Locum Con Clin Oncology Breast, Colorectal and Skin Cancer / Imperial in London

We are an award winning organisation providing care at two main hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—and a number of community-based services across London, such as sexual health and HIV clinics.

With 6,700 members of staff, we are proud to care for a diverse population of one million people. We are committed to ensuring that our workforce is just as diverse with a strong mix of skills and abilities.

Our staff are at the very heart of our organisation and we recognise the valuable contribution that each and every person working at the Trust makes. One of our Trust priorities is to be an employer of choice—a place where people want to start their career and to grow with us through continued education, professional development and support .

Locum Con Clin Oncology Breast, Colorectal and Skin Cancer / Imperial

NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant

Main area Oncology Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant Contract 12 months (Fixed Term contract) Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week Job ref 289-EI-207

Site West Middlesex Hospital Town Isleworth Salary £113,565 - £150,569 per annum Closing 29/10/ :59

Job overview

This post is full time and held jointly between the Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. The post is based across both sites and comprises clinical oncology consultant sessions at Charing Cross Hospital and sessions in the oncology unit at the West Middlesex Hospital.

The specific role of a clinician with experience in both breast and colorectal cancers is required to support the busy established practice within these departments. This replacement post is being advertised as a full-time to strengthen the existing close ties within the departments and facilitate good clinical care and research.

The post holder will be an integral member of both oncology departments and share consultant responsibility with Consultant colleagues for colorectal and breast patients at both Charing Cross and West Middlesex Hospitals. In addition, clinical research is an important component of the post.

The successful candidate will be expected to have completed their specialist training in Clinical Oncology and will hold MRCP or present evidence of equivalent training and experience.

Main duties of the job

The duties outlined below are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with the needs of the service.

Clinical Duties:

• Multidisciplinary team working is a key component of the working within the Trust and involves regular MDT meetings with colleagues
• To contribute to the provision of a comprehensive, efficient and high-quality evidence-based Oncology service, with continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care (with administrative support)
• Leadership, development and organisation of the services in his/her charge in line with Trust / Divisional business plans. Development of sub-specialty interest that fit in with Division needs and the strategic direction of the Trust.
• Responsibilities for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties are required, and for contributing to undergraduate and postgraduate and continuing medical education activity.
• To engage in job planning and the appraisal cycle and to contribute to the appraisal of doctors in training.
• Provision of cover for Consultant colleagues’ periods of leave in accordance with arrangements agreed within the Trust policy.
• Participation in clinical audit and continuing medical education
• Conducting suitable duties in cases of emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.

Working for our organisation

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.

The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Specific duties of the cross‑site post at Chelsea & Westminster (WMUH) & Imperial College (CXH)

Breast and Colorectal Cancer

• To provide with colleagues day to day outpatient and inpatient care and supervision of patients with breast and colorectal cancer as part of the multidisciplinary teams.
• To attend the weekly Breast and Colorectal Multidisciplinary meetings
• To provide, with colleagues, clinical care and supervision of patients attending the Day Unit for systemic and supportive therapies
• To help develop breast and colorectal cancer services across the organisation
• To actively participate in the recruitment to and development of breast and colorectal cancer research studies
• To care for any inpatient under their care and participate in the acute oncology service which includes ward rounds and supporting the team with inpatient advice.
• In post, any appointee will be expected to liaise with his/her consultant colleagues in providing internal cover for annual leave and sick leave and under exceptional circumstances this may require some flexibility in the post holder’s hours.

On‑call commitment:

General on call is on a rotational basis (one in 23) with medical oncology alone on call (one in 11). The main on call consultant is expected to attend on site for daily morning weekend ward round and review of all inpatients. This On‑call is Cat B low frequency. The On‑call will be at Charing Cross Hospital.

The post‑holder will have office space and administrative support from the units on both site. There is also support from the departments of IT, medical illustration, and audit.

Management and Leadership Responsibilities

Consultants are key members of the Division and are accountable and responsible for leading change to service that will improve patient experience. All consultants are expected to participate in clinical effectiveness activities. They are expected to maintain and foster improvements in quality and standards of clinical services.

• To contribute to the leadership and development of services in line with the Trust’s business plans
• Work within the Trust’s framework for Clinical Governance and Risk
• Undertake investigations and report writing of incidents and participate in clinical risk management
• Undertake direct supervision of junior colleagues and participate in departmental / Trust wide teaching programmes
• Adopt evidence-based practice including compliance with government guidance, e.g NICE
• Participation in clinical audit programmes
• Encourage research and development
• Ensuring that complaints & SI management is timely and effective, including management plans relating to individual complaints

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

• Full registration with the General Medical Council
• MRCP or equivalent
• CCT in Medical Oncology or Entry onto the Specialist register in Medical Oncology or a UK SpR within 6 months of CCT date at interview

Experience

• Wide experience in General Medicine and Oncology
• Experience in research
• Good practical clinical skills
• Intermediate to advanced IT skills

Skills

• Demonstrable ability to manage priorities
• Demonstrate multi‑disciplinary team leadership skills
• Experience of audit and management
• Flexible approach to team working
• Ability to teach clinical skills to trainees and multi-disciplinary teams
• Publications in peer reviewed journals

Important

• There may be some occasions when we have to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date, this will be due to a high volume of applications. You are therefore advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
• Please check your emails regularly (and your junk folder) as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process.
• In submitting an application, you authorise the Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process, should you be appointed to the post.
• During the recruitment process your identity documentation (ie passport, driving licence, visa etc) will be scanned using a device which recognises UV, infrared and machine‑readable zone security features of the documents provided.
• Employment at the Trust is offered subject to successful completion of a six month probationary period.
• We operate a joint recruitment hub across the North West London Acute Provider Collaborative Group. As part of this, your application and personal data may be shared with partner trusts within the group for recruitment and workforce purposes, in line with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

Right to work

If you need sponsorship to work in the UK, please visit the Home Office website for information on sponsorship and visa status before you fill in your application form. Due to recent changes in the UK immigration rules which affect Skilled Worker Visas, Global Business Mobility, Higher Skill Level and Increased Salary Thresholds, please ensure that you are able to meet the requirements to live and work in the UK before applying. Further information about eligibility is available on UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK

The recruitment team are available to provide support from 9am–5pm, Mon–Fri. To contact the team please call the Trust switchboard and ask for ‘Recruitment team, Human Resources Department’.

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