Continuing Professional Development
The Trust supports the requirements for continuing professional development (CPD) as laid down by the GMC and surgical colleges and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities.
Role Planning
The role involves working as part of a team-based model liaising with disease group specific clinician teams. Typically, the role will include working Monday - Friday (9-5pm) or as part of an on-call rota to include long days, nights and weekend.
On call Commitments
This role does not require participation in the on-call rota.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential for the post
Desirable for the post
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
1. ATTAINMENTS
Educational
Basic Medical Qualification
CE
Qualifications
ALS
MRCP Part 1
CE
Professional Qualifications
GMC registration
CE
Research / Publications
Demonstration of aptitude for carrying out research
AF
2. TRAINING
Evidence of attainment of Foundation competencies.
CE
3. EXPERIENCE
Job Specific
2 years postgraduate experience
Previous NHS Experience
AF
Management / Audit
Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit and research
Evidence of active participation in audit
AF
4. TEACHING
Demonstrates involvement in education of others
AF
5. PERSONAL SKILLS
Acceptability
Good communication skills (written and verbal)
I, R
Leadership
Good interpersonal skills
I, R
Self- reliance
To recognise personal limitations but to work competently within these boundaries
I, R
Motivation
Capacity to work under pressure, and manage/prioritise time and information effectively
Evidence of career progression consistent with personal circumstances
I, R
6. CIRCUMSTANCES
Domicile
Within 30 minutes travel time to the hospital.
Membership of appropriate professional society/societies, knowledge of up-to-date literature
I, R
Abbreviations for Methods of Assessment:
AF - Application Form
I - Interview
R - References
CE - Certification Evidence
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Basic Medical Qualification
* ALS
* GMC registration
* Evidence of attainment of Foundation competencies.
Desirable criteria
* MRCP Part 1
* Demonstration of aptitude for carrying out research
Experience
Essential criteria
* 2 years postgraduate experience
* Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit and research
* Demonstrates involvement in education of others
Desirable criteria
* Evidence of active participation in audit
* Previous NHS Experience
Personal skills
Essential criteria
* Good communication skills (written and verbal)
* Good interpersonal skills
* To recognise personal limitations but to work competently within these boundaries
* Capacity to work under pressure, and manage/prioritise time and information effectively
* Evidence of career progression consistent with personal circumstances
CIRCUMSTANCES Domicile
Essential criteria
* Within 30 minutes travel time to the hospital.
Desirable criteria
* Membership of appropriate professional society/societies, knowledge of up-to-date literature
The closing date for this post may be extended if there are insufficient applicants or brought forward if there is a high volume of applicants.
We want to ensure that everyone who works at the Christie or uses our services is welcomed, valued and treated with dignity and respect. The Christie values diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for all and fair representation across the organisation at all levels. In support of these commitments, we particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority people and people with disabilities for this post. Appointment will be only on merit.
We are committed to creating a balanced and diverse workforce. As such we welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Together we will foster inclusion and tackle inequity and health inequalities in cancer care.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy
All positions within the Christie are subject to the receipt of satisfactory written references, medical clearance and evidence of your Right to Work in the UK. Some roles will require a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Please note if you are successfully appointed to a post with this Trust, you will be required to pay for your own DBS Disclosure.
By applying for this post you are agreeing to The Christie NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. Please note, all communication regarding your application will be made via email, please ensure you check your junk/spam folders as emails are sometimes filtered there.
If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, I regret that on this occasion your application will have been unsuccessful.
The Inter-Authority Transfer (IAT) process is a critical and beneficial component of ESR and will form part of the recruitment process. In the event that you are successful following interview your previous NHS employment data, if applicable will be transferred from your current / most recent employer.
Overseas candidates wishing to apply for this position and who would require immigration sponsorship, may wish to self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post on the UKVI website.
You should be aware the Trust operates a No Smoking Policy and therefore employees are not permitted to smoke at work.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Documents to download
* JD & PS (PDF, 331.6KB)
* The Christie Values and Behaviours (PDF, 919.5KB)
* Strategy Brochure (PDF, 1.0MB)
* Travel to The Christie (PDF, 3.8MB)
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