Consultant in Clinical Oncology

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities
• To be a core member of a dynamic medical team aiming to deliver first class cancer care to the East Midlands.
• To specialise in the delivery of SACT/radiotherapy for Urology malignancies
• Participate in the Urology MDTs working closely with surgical, Palliative Care and Oncology colleagues to provide a seamless service.
• To demonstrate active participation in clinical trials helping to drive up trial recruitment and standards of care.
• To provide leadership in clinical trials development and have an interest in clinical research.
• To take an active role in undergraduate teaching
• To carry out appropriate administration duties necessary to support the job.
• Supervision, education and appraisal of junior staff.
• To liaise closely with other specialties, departments and outside agencies in contributing to meeting the objectives of the Clinical Management Team
• To take responsibility for ensuring that critical clinical incidents as defined in the Trust's "Critical Incident Policy" are reported in a timely manner.
• To actively participate in audit.
• To participate in yearly appraisal and the job planning process.
• To undertake Mandatory & Statutory training as directed by the Trust and Clinical Management Team
• To undertake a clinical managerial or leadership role at an appropriate point to meet the needs and objectives of the department.

Person specification

Qualification

Essential criteria

• MRCP/FRCP/FRCR or Equivalent
• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
• MBBS or Equivalent
• Fully Accredited for Higher Specialist training or will be eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date or experience in a similar role in the UK

Desirable criteria

• Higher degree eg MSc, MD, PhD or equivalent
• Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations

Experience

Essential criteria

• Fully training in Clinical Oncology
• Excellent clinical skills and experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the job plan
• Ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
• Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems, demonstrates clear logical thinking/analytical approach, understands evidence -based practice
• Willingness to develop skills and experience in area of interest
• IT skills, ability to use web browser, excel, word etc

Desirable criteria

• Demonstrable experience/interest in Urology cancer treatment and broad experience in other tumour sites
• Evidence of clinical or research commitment and a relevant specialty interest

Management

Essential criteria

• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and supervise juniors
• Experience of leading teams and awareness of leadership styles
• Ability to effectively organise, prioritise and manage clinical workload
• Ability to prioritise time and information effectively
• Understanding of wider health agenda and modern NHS
• Willingness to work as a member of the team and share administrative responsibilities
• Knowledge and understand if clinical governance issues

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of management and administrative experience
• Management training on an accredited course
• Awareness of service development issues
• Awareness of Oncology at a national level

Communication skills

Essential criteria

• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues
• To be empathetic and sensitive, capacity to take others' perspectives and treat others with understanding

Desirable criteria

• Highly developed emotional intelligence
• High standard of presentation both written and verbal
• Demonstrable track record of successful change management
• Proven ability to maintain focus in a demanding environment

Motivation

Essential criteria

• Personal integrity and reliability
• Ability to motivate and develop both medical staff and non-medical staff

Desirable criteria

• Commitment to further develop the post and the service provided

Audit/Quality improvement

Essential criteria

• Effective participation in and a commitment to clinical audit
• Knowledge of and commitment to clinical audit
• Participation in a quality improvement programme
• Experience of quality improvement work and audit

Desirable criteria

• Undergone training in teaching and willingness to organise relevant audit activities including quality improvement evidence
• Completion of formal courses in audit and quality improvement
• Published audit including quality improvement

Research

Essential criteria

• Understanding and interest in research
• Ability to appraise research critically
• Ability to supervise juniors undertaking research projects
• Evidence of recent research and development activity

Desirable criteria

• Publications in nationally and internationally recognised peer- reviewed journals on subjects relevant to the specialty

Teaching

Essential criteria

• Experience of, and a commitment to training/teaching undergraduate and post-graduates
• Appraisal and assessment skills
• Ability to assess clinical competencies
• Enthusiastic and ability to inspire and lead others

Desirable criteria

• Willingness to develop new approaches to teaching
• Post Graduate qualification in teaching and training

Equality and Diversity

Essential criteria

• Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect, appropriate to their individual needs

Additional Information

Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.

Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.

UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.

The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.

The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.

COVID 19 Risk Assessment

Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.

The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.

If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.

Covid Vaccination Status

Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.

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