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Job overview

This post is for a 12 month fixed term post ST1-3 level Trust Grade Doctor in Oncology with dedicated time allocated to professional development. This is a full time post of which 80% will be direct clinical care and 20% allocated to professional development and service improvement. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will use this time appropriate to their stage of training. ST1-2 trainees will be expected to undertake relevant audit and quality improvement projects during their time in Oncology alongside medical professional development. ST3 trainees may choose to undertake more specific Oncology training and experience including site-specific outpatient clinic and MDT experience.

It offers a unique opportunity to expand clinical skills and experience alongside development of broader professional skills. It will be of exceptional benefit to those considering a career in Oncology, but offers fantastic opportunities for development of skills and experience across a broad range of medicine. 

Main duties of the job

This is one of three posts that will rotate to spend 4 months through the following 3 areas

1. Management of Oncology Ward inpatients
2. Acute Oncology outpatient Service
   1. Telephone Triage and outpatient review clinics for admission avoidance
   2. Review of on-treatment Oncology patients in the day unit and chemotherapy suite (CDU) to improve patient safety and experience
   3. Acute management and admission of acutely unwell patients presenting via oncology outpatient services
   4. Oncology scan result clinics

3. Acute Oncology Inpatient/Outreach service
   1. Advice for medical and surgical teams regarding Oncology patient admitted with complications from their cancer or treatment with support from Oncology specialists to improve care and minimise length of stay
   2. Pathway advice for new diagnoses
   3. Review and admission avoidance of patients in ED during working hours

In addition, there must be a commitment to undertake and complete key audits and key service development priorities for the Oncology Service

The above duties will be clinically supervised by the weekly on call ward Consultant and Specialist Registrars. They may be revised or expanded.

Working for our organisation

At the RUH we’re proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.