- To work with both NWAFT and CUH colleagues to strengthen existing colorectal and breast cancers.
- Provisionof systemic anti-cancer treatment for patients with colorectal and breast.
- To offer support to the Acute Oncology service.
- To develop and participate in collaborative initiatives, studies and trials regionally, nationally and internationally, having a high regard for clinical effectiveness and to the practice of evidence-based medicine.
- 27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
- NHS Pension Scheme:
- Flexible working opportunities;
- Increased hourly rates for unsociable hours night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
- Career development and training;
- Wellbeing support and activities;
- In-house physiotherapy Service;
- On-site canteens with subsidised meals;
- Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
- Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Job description
- To work with NWAFT colleagues to strengthen existing Colorectal and breast cancers and to further develop AOS services.
- To develop the Trusts strategy in partnership with the chair of the Trusts multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings leads and to be an active participant in the colorectal and breast cancers
- To offer support to the Acute Oncology service.
- Provision of systemic anti-cancer treatment for patients with colorectal and breast
- To develop and participate in collaborative initiatives, studies and trials regionally, nationally and internationally, having a high regard for clinical effectiveness and to the practice of evidence-based medicine.
- To collaborate with colleagues at the Regional Cancer Centre (Cambridge University Hospitals Foundation Trusts (CUH), Cancer Units and other agencies to ensure optimum quality of care for cancer patients including referring patients to the phase I trials unit at CUH.
- Provision of a comprehensive Oncology service, in collaboration with other Oncologists, including inpatient care and referrals and outpatient referrals and treatment. This post will enable additional consultant ward rounds to enable a consultant ward rounds to occur at PCH daily.
- Active participation in clinical audit, continuing professional development and research as appropriate. There is access to a study leave budget for appropriate CPD activities. The post holder will be expected to contribute to the Trust and CBU Clinical Governance processes including the dedicated monthly half days.
- Potential Out-of-hours participation in consultant on-call rota comprising telephone advice for Peterborough City Hospital on a 1:9 basis (or 1:10 once all new posts filled). it is expected that the on-call consultant will do a remote ward round review daily at the weekends. This has been facilitated by the introduction of electronic inpatient notes. Oncology patients are admitted at this time under the care of the consultant physician on-call and treated according to protocol. The on-call arrangements may change over time with the implementation of the 7-day working initiative. There will be consideration for taking time off in lieu.
- Professional supervision and training of junior medical staff. Education of junior staff in the department is encouraged and there are opportunities to act as clinical and educational supervisors. This may include a medical oncology spR who are currently on rotation from CUH and under clinical supervision whilst in post.
- Responsibilities for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and for contributing to undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing professional development activity, locally and nationally.
- To collaborate with colleagues to promote the collective aims of the directorate.
- To be aware of managerial and budgetary considerations, work within these constraints and assume responsibilities where appropriate. To recognise his/her responsibility towards achieving the Trusts cancer targets and patient rights. To ensure that all patients get treated equally, fairly and as quickly and effectively as possible, escalating concerns should this not be the case.
- NWAFT has an active research programme and is nationally recognised for its cancer trials. This post would be expected to continue promoting Clinical Trial development and recruitment. It would be expected that this post would take a lead in clinical trials related to colorectal and breast but may also assume local PI responsibilities for clinical trials in colorectal and breast if the post-holder wishes. Person Specification
- Full driving liscence
- Registered on GMC specialist Register (or within 6 months of receipt of CCT at time of interview)
- MC/PHD
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CTT in Medical Oncology
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of oncology problems
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Experience of delivering SACT in colorectal/ breast cancer
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of GMC standards in good medical practice
- Experience of participating in clinical trials
- Experience in management of clinical trials
- Evidence of published research in field of expertise
- Effective communication with peers, patients and external agencies
- Ability to be empathetic and sensitive, with a caring approach
- Effective team player, supporting colleagues and peers
- Organised and a good time keeper
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Consultant Medical oncologist- Colorectal/Breast - Huntingdon, United Kingdom - North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
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As we expand out services and grow our oncology team at North West Anglia Foundation Trust, we are pleased to be able to offer a consultant medical oncology post based at Hinchingbrooke Hospital, working cross site at Peterborough Hospital, and a day working at our neighbouring trust, Cambridge University Hospital. With this cross site hospital and cross trust approach we are seeking an enthusiastic an innovative individual to join our team in delivering high quality care to our cancer patients within the region.
The role is for expertise in colorectal and breast oncology, with ideally some AOS experience, however we welcome all expertise and would welcome discussions with individuals in finalising a suitable job plan to suit all needs.
Consultants are remunerated according to nationally agreed NHS pay scales and terms and conditions. This post also has the additional benefit of a £7000, signing on bonus. With fifty percent given at the start of employment and the remainder after 6 months in post, with an expectation of a 12-month commitment to the role thereafter.
Newly appointed consultants may be eligible for reimbursement with the whole or part of the cost of their removal expenses, provided that the removal is necessary to comply with North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust's requirements concerning the place of residence.
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We are committed to ensure a work-life balance to all our staff by offering full time and part time roles, flexible working hours on a shift pattern to fit around your family life.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) and candidates form our local communities.
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