Consultant in Medical Oncology with Special interest in Lung Cancer

at  Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

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
We are seeking a new consultant colleague to join the Oncology team based at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHU) specialising in Lung Cancer.
Portsmouth Oncology Centre provides oncological treatments for patients diagnosed with lung cancer at Queen Alexandra Hospital Portsmouth, and St Richards Hospital Chichester (West Sussex). Each site runs a separate Lung MDT, but there is combined Oncological team working across both sites. Clinics run at each hospital site with chemotherapy treatment day units at each hospital. All radiotherapy is delivered at Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth, with Lung SABR now fully established including SABR for Oligometastases. The candidate will principally support the lung service to West Sussex with clinics at St Richards Hospital, and Portsmouth for a second tumour type. This post will be a fourth Medical Oncologist in the Lung service, and there are currently 3 Clinical Oncologists specialising in Lung cancer and SABR, with a fourth planned.
The Portsmouth and Chichester MDT’s have a thoracic surgeon present and run local clinics. Thoracic surgery is undertaken at Southampton and St Georges. The Respiratory teams provide full interventional services, and there are excellent CNS teams supporting both sites. The lung cancer practice at St Richards sees approximately 100-130 new patients per year.
There is a well-established and enthusiastic Oncological Research team supporting and encouraging clinical trials, and links with the University of Portsmouth. Participation in and leading research is strongly encouraged as is the development of academic roles.
For a 10 PA post (8DCC, 2SPA) a second tumour site is combined, such as Upper GI/HPB/NET which the job plan is based on, or other tumour types could be incorporated, such as Breast, Urology, colorectal, or a significant CUP/AOS component. Candidates wishing to work part time would be most welcome and the post would be primarily lung depending on the PA’s required. Job plans are reviewed regularly.

VISITING ARRANGEMENTS

Intending applicants are encouraged to discuss their application by contacting Dr Caroline Archer, Clinical Director caroline.archer@porthosp.nhs.uk, or Dr.S.Muthuramalingam (Ram) Sethupathi.muthuramalingam@porthosp.nhs.uk for lung cancer, Dr S Chan, Samuel.chan@porthosp.nhs.uk for HPB cancer or phone 02392 286000 ext. 4790 for an informal discussion and /or arrange a visit to the department.
Please note, the Job Description is pending Royal College Approval.
Job Description
Job Plan
Additional Department Information
Qualifications

Essential

• Fully registered with GMC with a licence to practice
• Entry on the GMC Medical Oncology Specialist Register, CCT (or within 6 months at interview), Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR), Portfolio Programme, or GMC recognised equivalent training.

Desirable

• MRCP or equivalent
• BSc
• MD or PhD

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Evidence of expertise in the areas of special interest relevant to the Job Plan

Desirable

• Breadth of experience in and outside of speciality
• Evidence of clinical or research fellowship

KNOWLEDGE

• Able to demonstrate appropriate level of clinical knowledge in site specific interests and general Oncology, including Oncological emergencies.
• Knowledge and use of evidence-based practice and methodology.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Evidence of effective teaching of junior doctors

Desirable

• A formal teaching qualification
• Educational or Clinical Supervision training
• Other
• IT skills.
• Good written and spoken English language ability and able to communicate effectively with patients and colleagues.
• Effective, confident presentation ability.
• Facilitation skills
• WORKING TOGETHER FOR PATIENTS WITH COMPASSION AS ONE TEAM ALWAYS IMPROVINGStrategic approach (clarity on objectives, clear on expectations)

Relationship building (communicate effectively, be open and willing to help, courtesy, nurtures partnerships)
Personal credibility (visibility, approachable, back bone, courage, resilience, confidence, role model, challenge bad behaviour, manage poor performance, act with honesty and integrity)
Passion to succeed (patient centred, positive attitude, take action, take pride, take responsibility, aspire for excellence)
Harness performance through teams (champion positive change, develop staff, create a culture without fear of retribution, actively listen and value contribution, feedback and empower staff, respect diversity)
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

Please refer the Job description for details