Consultant Clinical Oncologist in Rishton

We are looking for a Consultant Clinical Oncologist to join the department on a full-time permanent basis, based at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay region. This post requires site specialist interest in Gynaecology and upper GI within Oncology. This post attracts 10 Programmed Activities, and an on-call supplement. Applications are welcome from those who wish to work full time, part time and those who wish to work flexibly with some elements being able to be worked from home.

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals are the lead provider for adult radiotherapy services and provides systemic and radiotherapy treatments for Lancashire and South Cumbria (population 1.8 million) which includes 4 Trusts in total:

• Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
• University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
• East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
• Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Main duties of the job:

• To provide a comprehensive Oncology service together with Consultant colleagues and provide Oncology expertise in the management and development of site specialist cancer services.
• To collaborate with colleagues within the department to develop Oncology services.
• To work with and support the established multi-disciplinary site-specific teams.
• To participate in the out of hours on call service.
• To liaise closely with surgeons, physicians and staff in other specialities and within the Trusts.
• To support the service during Consultant colleagues' leave.
• To provide supervision and management of junior medical staff.
• To undertake teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contribute to postgraduate and continuing education both locally and nationally.
• To undertake clinical audit, continuing medical education, contribute to the annual appraisal process and undertake annual job planning review.
• To undertake research.

Working for our organisation:

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides systemic and radiotherapy treatments for Lancashire and South Cumbria with its base at the Royal Preston Hospital at the Rosemere Cancer Centre. We work together with our partners across the Lancashire and South Cumbria Cancer Alliance. The Cancer Centre has grown considerably since we opened, and we are proud of our reputation for excellent patient centred care and collaborative working. The centre saw a large expansion in co-locating chemotherapy and out-patient services alongside radiotherapy. A second chemotherapy unit was opened at the Chorley site, continuing the investment into Oncology services in the organisation. In late, our dedicated 24 bedded oncology Ribblesdale ward was fully refurbished. Services are supported by our Macmillan Information Centre and by the Rosemere Cancer Foundation Charity.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities:

Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on:

• What we can offer
• Job Plan/On-call Requirements
• The Team

Person specification:

Health Essential criteria:

• Meets professional health requirements in line with GMC Standards/ Good Medical Practice.

Qualifications Essential criteria:

• Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice.
• MBBS or equivalent.
• Holds CCT or equivalent or will obtain within 6 months of interview date.
• Must be entered on the Specialist Register for Clinical Oncology on date of taking appointment (or entry within 6 months).

Desirable criteria:

• Higher research or educational degree.

Experience and Skills Essential criteria:

• Trained Clinical Supervisor.
• Wide experience of Oncology practice including relevant experience in Radiotherapy and chemotherapy.

Desirable criteria:

• Trained Educational Supervisor.
• Stereotactic radiotherapy experience.

Management Essential criteria:

• Evidence of Clinical Leadership.
• Evidence of commitment to audit and improving clinical practice/service development.

Desirable criteria:

• Formal management training.
• Evidence of significant audits, service development etc.

Research and Development Essential criteria:

• Evidence of interest in personal development e.g. through research and/or publications.
• Thorough understanding of medical audit.
• Must have undertaken and completed audit projects.

Personal Essential criteria:

• Proven effective communication skills (with examples).
• Works well within a multidisciplinary environment.
• Good organisation skills (with examples).
• Committed to collating and responding to patient feedback in line with revalidation recommendations.