Job summary
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Consultant Clinical Oncologist - Maternity Cover.
Colorectal and Urology
We are looking for a Consultant Clinical Oncologist, with a specialist interest in Colorectal (CRC) and Urological Cancers.
You will join a dynamic team of Oncologists that deliver a comprehensive Oncology service to a population of over 800,000 people in Staffordshire and South Cheshire.
Please note that we are still waiting for approval of the job description from the RCP.
Main duties of the job
UHNM Cancer Centre at Royal Stoke Hospital provides world class, patient centred, specialised cancer services to the population of Staffordshire, South Cheshire and part of Shropshire.
All inpatient, day case, the majority of the outpatient clinics and Radiotherapy are delivered within a purpose-built centre which opened in July 2009. We see approximately 2000 new patients per year with a geographical catchment area of approximately 800,000 population.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a highly regarded team, working in collaboration with existing Consultants and within a wider multi-professional team.
You will be part of a team of 13 Consultant Oncologists which include 10 Clinical Oncologists and 3 Medical Oncologists together with 14 Consultant Clinical Haematologists.
The post is based at the University Hospital of North Midlands Cancer Centre. Clinical duties will be across both the Royal Stoke Hospital site predominantly and 1 day at County Hospital site.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands has two sites: Royal Stoke University Hospital, located in Stoke-on-Trent, and County Hospital, located in Stafford. From these hospitals we provide a full range of general acute hospital services for people living in and around Staffordshire and beyond. The Trust also provides specialised services for three million people in a wider area, including neighbouring counties and North Wales.
Our specialised services include cancer diagnosis and treatment, cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, renal and dialysis services, neonatal intensive care and paediatric intensive care. We are recognised for our particular expertise in trauma, respiratory conditions, spinal surgery, upper gastro-intestinal surgery, complex orthopaedic surgery, laparoscopic surgery and the management of liver conditions. The Trust has some of the most modern operating theatres in Europe.
Flexible working requests will be considered.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will find a detailed job description and the main duties within the attached job pack under supporting documents.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- Possession of MRCP and FRCR or equivalent qualification in medical oncology
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: CCT - proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview oCESR or oEuropean Community Rights oAn appropriate higher surgical qualification
Desirable
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- oExperience of conducting clinical audit.
- oAbility to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making.
Academic Achievements
Essential
- oAbility to apply research outcomes to clinical problems.
- oAn awareness of current speciality specific developments, initiatives and issues.
- oEvidence of training in research methodology
Desirable
- oPublications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last five years.
- oEvidence of having undertaken original research
Professional and Multidisciplinary Team Working:
Essential
- Ability to work effectively with colleagues and within a team
Management and Administrative Experience:
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively.
- Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures.
- Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives
Personal Attributes:
Essential
- Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure.
- An enquiring and critical approach to work.
- Caring attitude to patients.
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other staff and agencies.
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development.
- An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues
- Ability and means to travel residence within 10 miles or 30 minutes of base.
- To be accessible by as required for on call duties.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
University Hospitals North Midlands
Newcastle Road
Stoke on Trent
ST4 6QG