Consultant in Clinical Oncology (Breast Cancer)
Job overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a substantive Consultant Clinical Oncologist specialising in Breast cancers to join our team at University Hospital Southampton. This is a full time (10.25 PAs) post with less than full-time options available.
You will work alongside the established breast cancer Clinical Oncology consultant and multidisciplinary team to provide radiotherapy +/- SACT services as part of a busy and dynamic department. A second disease site alongside breast cancer is outlined in the job description as skin cancer; other tumour sites combined with breast cancer will be considered and applicants are encouraged to make contact to discuss options.
The cancer centre provides comprehensive services to a large local and regional population, with seven linear accelerators providing radiotherapy services including SABR and SRS. Image-guided and surface-guided radiotherapy are implemented across all treatment units.
Working for our organisation
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This post will be clinically responsible for the care of patients with breast cancer within UHS and across the wider region. The successful candidate with suitable training and enthusiasm would also have the opportunity to join the oligometastatic SABR service. Duties will include:
- Attending the weekly UHS Breast MDT and clinics
- Planning and supervising radiotherapy for Breast cancer patients
- Planning and supervising Systemic Anti Cancer Therapy for Breast cancer patients
- Engaging in Radiotherapy Peer review meetings
- Teaching and training specialist trainees in Clinical Oncology and the wider multidisciplinary team
- Actively engaging in the management of, recruitment in to and running of clinical trials
A second subspecialist disease site of skin cancer is described in the job description. Applicants who wish to consider alternative second subspecialist disease sites are encouraged to apply and make contact for further discussions. The skin cancer elements of the post will support the existing team at UHS and across the wider region, including provision of radiotherapy for melanoma patients and radiotherapy and SACT for non-melanoma skin cancers.
The role includes participation in an on call rota for the management of Clinical Oncology patients out of hours, providing advice during evenings and undertaking daily ward rounds during weekends and Bank Holidays (1:20)
Individuals wishing to apply must be registered with the General Medical Council (GMC).
The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.
Interviews will be held on 4/4/25
Job Reference; 188-MB10325
This vacancy closes on or before 27/3/25Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Person specification
Qualifications, Training & Experience
Essential criteria- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- GMC registration with a licence to practise
- Broad experience in Clinical Oncology
- Experience in the management of breast malignancies and/or skin malignancies
- Recognised training in academic oncology with postgraduate qualification
- SABR experience
- Significant experience in Oncology research
- Experience of working within the NHS
- CCT in Clinical Oncology (including up to 6 months before CCT) or appropriate qualifications and experience to allow entry on to the Specialist Register
Aptitudes and skills
Essential criteria- Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
- Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
- Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
- Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
- Track record or research including presentation and/or publications
Trust Values
Essential criteria- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications. We will not accept any applications or queries via agencies, under any circumstances.
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