Trust Specialist Registrar Doctor in Oncology

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond. Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people. We run major acute services at:

• Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country.
• St Mark’s Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease.
• Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre.
• Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services.

We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.

Job overview

A full time post as a Specialist Registrar in Oncology is available now at London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust based at Northwick Park Hospital, Harrow. The post specialises in management of patients on the chemotherapy day treatment, acute oncology and outpatient clinics supporting palliative chemotherapy. This post will be a 1 year fixed term position.

Main duties of the job

The appointee will work across a number of tumour sites allowing them to develop experience in specific tumour sites alongside the consultant specialists. Previous oncology experience is required as there is a requirement to complete chemotherapy prescribing SOPs with sign off for independent prescribing. The post-holder will be expected to have current experience in these areas. The post-holder will join active clinical teams in the Cancer and Haematology Centre and participate in governance and audit of clinical services. There will be opportunity for further training and career development relevant to the role. The post will contribute to management of patients on NCRI and other late phase clinical trials, and so it is desirable that the post-holder has appropriate clinical trial related experience.

Working for our organisation

The Trust has two tertiary referral centres for complex colorectal cancer and head and neck cancers. We work collaboratively with Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust as a specialist surgical and oncology centre and with Mount Vernon Cancer Centre. All radiotherapy takes place at these centres. We have a very busy chemotherapy unit at Northwick Park hospital for Haematological and solid tumours, where there are plans to expand to deliver capacity for the rising demand and to repatriate patients to provide treatment closer-to-home. There are also plans within the Trust and as part of Shaping a Healthier Future to establish a chemotherapy unit at Ealing Hospital.

The Trust has a busy level 3 Haemato-oncology service which is well recognised across London for its excellent clinical outcomes and approach to Clinical Research and Education, embedded in clinical practice. We also provide a level 1 POSCU service. As an NIHR-badged Haemato-oncology Research Unit, a large proportion of patients are partaking in Clinical Trials, with a positive approach to research across all disciplines involved (Haematology, Colorectal, breast, urology, ENT). We are supported by a highly commended and innovative pharmacy team and have a large chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition manufacturing units on site at NPH.

Person specification

Experience

• Governance and audit
• Evidence of leadership
• Research skills
• ICH GCP training within last 12 months.
• Evidence of active involvement in clinical research trials
• Evidence of active Trial involvement
• Clinical governance experience
• Evidence of effective participation in clinical audit and risk management

Professional - extra skills or achievements

Excellent leadership, organisational, communication, professional and personal skills sufficient to undertake effectively the role of Trust doctor in oncology in a large teaching hospital. Knowledge of the organisation of the NHS and the Government’s agenda for its modernisation.

Level of responsibility

Ability to make decisions at non-consultant level. Previous experience at Specialist Registrar/ Associate Specialist level.

Work experience

General training in Oncology to Specialist Registrar or equivalent e.g. associate specialist. Additional experience acute oncology and palliative care.

Teaching skills

Experience of teaching undergraduates and trainees. Evidence of trainee supervision and clinical education in acute oncology.

Organisation and management skills

Excellent leadership, organisational, communication, professional and personal skills sufficient to undertake effectively the role of Trust doctor in oncology in a large teaching hospital. Management training and experience.

Professional training

Registration on GMC Register. Sub-speciality training.

Professional qualifications

BM. BCh./ MB.BS./ MB ChB and FRCR or equivalent. MRCP or equivalent.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We promote the wellbeing and safety of all our patients and carers by acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately, according to the standards determined by our policy and procedures.

All posts working with vulnerable groups will be subject to an enhanced criminal records check upon appointment and staff will need to give their consent for the Trust to receive regular updates on their criminal records status throughout their employment.

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As part of our commitment to the Equality and Diversity at LNWUH, we are encouraging applications from BME (Black, Minority Ethnic) candidates as we seek to ensure our workforce structures are representative of the diversity of the communities we serve.