Job summary
Employer heading
Consultant in Clinical Oncology
Consultant
Job overview
Applications are invited for a full time Consultant Clinical Oncologist with Colorectal & Gynaecology cancer sites at Bedford Hospital and sessions for Radiotherapy at Addenbrookes Hospital.
This appointment will be made in accordance with the terms and conditions of service for the 2003 Consultant Contract (England).
Main duties of the job
The appointee will join a team of 8 existing Oncology Consultants working between Bedford and Addenbrookes Hospitals, providing a cohesive, multi-disciplinary service for the treatment of Colorectal and Gynae Cancers; and would also work as part of the Acute Oncology Team.
The posts would involve spending 2.5 days in Bedford and 2.5 day in Cambridge per week.
Working for our organisation
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This is a full time (10PA) post and provides an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated clinician within a developing and growing service.
Please note that all shortlisted candidates will be required to attend a virtual pre-interview assessment process.
Closing Date: 04.08.2024
Assessment Date: wk comm 19.08.2024
Interview Date: 02.09.2024
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Medical degree
- FRCR, MRCP
Desirable criteria
- MD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research
Registration
Essential criteria
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register via CCT (or within 6 months of receipt of CCT at time of interview) or CESR (must be on Specialist Register at time of applying)
Teaching
Essential criteria
- Knowledge and ability to teach all grades of trainees and medical students
Desirable criteria
- Has attended Teaching the Teachers or similar course
Clinical Governance
Essential criteria
- Able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance.
Clinical Experience
Essential criteria
- Excellent all round experience of DGH work
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Oncology
- Able to take full and independent responsibility for clinical work and delivering service without direct supervision.
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential criteria
- Understanding of clinical governance and ability to demonstrate ongoing CPD
- Experience of guideline appraisal
- Participation in relevant local audits
- Ability to interpret and apply clinical research
Desirable criteria
- Participation in relevant national audits
Personal Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to co-operate in a democratic team environment
- Flexible attitude, team player with good management skills
- Leadership Skills
Personal Circumstances
Essential criteria
- Fit to undertake the role with satisfactory Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory DBS clearance
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Karen Jackson
- Job title
- General Manager - Cancer Services
- Email address
- [email protected]
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