Consultant in Clinical Oncology with special interest in Gynaecology

at  Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Portsmouth Oncology Centre provides oncological treatments for patients diagnosed with Gynaecological Malignancy at Portsmouth and West Sussex. There is a centralised Gynaecology MDT that includes 4 gynaecology oncology surgeons, who have a broad experience in open and minimally invasive surgeries, and two designated gynaecology radiologists; highly experienced in full range of imaging modalities including PET CT. Outpatient clinics, radiotherapy and chemotherapy under the clinical oncology team are delivered at Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth whilst medical oncology colleagues cover chemotherapy at St Richards Hospital in Chichester alongside Queen Alexandra. There is an established HDR brachytherapy program for gynaecological cancers, including Interstitial brachytherapy, supported by a highly experienced team of radiographers and physicists.
The recently developed SABR service provides treatment for oligometastatic disease. The Gynaecology team is research active with a broad portfolio of clinical studies and strong track record of recruitment into clinical trials. Work is supported by a dedicated research team, including two newly appointed research radiographers. The MDT includes by a number of experienced and enthusiastic nurse specialists, who support both curative and metastatic patient cohorts, alongside a designated cancer care co-ordinator.
A second interest will be accommodated depending on preferences. Options include lymphoma, urology, skin and Upper GI. However, the department could potentially accommodate other second tumor sites, therefore candidates are encouraged to discuss their preferences with the department. This is a 10 PA post, although candidates wishing to work less than 10 PAs are most welcome to discuss their requirements with the department.
Key Responsibilities: The appointee will join the Oncology Team as a Clinical Oncology Consultant and will be expected to participate in all facets of departmental activity. A full time substantive consultant clinical oncologist post of 10 PA (8 DCC & 2 SPA) is available, covering the proposed job plan as detailed separately

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