[ref. s9528402] Junior Clinical Fellow in Oncology
What youll do The principal duties of the posts will be: 1. To undertake care of oncology patients presenting as an emergency and following inpatient admission. You will work across clinical teams, specifically: a. Medical oncology subspecialty teams b. Clinical oncology subspecialty teams 2. To undertake daily or as needed patient reviews for inpatients including co-ordination and review of investigations, discharge planning and liaison with and referral to other clinical teams 3.
To prescribe treatments including blood products, supportive care including non-SACT (systemic anti-cancer therapy) treatments, fluids, electrolytes and symptomatic therapies 4. Opportunity to gain experience in undertaking procedures relevant to oncology, including bone marrow biopsy, tunnelled central catheter removal, insertion of catheters and drains, with appropriate training and supervision.5. To cross cover planned and unplanned leave of other junior doctors including where needed in other specialties within the care group 6. To undertake care of patients undergoing clinical trials, showing evidence of training and understanding of Good Clinical Practice.
Where required, appropriate training in clinical trial protocols will be provided. 7. To engage in the care groups clinical governance programme, including, for example, audit, clinic incident reporting and quality meetings. 8. Attendance at the oncology clinics where time permits and subject to the interests and experience of the postholder.
9. If interested, to participate in the collection and analysis of local data with a view to preparing and submitting papers for publication. You will work alongside other junior clinical fellows, Foundation Year doctors, foundation fellowship doctors, Internal Medicine Trainees and Higher Specialist Trainees and Specialty Doctors in oncology within a supportive, approachable team structure including ward nurses, advanced clinical practitioners, clinical nurse specialists and the wider subspecialty medical teams.
All patient care is supervised by subspecialty consultants. WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR The posts are ideally suited to those who are interested in pursuing medical oncology, clinical oncology or palliative care as a career and open to those looking for opportunities from FF3 to IMT3 equivalent grades.We encourage diversity and are keen to consider applicants from a range of backgrounds. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists).
Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave.
All licensed doctors must meet the GMC requirements for revalidation and there will be an annual appraisal to support this process. Grades for Trust appointed (non-training) fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular.
Basic salary detailed below plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay) Basic Salary MT03 £49,909 Travelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview Please note that GMC registration (with a licence to practice) and right to work in the UK are essential for this role.
Successful applicants will already have GMC registration or will be able to demonstrate they are eligible. Applicants requiring Tier 2 sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.
Interviews will be held on TBC Job Reference: MT1279 - This vacancy closes on or before 30th October 2024