Clinical Oncology Consultant

We are looking for a Clinical Oncology Consultant.

  • with interest in CRC, Gynae, Lung, Skin and HPB tumour sites
  • Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in Clinical Oncology
  • Evidence of ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team and share clinical responsibilities
  • Experience of research

Essential

  • Possession of FRCR or equivalent
  • Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
  • MBBS or Equivalent

Desirable

  • Additional higher medical/ scientific degree
  • Evidence of entry on GMC Specialist Register OR Have CCT or be within 6 months of attaining CCT at time of interview OR Evidence that the GMC is processing the Specialist Registration application (MUST be provided prior to interview)

Main Duties of the job

As the Consultant in General Medicine within Gastroenterology you will be working:

  • Provision of a comprehensive service in Oncology with consultant colleagues, including new patient and follow-up clinics. The Department also undertakes a variety of joint clinics with other specialties.
  • Provision of emergency cover and reciprocal cover for your consultant colleagues during reasonable periods of leave, on a shared basis. This will include care of patients and supervision of junior doctors.
  • The care of patients in his/her charge and for the proper functioning of the Department
  • Undertaking teaching/training duties as required and actively participating in the postgraduate and undergraduate teaching programmes
  • Participating in clinical and medical audit and actively contributing in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance
  • Actively participating in continuing medical education (CME)

Clinical Experience

  • Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in Clinical Oncology
  • Up-to-date knowledge of current oncological treatments
  • Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
  • Ability to offer expert opinion on a range of problems
  • Evidence of ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team and share clinical responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities of the post:
  • Provision of a comprehensive clinical oncology service to this East Midlands Trust and surrounding areas with responsibilities for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness and the proper functioning of the department.
  • Provision of an out-of-hours service with Consultant colleagues including on-call rota commitments (1:12). Provision of cover for your Consultant colleagues during reasonable periods of leave including care of patients and supervision of junior doctors.
  • Commitment to entering patients into NCRN trials where appropriate. If the appointed candidate has an interest in research, this may be supported by the Trust and the Division.

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