Consultant in Clinical Oncology with Interest in Thoracic Malignancies

Job overview

We are looking to appoint a Consultant in Clinical Oncology with a special interest in thoracic malignancies Our complete commitment to developing careers means we’re looking for proactive, motivated, forward thinking and dynamic individuals to join our clinical team. This post is an important part of our ongoing development of medical services at East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, offering the successful applicant the opportunity to work closely with the existing oncologists to provide a high standard of care across the Trust. We are seeking consultants with enthusiasm, commitment and drive to work closely with colleagues throughout the organisation and within the community to help lead the organisation.

Main duties of the job

This is a substantive appointment, based at the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC) in Northwood and West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The post comprises 7.5 programmed activities (PAs) and an on-call commitment.

The responsibilities include:

• Maintenance of high-quality patient centered care
• Shared responsibility for the day-to-day management of the service
• Teaching and training within the multidisciplinary service
• Active involvement in multidisciplinary team meetings and directorate clinical governance activity
• Delivery and development of SACT administration
• Active participation in continuing medical education
• Active participation in trial research activities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

In the paragraphs above you have read an overview about the role we would like to offer and general information about main duties of the post holder. Please see attached – job description which describes in full details the duties, responsibilities and reporting relationships of the advertising role.