At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead outpatient clinics and clinical trials while providing expert care in oncology.
- Company: Join the diverse team at UHSussex, known for outstanding patient care.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Opportunities for teaching and research in a collaborative healthcare environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while advancing your career in a dynamic setting.
- Qualifications: Must have a medical degree, GMC registration, and experience in oncology.
The predicted salary is between 113565 - 150569 £ per year.
This post is for a Consultant Medical Oncologist with an interest in Lower & Upper GI based in Brighton but with cross site working in Eastbourne (ESHT), as part of UHSussex Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The workload predominantly relates to outpatient clinical activity, with regular commitments to caring for general oncology inpatients and review of patients in the same day emergency care unit as well as taking part in an out of hours oncology on call rota. In addition, the post will require clinical leadership, MDT attendance and active participation, medical student and registrar teaching, and there will be clinical research opportunities.
Main duties of the job
- Outpatient Clinics
- MDM attendance
- SACT prescribing
- Clinical trials leadership and delivery
- Team leadership and clinical management
- Clinical admin generated from patients seen and liaison with other AHPs, and primary care
- Clinical Governance meetings
- Ward reviews when appropriate
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post.
Person Specification
Experience/ Qualifications
- Essential
- Basic medical degree
- MB BS, FRCR or appropriate specialist qualification
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- CCT in oncology or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
- Desirable
- Higher Degree
Clinical Skills and Experience
- Essential
- Evidence of training in broad spectrum of oncology tumour sites
- Interest and training suitable for a LGI cancer oncology post
- Desirable
- Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
- Essential
- Experience and ability to work in multi-professional team
- Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
- Desirable
- Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
- Essential
- Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
- Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research
- Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit
- Experience of planning, and delivering clinical research including liaison with national groups, third sector and commercial funders
- Desirable
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prizes and honours
Career Progression
- Essential
- Appropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes
- Essential
- Evidence of good communication skills both oral and written
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
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