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Consultant in Medical Oncology - Breast and Gynae | Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Job details
Posting date: 07 June 2024
Salary: Not specified
Additional salary information: £99,532 - £131,964 Not defined
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 07 July 2024
Location: Oxford, OX3 7LJ
Company: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 6279425/321-CON-MS-6279425-S5

Summary


Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking to appoint a 10PA substantive Consultant Medical Oncologist with special interest in Breast and Gynaecological Malignancies

We are looking to appoint a consultant in Medical Oncology with a special interest in the medical management of Breast and Gynaecological malignancies. The successful candidate will work with existing Medical and Clinical Oncology colleagues, clinical nurse specialists, nurse and pharmacist prescribers, as well as other members of the multidisciplinary teams across these tumour sites

Please get in touch with us to discuss this post and what we could offer you. We will work with you to create a suitable job plan

Objectives of the post

· To provide a cancer service to patients with breast and gynaecological malignancies throughout the trust and referral region.



· Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of oncology



· To work with colleagues at Oxford University Hospital NHS Foundation



· To provide a cancer service to patients with Breast and Gynaecological malignancies throughout the trust and referral region



· To share with colleagues the responsibility of day-to-day management of oncology



· To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning clinical governance and audit



· To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education



· Teaching and training of junior staff, allied health professions and medical students

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country.

The Oxford Cancer and Haematology Centre was opened in the Churchill Hospital in 2009, and brought together a wide range of cancer services including medical and clinical oncology, comprehensive surgical oncology services and broad range of diagnostic services. The department works closely with the University of Oxford research teams, working in partnership with NHS colleagues including the Oxford Experimental Cancer Medicine Centre (ECMC).

The Oxford Gynae Oncology service provides a fully comprehensive service, encompassing diagnostic, surgical and oncological specialties. It is a regional surgical referral centre covering Royal Berkshire Hospital, Buckinghamshire Hospitals and The Great Western Hospital. The weekly Gynae MDT is a hybrid MDT allowing other sites to dial in via Teams.

Radiotherapy is delivered at The Churchill Hospital and at the satellite unit at The Great Western Hospital.

Image Guided Adaptive Brachytherapy (IGABT) for gynaecological cancers was established at The Churchill Hospital in 2016. Since 2016 we have treated over 200 patients with IGABT using both intracavity and interstitial techniques. The Gynae radiotherapy service is supported by a Consultant Gynae Radiographer and a dedicated HDR Brachytherapy radiographer.

Teaching/Research

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust is a teaching hospital Trust, and the post-holder will be required to participate in programmes for teaching clinical students, training junior doctors and in clinical
examinations. It is expected that this will be an integral part of everyday clinical activity.

The potholder's contribution to teaching, training and research will be included in the regular job plan review. This post includes a requirement to undertake a role as Educational Supervisor within the department.

We welcome applications from those who wish to combine NHS work with clinical research. Funding from the Biomedical Research Centre and University may be available for suitably qualified applicants, and can be discussed with Professor Mark Middleton, Head of the University Department of Oncology.

Clinical Governance/Audit

The post-holder will participate in all clinical governance activities, including clinical audit, clinical effectiveness, risk management, quality improvement activities as required by the Trust, and external
accrediting bodies.

Personal and Professional Development

The post-holder will be required to keep himself/herself fully up-to-date with their relevant area of practice and to be able to demonstrate this to the satisfaction of the Trust. Professional or study leave will be granted at the discretion of the Trust, in line with the prevailing Terms and Conditions of Service, to support appropriate study, postgraduate training activities, relevant CME courses and other appropriate personal development needs, supporting their annual appraisal and revalidation every 5 years.

All newly appointed consultants will have access to mentoring opportunities.

Management

The post-holder will be required to work within the Trust's management policies and procedures, both statutory and internal, accepting that the resources available to the Trust are finite and that all changes in clinical practice or workload, or developments requiring additional resources must have prior agreement with the Trust. He/she will undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of his/her patients, and the running of his/her clinical department under the direction of the lead clinician and/or directorate chair. In addition, the post-holder will be allocated a Deputy Leadership role to gain additional insight into departmental and Trust management and governance processes.

All new appointees are assigned a mentor within the department, in additional to their formal line manager.

Risk Management

The management of risk is the responsibility of everyone and will be achieved within a progressive, honest and open environment. Staff will be provided with the necessary education, training and support to enable them to meet this responsibility. Staff should be familiar with the Major Incident and Fire Policy and should make themselves familiar with the ‘local response’ plan and their role within that response.

Responsibilities for Health & Safety

The post holder is responsible for ensuring that all duties and responsibilities of this post are carried out in compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, Statutory Regulations and Trust Policies
and Procedures. This will be supported by the provision of training and specialist advice where required.

Infection Control
Infection Control is everyone’s responsibility. All staff, both clinical and non-clinical, are required to adhere to the Trusts’ Infection Prevention and Control Policies and make every effort to maintain high Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust standards of infection control at all times thereby reducing the burden of Healthcare Associated
Infections including MRSA.

All staff employed by the OUH NHS Foundation Trust have the following key responsibilities:
• Staff must decontaminate their hands prior to and after direct patient contact or contact with the patient’s surroundings.
• Staff members have a duty to attend mandatory infection control training provided for them
by the Trust.
• Staff members who develop an infection (other than common colds and illness) that may be transmittable to patients have a duty to contact Occupational Health

Equality and Diversity

The OUHFT values equality and diversity in employment and in the services we provide. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity in employment and will keep under review our policies and procedures to ensure that the job-related needs of all staff working in the Trust are recognised The Trust will aim to ensure that all job applicants, employees, or clients are treated fairly and valued equally regardless of sex, marital status, domestic circumstances, age, race, colour, disablement, ethnic or national origin, social background or employment status, sexual orientation, religion, beliefs, HIV status, gender reassignment, political affiliation or trade union membership.

Selection for training and development and promotion will be based on the individual’s ability to meet the requirements of the job.

Freedom of Information

The post holder should be aware of the responsibility placed on employees under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and is responsible for helping to ensure that the Trust complies with the Act when handling or dealing with any information relating to Trust activity.


This advert closes on Thursday 4 Jul 2024