Consultant - Clinical Oncologist - Oncology - Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom - Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

Description

Consultant in Clinical Oncology - Upper GI & Urology

We have a fantastic opportunity to join our friendly department in the heart of beautiful Cornwall. Applications are invited for a Consultant post. This role would be ideal for anyone finishing their training as it will be highly supported whilst being varied. It may also suit a senior colleague looking for a change of pace and the opportunity to share their experience in our friendly county. As the only Cancer Centre for Cornwall, the Sunrise Centre at RCHT provides a full range of cancer treatments as close to home as possible. We are early adopters of new treatments and have a large and active clinical trial portfolio, being 2nd highest recruiters in the Peninsula. Alongside this quality of care, we also deliver in quantity, regularly being in the top 5 departments in the UK for treatments per machine and complexity. We are commissioned for thoracic SABR and working on other oligometastatic sites. We continue to be high scoring in the Cancer Patient Experience Survey, coming 8th in 2021, with our highly trained specialist nurses notably praised. With £135 million in new investments, have recently built a brand-new Haematology-Oncology Inpatient Unit, opened in early 2023. This is an 8 PA post. Main duties of the job

• To work alongside three other consultants in Urological cancers to develop and strengthen treatment opportunities for Cornish patients.
• To work alongside two other consultants in Upper GI cancers to develop and strengthen treatment opportunities for Cornish patients.
• To take part, promote and develop our extensive and innovative clinical trials portfolio.
• To take responsibility for the designated clinical workload including MDT meetings, out-patient clinics, radiotherapy treatment planning and in-patient care.
• To develop and promote protocols relating to treatment options for patients
• To participate in the on-call rota and develop leadership skills within the department.
• To help provide teaching for junior staff and medical students in the department
• To comply with all the clinical governance processes and procedures of the Trust
• To maintain Continuing Professional Development accreditation as per Royal College of Radiologists or Royal College of Physicians guidelines
• To participate in the Trust appraisal programme and GMC revalidation processes.
• The Trust supports the requirements for Continuing Medical Education as laid down by the Royal College of Radiologists and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities.

About us

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region. The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods. The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally. We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community. Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career Job description
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice
• FRCR
• Within 6 months of CCT date at time of interview
• On GMC specialty register

Experience
Essential

• Teaching Medical Students
• Experienced in Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance

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