Locum Consultant in Clinical Oncology (Breast & Urology)
| Posting date: | 01 May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £99,532 - £131,964 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 May 2024 |
| Location: | Southampton, SO16 6YD |
| Company: | University Hospital Southampton NHS FT |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 6279195/188-MT1170 |
Summary
A Vacancy at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust.
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
We are pleased to be in the position to offer an 10.25PA locum Consultant Clinical Oncology post specialising in Breast and/or Urology Cancer (including Prostate Brachytherapy). Whilst the job plan outlined in the Job Description is a Breast & Urology job plan, other tumour sites combined with one of these two will be considered.
This is a post with a 10.25 PA job plan, but candidates wishing to work less than full time will be welcome to apply.
The Clinical Oncology service based in Southampton provides a local and regional service; treating patients from Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, further afield across Wessex, and also the Channel Islands. There is a collaborative approach with neighbouring Cancer Centres in Poole and Portsmouth, and active engagement in the Thames Valley and Wessex Operational Delivery Network (ODN).
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
You will work within the Clinical Oncology Team based at University Hospital Southampton providing a local and regional Oncology service. They will join a UHS-based team currently consisting of 4 substantive Urology Consultants plus 1 locum Consultant and 3 substantive Breast Consultants plus 1 Specialist and 1 locum Consultant. The role will cover the range of clinical oncology situations. By its nature there will be contribution to a wide range of related multidisciplinary teams.
You will participate in the Southampton Clinical Oncology on call rota. This provides evening / night time telephone advice during the week and ward rounds on Saturday and Sunday with a frequency of approximately 1:16
There are 24 Consultant Clinical Oncologists and 4 SAS grade doctors working in the department. In addition, there are 10 Specialist Registrars who take part in the Wessex clinical oncology training programme.
The radiotherapy department has undergone major development and investment over the last few years. This has included replacement of all 6 Southampton Elekta linacs and incorporating and matching the Elekta Linac on the Basingstoke Hospital site (North Hampshire Hospitals) as a satellite unit. 2 Southampton linacs have Exac Trac® and Hexa POD® couch for SRS and Head and neck cancer treatments. A superficial/orthovoltage facility is also available in Southampton for skin treatment.
UHS has strong links with the University of Southampton and there will be opportunities to become involved in collaborative research, clinical trials and medical student teaching.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Applicants should have CCT in Clinical Oncology. Consideration will also be given to applicants in the 6 months before their CCT or with consultant level experience.
Where equivalent qualifications or experience are being offered, it is essential that candidates should provide confirmation of this from the relevant College or Faculty in the United Kingdom and attach the confirmation to your application.
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Individuals wishing to apply must be registered with the General Medical Council (GMC).
The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.
Interviews will be held onFriday, 07 June 2024
Job Reference: - MT1170 This vacancy closes on or before: 29thMay 2024
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
This advert closes on Wednesday 29 May 2024
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
We are pleased to be in the position to offer an 10.25PA locum Consultant Clinical Oncology post specialising in Breast and/or Urology Cancer (including Prostate Brachytherapy). Whilst the job plan outlined in the Job Description is a Breast & Urology job plan, other tumour sites combined with one of these two will be considered.
This is a post with a 10.25 PA job plan, but candidates wishing to work less than full time will be welcome to apply.
The Clinical Oncology service based in Southampton provides a local and regional service; treating patients from Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, further afield across Wessex, and also the Channel Islands. There is a collaborative approach with neighbouring Cancer Centres in Poole and Portsmouth, and active engagement in the Thames Valley and Wessex Operational Delivery Network (ODN).
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
You will work within the Clinical Oncology Team based at University Hospital Southampton providing a local and regional Oncology service. They will join a UHS-based team currently consisting of 4 substantive Urology Consultants plus 1 locum Consultant and 3 substantive Breast Consultants plus 1 Specialist and 1 locum Consultant. The role will cover the range of clinical oncology situations. By its nature there will be contribution to a wide range of related multidisciplinary teams.
You will participate in the Southampton Clinical Oncology on call rota. This provides evening / night time telephone advice during the week and ward rounds on Saturday and Sunday with a frequency of approximately 1:16
There are 24 Consultant Clinical Oncologists and 4 SAS grade doctors working in the department. In addition, there are 10 Specialist Registrars who take part in the Wessex clinical oncology training programme.
The radiotherapy department has undergone major development and investment over the last few years. This has included replacement of all 6 Southampton Elekta linacs and incorporating and matching the Elekta Linac on the Basingstoke Hospital site (North Hampshire Hospitals) as a satellite unit. 2 Southampton linacs have Exac Trac® and Hexa POD® couch for SRS and Head and neck cancer treatments. A superficial/orthovoltage facility is also available in Southampton for skin treatment.
UHS has strong links with the University of Southampton and there will be opportunities to become involved in collaborative research, clinical trials and medical student teaching.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Applicants should have CCT in Clinical Oncology. Consideration will also be given to applicants in the 6 months before their CCT or with consultant level experience.
Where equivalent qualifications or experience are being offered, it is essential that candidates should provide confirmation of this from the relevant College or Faculty in the United Kingdom and attach the confirmation to your application.
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Individuals wishing to apply must be registered with the General Medical Council (GMC).
The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.
Interviews will be held onFriday, 07 June 2024
Job Reference: - MT1170 This vacancy closes on or before: 29thMay 2024
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
This advert closes on Wednesday 29 May 2024