Job Details
Interviews to be confirmed
Job summary
We require an ambitious candidate who will provide excellence in helping develop this rapidly changing and important service. We are keen to appoint a dynamic Consultant Oncologist to join our team of 22 Clinical Oncologists and 3 Medical Oncologists at the UHCW NHS Trust, ie the Arden Cancer Centre, serving Coventry and the adjoining Cancer Units at South Warwickshire Foundation Trust (SWFT), George Eliot Hospital (GEH), Stratford Rigby Unit and Rugby Maple Unit.
This 10 PA post is based at the UHCW NHS Trust, Coventry with weekly commitments at a second site, the South Warwickshire Foundation Trust (SWFT).
Main duties of the job
1. The appointee will take ongoing responsibility for patients under their care.
2. The appointee will provide a consultation service and advisory service to other clinical colleagues in other specialties within the Trust and Primary Care.
3. The appointee will develop close collaborative links with clinicians working in their specialties and work to develop services provided to patients in these areas to the highest standards including the development of treatment protocols and guidelines.
4. The appointee will attend the site specific MDTs and participate in, and support, the multidisciplinary care team which includes Medical Oncologists, Clinical Oncologists, Surgeons, the relevant junior team, Specialist Nursing Staff, Therapists, Dietician, Social workers, Palliative Care and Psychology services for patients and families.
5. The appointee will take part in the departmental audit programme as well as participating in multidisciplinary audit relating to their area of clinical interest.
6. The appointee will participate in regular clinical meetings and other postgraduate activities.
7. The appointee will supervise trainees working in the Department and will assist in their training and appraisal, including acting as Educational / Clinical supervisor.
Leadership and support for the effective development of site-specific services and attend the relevant operational meetings.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our skilled employees across our hospital sites in Coventry and Rugby, with high quality patient care positioned at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a national and international leader in healthcare.
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities.
There has never been a better time to join our team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post is required to support the site-specialist consultant led service including facilities for inpatients and outpatients, a dedicated chemotherapy suite and radiotherapy facilities. In addition, there is an integrated Oncology Clinical Trials Centre and the department is currently developing its Medical Oncology team. This post is based at The University Hospital in Coventry (UHCW), with weekly commitment at the South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will be expected to provide cross cover for MDTs (videoconferencing is available) and to liaise with the Acute Physicians/Emergency department as part of the supporting the Acute Nurse Led Oncology Service and when on call.
For more information on this role, please kindly refer to the job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
8. Meets all essential
Desirable
9. Meet all desirable
Further Training & Knowledge
Essential
10. Meets all essential
Desirable
11. Meet all desirable
Skills & Ability
Essential
12. Meets all essential
Desirable
13. Meet all desirable
Experience
Essential
14. Meets all essential
Desirable
15. Meet all desirable
Personal Qualities
Essential
16. Meets all essential
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
17. Meets all essential