Consultant in Oncology

The set interview date is Wednesday 11th of June 2025.This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.This is a Medical Oncology post, applications from clinical oncologists will be considered. The focus of this Consultant Oncologist post is to provide comprehensive specialist outpatients services in Oncology for the management of adults diagnosed with lung, skin and unknown primary. These sites may be subject to negotiation. Oncology referrals are received from consultants within the hospital or a member of their team.The position is based in Jersey General Hospital.The post holder will work alongside Three FTE consultants in oncology. For newly appointed consultants a mentor will be allocated to support their induction to the post.Main duties of the jobThe post holder will deliver oncology services for Jersey residents including innovative ways of delivering integrated care across the primary and secondary care sectors.The post holder will partake in the provision of non-surgical treatment for patients with skin, lung, unknown primary & sarcoma cancers (the allocation of other tumour sites according to experience/interest could be considered).Clinical management of patients within an outpatient ambulatory setting including the chemotherapy day unit.Provide oncology support to the medical teams responsible for inpatients with diagnosis of cancer.Lead & attend relevant cancer MDTs.To liaise with tertiary centres for MDTs & the timely management and referral of relevant cases.Identify and repatriate patients and services to Jersey.Liaise and provide advice and guidance to primary care including cancer referral pathways.Participate in the development of the cancer strategy for the island of Jersey within the framework of the Health and Care Jersey Model.The post holder will play an active role in Acute Oncology Service (AOS) development, ensuring an efficient triage system for acutely unwell cancer patients. This includes a weekday consultant-led AOS sessions and supporting the specialist nurse-led AOS out-of-hours. The consultant will contribute to pathway design, governance, and audit of AOS effectiveness.About usWe aim to enable Islanders to live longer, healthier and productive lives. We provide safe, sustainable, affordable and integrated services in partnership with others.These include the provision of a wide array of hospital services, social care and support in the community, such as:providing hospital care including emergency care, intensive care and maternity services and in the UK when needed.providing social care services, and services in the communitymonitoring and improvement of the quality of all servicesthe education and development of medical professionalsthe provision of a coordinated approach to mental health careoffering free, private and confidential counselling servicesinfluencing and creating conditions that allow people to improve their healthJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesHere in Jersey, we have our own Health Care system, separate from the NHS. We are looking to develop and improve our healthcare services towards a modern, fully digitised and future-proof system, in advance of our new hospital (planned to open in 2029). To do so we need fresh eyes, new ways of working and the next generation of consultants to make our healthcare the best it can be. We aim to provide high quality, safe and effective care to the 110,000 people living on the Island and those who visit. The hospital benefits from a fantastic educational centre with a full SIM lab and dedicated time for all to learn.Aligned to the Wessex Deanery, we support and develop Foundation trainees as well as Clinical Fellows and SAS doctors. We encourage all our consultants to fully engage with the education and training of our future generation of consultants.Health & Care Jersey is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dynamic substantive Consultant Oncologist to join our already passionate consultant body.Jersey is easily accessible from most regional airports in the UK and has good links with NHS tertiary centres especially in Southampton and London, which affords the successful candidates to maintain links within the NHS and the private sector working. To support your transition to Jersey, we can provide a generous relocation and remuneration package, which is benefitted by lower taxation than within the UK.The Government of Jersey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people (to include children) and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As this position will work with vulnerable people, the selection process will involve safeguarding measures and include an enhanced DBS check.Person SpecificationOtherEssentialParticipation in Clinical Audit & Risk Management ActivitiesDemonstrates a commitment to safeguarding young people and vulnerable adultsEvidence of annual appraisalEvidence of research and publication in peer reviewed journalsIT literateDesirableExperience of Service PlanningLeadership and ManagementEssentialEvidence of Clinical LeadershipAbility to Work Flexibly with Colleagues to provide servicesAbility to Work Effectively with a Multi-Disciplinary Team, motivating and influencing others through their enthusiasmAbility to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses, management and other agenciesHighly motivatedAble to work within a teamExperience of Teaching, Training & Supervision of Junior Medical Staff and undergraduate studentsAn understanding of and ability to demonstrate your ability to:Empower othersLead through changeInfluence strategicallyCollaborative workingDrive for ImprovementIntegrityQualificationsEssentialPrimary Medical DegreeHigher Specialty qualification: MRCP or equivalentFull Registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a License to practice (for overseas candidates it is mandatory that a license is obtained prior to appointment)Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register/Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or equivalent in Gastroenterology (or be within 6 months of obtaining this at the date of the interview – documentary evidence of this must be provided to support your application)Clinical Experience in similar NHS environment or equivalentHigher Degree MSc, MD or PhD or equivalentALSEvidence of adequate training and/or experienceApplicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCTBroad range of IT skills.ExperienceEssentialBroad experience in General OncologyEvidence of successful interface between secondary and primary careEnthusiastic TeacherManagement Responsibility / Leadership ExperienceClinical management of lung, skin, unknown primary & sarcoma cancer (other cancer sites would be considered)Immunotherapy treatmentsDesirableDevelopment of a specialist interestStrategic development of cancer services at a regional levelPeer review experience including acute oncology & chemotherapy servicesPersonal AttributesEssentialAble to work flexibly in a changing health serviceAbility to work as part of a teamEffective communicatorAny attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.K0011-25-0036