Consultant in Clinical Oncology (Breast and Urological Cancer)

Job overview

Milton Keynes University Hospital have the exciting opportunity for two full time Clinical Oncology Consultants linked with Honorary Contracts to Oxford University Hospital

Clinical Oncology Consultant Breast and Urology

The specific role of a clinician is to support the busy established practice within these departments, retain close ties within the departments and facilitate good clinical care and research.

The post holder will be an integral member of both oncology departments and share consultant responsibility with consultant colleagues for Urology, breast and gynae patients. In addition, clinical research is an important component of the post.

The successful candidates will be expected to have completed their specialist training in Clinical Oncology and will hold MRCP or present evidence of equivalent training and experience.

To contribute to the provision of a comprehensive, efficient and high-quality evidence-based Oncology service, with continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care (with administrative support)

Leadership, development and organisation of the services in his/her charge in line with Trust / Divisional business plans. Development of sub-speciality interests that fit in with Division needs and the strategic direction of the Trust.

Main duties of the job

Roles and Responsibilities

The duties outlined below are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with the needs of the service.

Clinical Duties:

To provide with colleague’s day to day outpatient and inpatient care and supervision of patients with breast and colorectal cancer as part of the multidisciplinary teams. To undertake Radiotherapy and chemotherapy treatment provisions

To attend the weekly Multidisciplinary meetings

To provide, with colleagues, clinical care and supervision of patients attending the Day Unit for systemic and supportive therapies

To help develop oncology services across the organisation and actively participate in the recruitment to and development of cancer research studies

To care for any inpatient under their care and participate in the acute oncology service which includes ward rounds and supporting the team with inpatient advice.

Responsibilities for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties are required, and for contributing to undergraduate and postgraduate and continuing medical education activity.

To engage in job planning and the appraisal cycle and to contribute to the appraisal of doctors in training.

Provision of cover for Consultant colleagues' periods of leave in accordance with arrangements agreed within the Trust policy.

Conducting suitable duties in cases of emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.

Engage in ward cover supporting a 1:5 weekend cover

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Job responsibilities

Consultant in Clinical Oncology, to provide a high standard of care to any patient for whom you have clinical responsibility. This will include any patients referred to you and cared for by you personally or by members of your team, and, in addition, any patients of consultant colleagues when you are covering on-call or for annual leave.

To participate in clinical and other service activities and developments to ensure a high standard of patient care across the Trust.

To work in close co-operation with other medical, professional and managerial colleagues, both within and outside the speciality, to provide high-quality health care to the Trust's patients, and to contribute to future thinking about the Trust's strategic direction.

Person Specification Key Highlights

Qualifications

Essential

Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for registration within six months of interview)

Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview Medical degree.

MRCP(UK) or equivalent.

FRCR (Clinical Oncology) or equivalent.

Experience

Essential

Postgraduate experience, including higher medical training at specialist registrar or senior registrar level. Part of this period may be in a post of equivalent responsibility and training potential.

Skills

Essential

Enthusiasm for developing tumour site specialisation and Cancer Services

Ability to organise and manage

Ability to communicate effectively through good verbal and written skills.

Ability to effectively organise and manage clinical workload.

Ability to motivate and develop training medical staff.

Personal

Essential

Ability to work in a team and co-operate with all staff.

Enthusiasm & ability to work

Ability to work independently as well as part of the Oncology team under pressure

To balance individual requirements against those of the Directorate and the Trust as a whole.