Consultant Clinical Oncologist - Lung and Skin

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Job overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Clinical Oncologist with a focus on Lung and Skin cancers to join our world-class team at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH). This is a permanent, full-time position for a Consultant Clinical Oncologist who will work as part of the multidisciplinary team, providing expert treatment for lung and skin cancer patients. The role will include delivering outpatient clinics, providing treatment advice, and managing the integration of cutting-edge treatment options, including systemic therapies and radiotherapy.

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Main duties of the job

1. Lead and manage outpatient clinics for Lung and Skin cancer patients.
2. Develop and deliver radiotherapy and systemic therapy plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
3. Provide leadership and clinical support in Lung and Skin cancer multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings.
4. Liaise with diagnostic services and pathologists to ensure accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment planning for patients.
5. Participate in research and clinical trials to drive innovation and improve treatment options for lung and skin cancer patients.
6. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of advances in oncology, particularly in the context of Lung and Skin cancers.
7. Engage in the development of personalized treatment plans for patients based on the latest clinical and genomic evidence.

Working for our organisation

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Person specification

Professional Qualifications

Essential criteria

• MB,BS or equivalent Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice and revalidated as appropriate.
• On GMC Specialist Register for Oncology or within six months of attaining CCT.
• MRCP or equivalent NB: Non UK trained doctors must be on the GMC register and Specialist Register in Clinical Oncology by date of interview
• MRCP and FRCR

Desirable criteria

• Higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)

Clinical Skills

Essential criteria

• Management of all aspects of care of patients undergoing palliative chemotherapy

Desirable criteria

• Undertaken advanced communications skills course

Audit Management & IT

Essential criteria

• Evidence of management/leadership roles
• Understand the requirements of governance and clinical audit
• Experience in organising clinical audit
• Evidence of participation in quality improvement project within oncology
• Evidence of management training
• Evidence of ability to take responsibility
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload and manage time effectively and efficiently

At UCLH, we have a real \’One Team\’ ethos, and our values – safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.

At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world class research, innovation and creativity.

This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

Please note that all correspondence regarding your application will be via email. The emails will be sent to you via TRAC.jobs and not via NHS Jobs, we encourage you to check your inbox regularly.

You will be placed on the appropriate point of the Trust Doctor pay scale based on your previous experience.

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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