Clinical Fellow ST1/2 in Oncology
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation TrustAlready thinking ahead to interview?
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Job overview
This post is for a Clinical Fellow role which would suit either post F2 or post IMT Drs who are interested in exploring oncology as a career and gaining experience in a leadership and service development role. The role can be full or part time and is fixed term for one year. Prior experience working in the NHS is essential and prior Oncology experience is desirable but not essential as the role is fully supported.
The role is based in outpatient and ambulatory oncology services and will provide experience in the management of oncology patients receiving specialist treatment and in follow-up.
The post has protected project time to lead projects in service development, which will enhance leadership skills and enhance career development in oncology or elsewhere.
Main duties of the job
The post holders will be working as part of a team looking after the non-surgical aspects of oncology patients.
- Clinical responsibilities as per timetable
- QI project with 20% protected time
- Engage in teaching of the junior members of the team
- Maintain own professional development and adhere to GMC Good Medical Practice standards and actively engage with mandatory training and appraisal
On Call Commitment: N/A
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The clinical fellows work alongside the oncology SpR and ACP team to provide clinical review for patients receiving systemic anti-cancer therapies and radiotherapy both in the cancer centre and the ambulatory assessment unit settings with potential for telephone triage and follow-up. There will be a detailed induction and ongoing support for the oncology-specific knowledge but much of the roles will utilise general medical knowledge and skills.
There will be opportunities take part in oncology clinics and radiotherapy planning to gain further insight into oncology as a specialty, this will change on a rotational basis during the year.
The Clinical Fellow will have a designated Consultant Supervisor and day to day supervision from the on call SpR & Consultant.
Working hours will fall between 08.30 and 18.00 Monday – Friday with no overnight or weekend work. The post will be based at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton with possibility for travel to peripheral clinics (Eastbourne or Worthing) maximum once /week.