Clinical Oncology Consultant

Clinical Oncology Position Overview

The role involves clinical oncology management of CNS malignancy, supported by a wider team including clinical nurse specialists, oncology middle-grade doctors, specialty trainees in oncology, and another consultant medical oncologist.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Clinical oncology management of one other tumour site.
2. New patient numbers approximately 200-250 in line with RCR guidelines.
3. Provide input into the Acute Oncology Service, which is led by a team of three acute oncology nurses who field calls and review patients.
4. Support the acute oncology ward round/consultant in undertaking ward reviews and offering oncology advice as necessary.
5. Work with and support the established multi-disciplinary site-specific teams.
6. Conduct outpatient chemotherapy and inpatient clinical opinions.
7. Participate in out-of-hours on-call service (currently 1:12) off-site for advice on oncology inpatients and to offer oncology advice to other teams:

1. On-call Monday to Friday covers after 5pm until 9am the following morning.
2. On-call on Saturday and Sunday covers the entire weekend, supported by an on-site oncology registrar from 9am-5pm and the medical team overnight.
3. Weekend consultant-led ward rounds of new admissions/any unwell patients are expected.

Programmed Activities:

You and the Clinical Lead will agree on a prospective job plan that sets out your main duties and responsibilities, a schedule for carrying out your Programmed Activities, your managerial responsibilities, accountability arrangements, objectives, and supporting resources.

Applications:

Applications should be made online. For queries regarding the application process, assistance with the application form, or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability), please contact Azeez: Recruitment Advisor, at 01708 435000 ext. 4440.

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