Job Details
We are looking to appoint a Consultant in Medical Oncology with special interests in Lung and Breast cancer, based at the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre and Luton & Dunstable Hospital. This is a substantive post and comprises 10.25 programmed activities (PAs) and an on-call commitment. Mount Vernon is a well-respected cancer centre, providing care to over 5,000 new patients a year, based in Northwood, Middlesex. It is currently run by East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust (ENHT) and is in the process of merging with University College London Hospital (UCH), a leading tertiary cancer services provider. Mount Vernon will continue to provide high-quality care for cancer patients during the transition period, which is expected to complete by April 2024.The cancer centre will move to an established local acute hospital site, with access to intensive care facilities, whilst remaining a separate cancer centre. A networked satellite radiotherapy service will be developed to enhance the provision of cancer care to patients in the north of the area. We welcome applications from those who would relish the opportunity to be a part of the development of a new state of the art cancer centre. As part of the selection process you will be required to undertake a psychometric assessment which is mandatory There are no right or wrong answers, the aim of this is to give the panel members more information about the strengths and possible derailers of candidates preferred behaviours.
Main duties of the job
This re-organised post is available immediately to provide site specific services to the local population and surrounding areas. Out-patient duties and SACT delivery will be at Luton Hospital. The post holder will specialise in the management of lung and breast malignancies, joining established dynamic teams of surgeons and oncologists.
At Mount Vernon, the post holder will be expected to work with members of the lung & breast teams in trial and clinical governance activities. At the Luton Hospital site, the post holder will work closely with the lung, breast and AOS multidisciplinary teams to provide a safe and high quality outpatient oncology service.
About us
At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general and specialist services we provide and our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible and innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now.
We run the following hospitals:
1. The Lister Hospital, Stevenage
2. New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City
3. Hertford County, Hertford
4. Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood
We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation and our staff and patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda.
We are committed to a positive work life balance for our employees. This means that any employee is entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns and we are committed to listen and consider all requests.
ENHT is seeking to maintain and expand the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre staff as we move to an exciting new future.
In addition, you will receive a High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of your basic salary, subject to a minimum payment of £4,108 and a maximum payment of £5,177per annum pro rata.
Job description
Job responsibilities
5. Maintenance of high-quality patient centered care
6. Shared responsibility for the day-to-day management of the service and participation in strategic planning
7. Teaching and training within the multidisciplinary service
8. Active involvement in multidisciplinary team meetings and directorate clinical governance activity
9. Active participation in continuing medical education
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
10. Entry on GMC Specialist Register or, be within 6 months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview or, provide GMC confirmed eligibility for entry on the Specialist Register
11. MRCP or qualification of an equivalent level
Desirable
12. Postgraduate degree (or equivalent)
Previous Experience
Essential
13. Broad range of experience in Medical Oncology with specialist interests in breast & lung
14. Experience of supervising undergraduates, doctors in training and other colleagues
15. Ability to offer and be accountable for full and independent expert diagnostic opinion
16. Can evidence leading on patient safety issues and achieving a change in practice
17. Demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of audit, evidence-based practice and clinical quality improvement initiatives
18. Demonstrable experience and participation in research
Desirable
19. Published papers and original work in peer reviewed journals
Skills
Essential
20. Able to evidence engagement with clinical governance and the identification of errors and the learning from errors.
21. Evidence engagement with appraisal and revalidation
22. Able to show situational awareness and application of good decision making
23. Ability to effectively teach clinical skills
24. Ability to critically appraise published evidence
Knowledge
Essential
25. Demonstrate understanding of basic principles of audit, evidence-based practice and clinical quality improvement initiatives
26. Comprehensive knowledge and insight regarding all the domains within the GMC standards of Good Medical Practice
Other Requirements
Essential
27. Demonstrates an interest and commitment to the specialty
28. Experience and evidence of engagement around the equality, diversity and inclusion agenda
29. Able to actively support the development of a culture that recognises and promotes equality, values diversity, and actively leads by example in deploying these qualities.
30. Understands the impact on equality, diversity and inclusion issues in all aspects of service delivery and planning
31. Role model our Trust values every day
32. Understands and can demonstrate the values of the NHS constitution
33. Evidence of being up to date and fit to practice safely, and aware of own training needs
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