Consultant Oncologist

Job overview

We have an exciting and wonderful opportunity that has arisen for a Consultant Clinical Oncologist with a special interest in Head & Neck and  Colorectal Cancers to join our Oncology team at Southend Hospital.

Recent strategic developments across the area as part of the Sustainability and Transformation Plan (STP) has seen the creation of a single integrated medical team for Oncology working across the three acute trust - Southend Hospital, Basildon Hospital and Broomfield Hospital.

The vision for this larger single team will facilitate cross cover, support increased sub specialisation and facilitate individual job plans in line with Royal College Guidance on tumour site cover.

Main duties of the job

You will undertake the Consultant Clinical Oncologist role at along with Clinical Oncologists at the same hospital site.

The Team provides the Oncology Service for South Essex covering Basildon, Broomfield and Southend Hospitals, with Southend being the Cancer Centre for the Region and the lead employer for Cancer Services.

Promote a friendly and team based working environment – in line with our Trust Values. Assuming responsibility for the management of junior medical staff including the professional development of their trainees. Promoting inter-disciplinary working in the department and across the hospital. To practice within the department to ensure that current standards and evidence-based practice are applied. The Oncology department has a full and varied clinical audit program, including both departmental and multidisciplinary audit.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Are you looking for a Consultant role with a  special interest an interest in Lung and Colorectal Cancers, then we want to hear from you?

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.