Consultant (Medical/Clinical) Oncologist in Breast Cancer

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We are looking to appoint 01 whole time Substantive Consultant (Medical or Clinical) Oncologist in Breast Cancer to Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust based at Weston Park Cancer Centre, with outreach clinics within the SYBND cancer alliance. Our patients are not numbers; they are individuals. Proud to make a Difference is not just our slogan but the way we do things. If you are looking for a Consultant Oncologist role that excites you, stretches your potential and gives you job satisfaction, we would love to hear from you. Applications from both Medical and Clinical Oncologists are welcome. Any candidate who is unable for personal reasons to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the posts; if such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues. Job plan opportunities for a second cancer sub-site for those who want to maintain interest in other sub-specialities will also be supported considering service needs.

Main duties of the job

• The appointee will, together with Consultant colleagues, be responsible for the provision of cancer services across the above mentioned disease sites.
• The appointee will join established multidisciplinary teams for these cancers.
• Successful candidates will be expected to participate in our acute oncology and on-call services rota which currently equates to 0.11 PA.
• The successful candidate will work according to the terms and conditions of the national consultant contract.

Located on rolling hills and dissected by river valleys, Sheffield is one of the greenest and most wooded cities in Europe. More than a third of the city lies inside the beautiful Peak District National Park, and it is virtually surrounded by open countryside. Its central location and excellent transport links also means it is less than two hours from most major metropolitan areas. With two leading universities, strong working relationships with our local Cancer Alliance and Weston Park Cancer Charity, we have an impressive track record of leading oncology transformation, clinical research and developing new care, treatments, and innovations for our patients. Sheffield also offers a perfect mix of vibrant city life, culture spots, and beautiful outdoor spaces right on your doorstep – including the Peak District National Park. With excellent schools, transport links, and employment opportunities, it’s a lovely place to make your home and raise a family. Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an award-winning and internationally recognised team, with a focus on innovation, research and high-quality care, as well as family-friendly working, and we are keen to discuss with individuals about how we can support their ambitions.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The successful candidate must be fully registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. You will also have completed Specialist Training (or equivalent) and be entered on the Specialist Register of the GMC, or have a CCT date within six months of the date of interview. Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Full and Specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.
• Name on the specialist register for relevant specialty or eligible within 6 months of the date of the interview.
• If an applicant is UK trained, they must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
• MRCP (or equivalent).
• FRCR (or equivalent) – For Clinical Oncologist.

Research

• Essential criteria: Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate.
• Desirable criteria: Publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Clinical Experience

• Essential criteria: Extensive training and broad experience in Medical or Clinical Oncology.
• Previous experience in the management of the site-specific cancers applied for.
• Awareness of new developments in the specialty with the ability to assess critically the impact of these on the service.
• Ability to work as an independent practitioner.

Teaching and Training

• Essential criteria: Experience of teaching student doctors and doctors in training at all levels.

Continuous Professional Development

• Essential criteria: Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months of employment.
• Desirable criteria: Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio.

Management and Administration

• Essential criteria: Evidence of the understanding of the systems and structures of NHS Management.

Clinical governance and audit

• Essential criteria: Experience in performing clinical audit.
• Desirable criteria: Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project.

Personal attributes

• Essential criteria: Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values.
• Ensures value for money is considered in all that they do.
• Good time management skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.