Consultant in Medical Oncology with a Specialist Interest in Urological and at Equans Working with Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Apr, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Medical Oncology, Clinical Risk Management, Evidence-based Practice, Clinical Trials, Research Participation, Leadership, Team Working, Service Improvement, Teaching, Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Decision Making, NHS Clinical Governance, Organizational Skills, Prioritization, Multi-professional Teamwork

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Company Description Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff. Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust. Job Description Job Summary: We are seeking an enthusiastic Consultant Medical Oncology colleague to join our thriving urology and breast cancer practices. The post-holder will provide systemic oncological treatments for patients diagnosed with: Urological cancers (Portsmouth) Breast cancers (Isle of Wight) The successful candidate will join a team of three medical oncologists, two clinical oncologists and a consultant radiographer covering the Portsmouth urology practice. The practice is supported by specialist registrars, prescribers and clinical nurse specialists. The department has for many years been one of the highest recruiters to the STAMPEDE trial and is now recruiting to STAMPEDE2. The successful candidate will also take referrals for systemic therapy for breast cancer via the Isle of Wight breast MDT, working alongside a Consultant Radiographer. This practice is supported by specialist registrars, a prescriber and clinical nurse specialists. Approximate new referrals would be 100-150 per year for each tumour site. This is a 10 PA post, although candidates wishing to work fewer PAs are most welcome to discuss their requirements with the department. A 10 PA post is based on 8 PA DCC and 2 PA SPA. Qualifications Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full GMC registration with a license to practice Higher professional training in Medical Oncology Desirable MRCP/FRCP or equivalent BSc or MD Clinical Experience Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT, CESR or European Community Rights An appropriate higher Medical Oncology qualification Clinical Skills Demonstrable skills and experience of expertise in the areas of special interest relevant to the Job Plan Understanding of clinical risk management Knowledge Able to demonstrate appropriate level of clinical knowledge Knowledge and use of evidence-based practice IT skills Effective, confident presentation ability Experience in and outside specialty Research/Publications Essential Experience in recruiting to clinical trials Willingness to participate in research as a consultant Participation in audit Desirable Research Experience Published research in peer reviewed journal Leadership/Management Essential Evidence of leadership/management experience within/outside medicine Evidence of effective team working Ability and enthusiasm for leading service improvement Desirable Formal management training/qualification Teaching Experience Essential Teaching of junior doctors Desirable Formal teaching/Educational experience and qualifications Other Good oral and written communication skills Logical thinking, problem solving and decision making Ability to organise oneself and prioritise clinical need Ability to work in multi-professional teams Understanding of NHS Clinical Governance and Resource Constraints Probity Effective, confident presentation ability Prizes and honours Additional Information The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days, our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool, access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and DisAbility, and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs. Weekly Hours / Programmed Activities: 10 Salary Band: Consultant Staff Group: Medical and Dental Contract Type: Permanent Job Area: Other Clinical

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Responsibilities

The Consultant will provide systemic oncological treatments for patients with urological and breast cancers. They will work alongside a team of medical oncologists and clinical specialists, participating in clinical trials and MDTs.