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Consultant in Clinical Oncology - Sarcoma and Lung
This post presents a unique and exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified individual to drive an exciting, expanding cancer service in the Sarcoma and Lung team. This post supports major strategic investment by The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust (CCC) to expand and develop within the team's provision and research focused work for patient benefit.
The Sarcoma and Lung oncology team are based in the brand new, state-of-the-art CCC-L building. Sarcoma clinics operate at the central site Liverpool (Central). The post holder will also support the Northern Lung hub which is based at Aintree Hospital and Liverpool (Central) clinics with some consultations being held remotely.
This post is a full time permanent position (10PA) with 0.1PA for on-call duties.
The post has the following broad remits:
To contribute to the overall leadership of the Sarcoma and Lung service and to the delivery of the service to the Central (CCCL) and Northern sectors.
To contribute to and support the wider research programme for the Lung and Sarcoma in Liverpool
To participate in the educational programmes for trainees
In addition to the site specific teams there is a broad range of teams in place to support all CCC patients through their cancer journey including Inpatient and Outpatient Matrons, Specialist Oncology nurses (clinical and research), Specialist Palliative Care Team, Enhanced Supportive Care Team, Social Worker, Cancer Psychology Services, Dieticians, Pharmacists, Cytotoxic Pharmacy, Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapist.
Good communication skills, the ability to work as a team member, and offer a high standard of clinical opinion are essential requirements. Participation in the Trust consultant appraisal system and Royal College of Radiologists CPD programme are expected. Applicants are required to be on the Specialist Register of the GMC before taking up the Consultant appointment or within six months of their CCT on the interview date.
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's leading cancer centres providing highly specialist cancer care to a population of 2.4m people across Cheshire and Merseyside, and the surrounding areas, including North Wales and the Isle of Man.
Our vision is to not only maintain this level of commitment to excellence but to work with our academic and healthcare partners across the region to ensure care, treatment and patient outcomes continuously improve in the future. We are very proud of all our expert and loyal staff and we welcome people who share the collective aim of delivering excellence in everything that we do.
Our values represent who we are and what we believe in. They define how we act to deliver the best possible care for our patients and shape The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre as a great place to work.
We are -
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Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role on offer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.