Specialist Grade Medical Oncologist - Urology/ Breast | North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 13 May 2024 |
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| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 12 June 2024 |
| Location: | Peterborough, PE3 9GZ |
| Company: | North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6307460/176-M-NA-5973134-A |
Summary
The Oncology department at North West Anglia Foundation Trust is looking for a highly motivated Specialist Grade Doctor to join our team in providing high quality patient care, predominantly in Urology, or breast with AOS desirable, however, we would consider a candidates specialist interest.
The role includes working at our two main sites at Peterborough City Hospital and Hinchingbrooke Hospital, with the additional consideration of a day at Cambridge University Hospital, and again any specialism would be considered.
The new post holder would treat urological cancers, and/or breast cancers as well as acute oncology in collaboration with existing Clinical and Medical Oncology consultant colleagues together with support for the acute oncology service nursing team (AOS). There could be flexibility in oncological sites to accommodate the successful candidate’s interests.
1. To work with NWAFT colleagues to strengthen existing Urological cancers, Breast cancers and to further develop AOS services
2. To offer support to the Acute Oncology service.
3. Provision of systemic anti-cancer treatment for patients with urological & Breast.
4. To develop and participate in collaborative initiatives, studies and trials regionally, nationally and internationally, having a high regard for clinical effectiveness and to the practice of evidence-based medicine.
5. To collaborate with colleagues at the Regional Cancer Centre (Cambridge University Hospitals Foundation Trusts (CUH), Cancer Units and other agencies to ensure optimum quality of care for cancer patients including referring patients to the phase I trials unit at CUH.
6. Provision of a comprehensive Oncology service, in collaboration with other Oncologists, including inpatient care and referrals and outpatient referrals and treatment. This post will support the consultant rounds ensuring continuity of daily provision of care to the patients at Peterborough City Hospital.
We are committed to ensure a work-life balance to all our staff by offering full time and part time roles, flexible working hours on a shift pattern to fit around your family life.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) and candidates form our local communities.
Benefits to you
• 27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
• NHS Pension Scheme:
• Flexible working opportunities;
• Increased hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
• Career development and training;
• Wellbeing support and activities;
• In-house physiotherapy Service;
• On-site canteens with subsidised meals;
• Subsidised staff parking (currently free).
• Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
1. To work with NWAFT colleagues to strengthen existing Urological cancers and breast cancer services and to further develop AOS services.
2. To offer support to the Acute Oncology service.
3. Provision of systemic anti-cancer treatment for patients with urological cancers/breast cancers
4. To develop and participate in collaborative initiatives, studies and trials regionally, nationally and internationally, having a high regard for clinical effectiveness and to the practice of evidence-based medicine.
5. To collaborate with colleagues at the Regional Cancer Centre (Cambridge University Hospitals Foundation Trusts (CUH), Cancer Units and other agencies to ensure optimum quality of care for cancer patients including referring patients to the phase I trials unit at CUH.
6. Provision of a comprehensive Oncology service, in collaboration with other Oncologists, including inpatient care and referrals and outpatient referrals and treatment. This post will support the consultant rounds ensuring continuity of daily provision of care to the patients at Peterborough City Hospital.
7. Active participation in clinical audit, continuing professional development and research as appropriate. There is access to a study leave budget for appropriate CPD activities. The post holder will be expected to contribute to the Trust and CBU Clinical Governance processes including the dedicated monthly half days.
8. Out-of-hours participation maybe required. The on-call arrangements will be discussed between the successful applicant and the Clinical Lead.
9. Professional supervision and training of junior medical staff. Education of junior staff in the department is encouraged and there are opportunities to act as clinical and educational supervisors. This may include a medical oncology spR who are currently on rotation from CUH and under clinical supervision whilst in post.
10. Responsibilities for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and for contributing to undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing professional development activity, locally and nationally.
11. To collaborate with colleagues to promote the collective aims of the directorate.
12. To be aware of managerial and budgetary considerations, work within these constraints and assume responsibilities where appropriate. To recognise his/her responsibility towards achieving the Trust’s cancer targets and patient rights. To ensure that all patients get treated equally, fairly and as quickly and effectively as possible, escalating concerns should this not be the case.
13. NWAFT has an active research programme and is nationally recognised for its cancer trials. This post would be expected to continue promoting Clinical Trial development and recruitment.
This advert closes on Monday 27 May 2024