Consultant Medical Oncologist (PENDING RCP APPROVAL)

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a candidate interested in a substantive medical oncology consultant post at Barking, Havering & Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust.

We are looking for an enthusiastic medical oncologist to join our well-established, dedicated and supportive team.

The post will cover urology and lung, including SACT delivery. We are particularly interested in an individual who is willing to develop an interest in renal carcinoma and mesothelioma.

You will be primarily located at Queen’s Hospital, Romford, Essex where the Oncology department is based.

There are opportunities for you to develop further your interests in research, leadership and teaching.

We are a friendly and supportive team into which we would love to welcome you.

If you are the right person for this role and would like an informal discussion, please contact Dr Amy Ward or Dr Simon Ball (tel: 01708 435 000 ext 2078).

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to provide, to a high standard, the full range of specialist diagnosis, treatment and care to patients requiring oncology services as outlined in the proposed program, including the following:

• Medical oncology management of urology and lung malignancy including renal carcinoma and mesothelioma.
• •       Clinic reviews.
• •       To work with and support the established multi-disciplinary site-specific teams.
• •       To participate in the out of hours on-call service (1:13).
• •       To take an active role in research and clinical trials.
• •       Contribute actively to clinical governance within the department.
• •       To support and develop quality improvement projects within the department.
• •       Flexibility to undertake different appropriate clinical tasks within allocated DCC sessions at the request of the Clinical Leads.
• •       Actively participate in the department’s teaching programme and undertake supervision, teaching and training of medical trainees and other multi-professional staff, in line with guidance from the relevant Royal Colleges or specialty bodies.
• To participate in clinical guidelines development, audit and CPD and ensure successful revalidation when required.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Programmed Activities:

You and the Clinical Leads will agree a prospective job plan that sets out your main duties and responsibilities, a schedule for carrying out your Programmed Activities, your managerial responsibilities, your accountability arrangements, your objectives and supporting resources.

Indicative job plan:

Please refer to the attached job description for the indicative job plan.

Proposed weekly timetable:

Please refer to the attached job description for the proposed weekly timetable.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Azeez: Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 4440.