Consultant in Clinical Oncologywith interest in Thoracic and Upper Gastrointestinal Malignancies
The post holder will have subspecialty interests in thoracic and upper gastrointestinal malignancies. An interest in teaching and staff training would be an advantage. Opportunities exist for research and/or teaching, with established links with Bangor and Wrexham Universities.
The successful candidate will be expected to participate fully in the Consultant-led integrated specialist Oncology Service across North Wales. A flexible approach will be required as the service continues to evolve and further modernise, as additional new and replacement Consultant appointments are made.
Tumor sub-sites which will be included in a negotiated Job Plan to include thoracic and upper gastrointestinal.
Main duties of the job
Key tasks:
- To provide specialist Oncological Services to the population served with special reference to the common cancers and agreed appropriate Oncology subspecialties and to be an active participant in each of these multidisciplinary teams.
- To work closely with clinical Consultant colleagues and to provide seamless cancer care for all patients.
- To work closely with colleagues in other divisions to assist in providing an efficient service for patients transferring between the different disciplines and during the patient journey.
- To liaise with colleagues in Oncology, Haematology and Palliative Care to provide inpatient cover for Oncology patients.
- To develop a site specialist and research interest. This will include developing clinical research and entering patients into appropriate national and international studies.
- To develop and participate in collaborative initiatives, having a high regard for clinical effectiveness and to the practice of evidence-based medicine.
- To participate in audit and teaching and to have responsibility for ensuring active participation in Continuing Medical Education (CME).
About us
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is Wales's largest health organisation, with a budget of over £2.4 billion and a workforce of over 20,000 staff.
BCUHB provides a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and specialist hospital services for the population of North Wales, across 3 acute hospitals and a network of community hospitals, health centres, clinics, and mental health units. It also co-ordinates or provides the work of GP practices and NHS services provided by dentists, opticians, and pharmacists across the region.
The Health Board is an integrated health system that strives for excellent, compassionate care delivered in partnership with the public sector and other statutory and third sector organisations.
Job responsibilities
Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.
If you are ready to make a significant impact on the future of healthcare in North Wales and possess the skills and experience required for this role, we invite you to apply.
Informal conversations are encouraged prior to applying.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Clinical Skills
- GMC Specialist Registration or within 6 months of obtaining CCT from date of interview
- MB ChB or equivalent
- MRCP or equivalent
- Higher Degree
Experience
- Appropriate experience in training grade posts at SpR/SR level
- Equivalent training accepted by Royal College of Physicians / GMC for Specialist Registrar
- Experience in teaching, clinical audit
- Clinical Governance experience
Skills and Knowledge
- Demonstrates good interpersonal skills with patients, relatives and members of the clinical team
- Ability to gain confidence and trust
- Ability to cope with pressure
- Ability to respond to change
- Published research
- Actively encourages research with junior and other staff
- Ability to educate and train junior medical staff
- Leadership skills appropriate to Directing and teaching medical, nursing and other professions allied to medicine
- Participating in and leading multidisciplinary teams
Additional Requirements
- Commitment to personal development and medical education
- Ability to travel to meet the needs of the service
- Aligns own values with those of the Health Board
- Ability to speak Welsh or willingness to learn the Welsh Language
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.
£114,099 to £166,585 a year pro rata
