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Job summary

Main area
Medical Oncology
Grade
Consultant
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 10.25 sessions per week
Job ref
188-MT1138
Employer
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Southampton General Hospital
Town
Southampton
Salary
£99,532 to £131,964 per annum
Closing
15/07/2024 23:59

Employer heading

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust logo

Consultant - Medical Oncology (Upper & Lower Gastrointestinal Cancers)

Consultant

Job overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

YOUR MAIN DUTIES

This is an exciting opportunity for two medical oncologists with an interest and experience in upper and lower gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary cancers to join an innovative and dynamic team of consultant, speciality doctors and advanced nurse practitioners in the Medical Oncology Service at University Southampton Hospital (UHS) and Salisbury District Hospital (SDH).

One post is based at UHS and the second covers both UHS and Salisbury and s intended to lead the regional hepatobiliary service. 

The GI team in comprised of 4 substantive consultants predominantly covering UHS and providing regional services to Isle of Wight, Salisbury District Hospital and Hampshire Hospitals UHS is a Tertiary referral centre for HPB and Upper GI cancers, with strong academic links with the University of Southampton. 

Following these appointments there will be a review of service provision within the GI Team with opportunity to develop subspeciality areas of interest.

Working for our organisation

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care. 

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. 

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Responsibilities 

What you’ll do

The principal duties of these posts will be to:

•             Be a member of the GI and HPB MDTs

•             Participate in the management of GI and HPB patients

•             Attend the GI and HPB MDT meetings

•             Share the GI and HPB patient referrals

•             Support the Patient Triggered Follow Up (PTFU) pathway

•             Provide medical oncology expertise to the GI and HPB services

•             Plan and supervise chemo/immunotherapy

•             Conduct on treatment review clinics

•             Supervise care of inpatients providing cross-cover for annual leave for other GI and HPB Consultants at UHS.

•             Engage in peer review meetings

•             Participate in the recruitment and running of clinical trials

As a University Hospital:

•             All consultants are expected to actively participate in teaching and training of junior medical and nursing staff and allied health professionals

•             All consultants are expected to clinically supervise junior medical staff

•             Involvement in educational supervision is expected, subject to General Medical Council requirements

•             Active involvement in co-ordinating education and training within the department is also encouraged

What we’re looking for

We are looking for dynamic individuals who are keen to work with the team to develop the GI and HPB oncology services to provide world class care to our patients.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Individuals wishing to apply must be registered with the General Medical Council (GMC). 

The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003. 

Interviews will be held on TBC

Job Reference: MT1138- This vacancy closes on or before:  15th July 2024

Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.

Person specification

Qualifications and training

Essential criteria
  • GMC Registration
  • MRCP or equivalent
Desirable criteria
  • CCT in Medical Oncology (or within 6 months of CCT date) or appropriate qualifications and experience to allow entry on to the Specialist Register
  • Recognised training in academic oncology with postgraduate qualification

Previous or relevant experience

Essential criteria
  • Broad experience in Medical Oncology
  • Experience of multidisciplinary team working
  • Experience in the management upper and lower gastrointestinal cancers
Desirable criteria
  • Significant experience in Oncology research
  • Experience of working within the NHS
  • Teaching experience

Aptitudes and skills

Essential criteria
  • Good clinical and interpersonal skills
  • Good team worker
  • Ability to manage staff and resources
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent IT Skills
Desirable criteria
  • Track record or research including presentation and/or publications

Living the Trust values

Essential criteria
  • Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: Patients First, Always Improving, Working Together

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyCare quality commission - GoodDisability confident employerArmed Forces Covenant Bronze Award

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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Dr Sarah Ellis
Job title
Lead Consultant in Medical Oncology
Email address
[email protected]
Additional information

Dr Charlotte Rees, Consultant GI Medical Oncologist, [email protected]

Dr Jenny Bradbury, Lead Consultant Oncology, [email protected]

Dr Matthew Jenner, Cancer Care Lead Consultant, [email protected]

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