Consultant Medical Oncologist- Breast and Colorectal - **2 Posts available**
Job overview
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Join Our Growing Team at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Full-time Consultant Medical Oncologist with a responsibility in Breast and Colorectal Cancer for Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.
We are excited to announce the creation of three NEW Consultant posts in Oncology, reflecting our commitment to expanding and enhancing our exceptional services. This expansion is part of a strategic investment to meet the growing needs of our patients and further develop our outstanding team.
At NUH, we take pride in delivering exceptional, holistic care through multiprofessional collaboration, supporting patients every step of the way on their cancer journey. As part of our team, you will play a pivotal role in providing high-quality clinical care both at NUH and our satellite service at KMH.Beyond clinical duties, you will have opportunities to contribute to education and supervision, leadership, and innovative research, helping to shape the future of oncology care.
Join us in making a real difference in patients’ lives while advancing your own career in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.
Full-time Consultant Medical Oncologist with a responsibility in Breast and Colorectal Cancer for Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.
Main duties of the job
*** PENDING COLLEGE APPROVAL**
This is a 10 PA Consultant in Medical Oncology with a responsibility in Breast and Colorectal Cancer post for Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.- Opportunity to join the Consultant Oncology Breast and Colorectal (candidates who have preference for other sites are encouraged to discuss their preferences)
- The post will be based at Nottingham City Hospital Campus with outpatient clinics at the City Hospital and at Kings Mill Hospital
- More information including an indicative timetable for the post is featured below
- None of these tumours sites will be single-handed practice and will involve working along-side colleagues already specialising in each tumour site.
Working for our organisation
The speciality serves a resident population of 1.1 million and currently sees approximately 5,000 new patients each year (at City Hospital and Kingsmill); providing a comprehensive range of non-surgical oncology services to the East Midlands.
Oncology has invested in a high calibre acute oncology nursing team supporting the acute care of cancer patients admitted to city hospital campus as well as providing outreach support at Queen’s medical centre.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see detailed Job Description and Person Specification attached that details the role in more depth.
Person specification
Training and Qualification
Essential criteria- Full GMC registration and Licence to Practice
- MRCP or equivalent
- CCT expected within 6 months of interview date
Experience
Essential criteria- • Experience and special interest in Breast and Colorectal
- • Experience in prescribing and managing patients with systemic anti-cancer therapy
- • Experience of working with a complex multi-disciplinary team
Skills
Essential criteria- • Excellent communication skills both oral and written
- • Excellent team leadership skills
- • Ability to convey highly complex, sensitive information to patients, carers and staff utilizing advanced interpersonal skills in both written and verbal formats.
- • Able to develop, present and operationalise coherent ideas for service development and delivery
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