Locum Oncology Consultant
Job overview
We are keen to appoint a dynamic Consultant Medical Oncologist to join our team of Consultant Oncologists working whole-time or part-time in Oxford and the regional units .
This 10 PA post is based at at the Churchill and Horton hospitals, which are part of Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder’s duties will be primarily at Churchill Hospital, Oxford, and the Horton Hospital, Banbury but it is a condition of the appointment that the post holder will be willing to work in any of the Trust’s locations or outreach district general hospital clinics.The post specialises in Urological malignancies. Each 4-hour clinic has 2 new and 7 follow up patients; for a 42 week year, this post holder is likely to see 240 - 300 new patients.
The oncology department in Oxford moved into a £110M comprehensive diagnostic and treatment cancer centre in 2009. Chemotherapy is prescribed using a pan cancer network e-prescribing system (Aria). The department works closely with the University Department of Oncology providing excellent opportunities for collaborative cancer research.
Working for our organisation
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post specialises in Urological malignancies, and will work with existing Medical and Clinical Oncology colleagues, clinical nurse specialists, nurse and pharmacist prescribers, as well as other members of the multidisciplinary teams across these tumour sites.The post-holder will also participate in a rota for Consultant of the week, AOS for the oncology ward and triage at the Churchill Hospital. We are keen that the post holder undertakes and supports the development of our telemedicine clinics, and there will be the opportunity to contribute to service improvement projects in this field.
Person specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential criteria- MB ChB or equivalent. MRCP (UK) or equivalent.
- Higher Medical / Research degree
- CCT or CESR in Medical Oncology; OR within six months of achieving CCT at the time of interview.
Experience
Essential criteria- General training in Medical Oncology to specialist level or equivalent
- General training in all aspects of medical oncology and tumour sites
- Evidence of ability to make decisions at consultant level
- Research / Clinical trial experience / Publications
- Urology experience
Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria- Excellent leadership, organisational, communication, professional and personal skills sufficient to undertake effectively the role of consultant in Medical Oncology in a large teaching hospital.
- Good personal and interpersonal skills
- Good spoken and written English. Communication skills should be highly developed.
- Experience of teaching undergraduates and trainees
- Evidence of effective participation in clinical audit and risk management.
- ICH GCP training within last 12 months. Evidence of active involvement in clinical research trials.
- Management training and experience
- Knowledge of the organisation of the NHS and the Government’s agenda for Its modernisation.
- Computing skills: ability to use word processor, spreadsheet programme and web browser.
- Publication of research.
GMC Registration
Essential criteria- Full GMC Registration
Other
Desirable criteria- Driving License