Job summary
This new fellowship is part of a national pilot program aiming to develop core competencies in supportive oncology among doctors working throughout the continuum of cancer care. The aim of this 12 month post is to equip the fellow with knowledge and skills in symptom control, management of side effects of cancer treatments, psychological support, complex pain management and research in supportive care.The development of this knowledge will be underpinned by a curriculum in supportive oncology, developed and badged by the UK Association of Supportive Care in cancer (UKASCC) and endorsed by the Royal College of Radiologists. Demonstration of achievement of the curriculum including completion of appropriate workplace based assessments and attendance at national (remote) teaching events will result in a certificate of fellowship completion at the end of the 12 months from UKASCC.
The role will be suitable for doctors who have completed Internal Medicine or GP Training particularly for those wishing to gain additional experience in palliative and supportive care.
Main duties of the job
Clinical work will be as part of the palliative and supportive care service. The fellow will be responsible for the assessment and management of patients with symptoms associated with cancer and its treatment within the inpatient wards and clinical decisions unit.
Assessments and care delivered will range from complex assessment of physical, psychological, spiritual and social needs to complex end of life care.
Clinical work within the Clinical Decisions Unit will involve the assessment of patients presenting acutely with symptoms and the acute management of these.
The fellow will also have the opportunity to work clinically in the late effects clinic, assessing complex needs of patients post-treatment and addressing the needs of patients after cancer treatment to facilitate improved quality of life.
About us
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre is one of three specialist cancer centres in England. With 1,800 specialist staff and three sites, we are one of the largest NHS providers of non-surgical cancer treatment. The Trust has a unique multi-site care model serving the 2.4 million population across Cheshire and Merseyside and is consistently rated by patients as one of the best performing hospitals.
Our vision is to not only maintain this level of commitment to excellence but to work with our academic and healthcare partners across the region to ensure care, treatment and patient outcomes continuously improve in the future. We are very proud of all our expert and loyal staff and we welcome people who share the collective aim of delivering excellence in everything that we do.
Our values represent who we are and what we believe in. They define how we act to deliver the best possible care for our patients and shape The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre as a great place to work.
We are -
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Job description
Job responsibilities
There will be a blend of clinical work as part of the Enhanced Supportive Care Service delivering palliative and supportive care, and shadowing experience to gain insight into specialist areas of cancer care including psycho-oncology, frailty and toxicity management. Also includes a research component with 1 day per week allocated to the undertaking, completion and publication of a project which they will lead.
The clinical part of the role will involve supporting inpatient services in the delivery of symptom control for patients with both palliative and curative illness using specialist knowledge in symptom control and side effect management. There will also be the option to participate in outpatient clinics to gain experience in the management of the common symptoms and support needs throughout the spectrum of cancer care including late effects.
This fellowship aims to equip the fellow with experience in various aspects of supportive care, providing support for patient with different needs throughout the spectrum of cancer care. To that end, this post includes a half day a week on an experience placement. This will change on a 3 monthly basis to offer variety in experience and can be tailored to the educational needs of the fellow. It is envisaged that across the year, the fellow will spent half a day a week in the following placements:
Psychological medicine (3 Months)
Acute Oncology (3 Months)
Pain Medicine (3 Months)
Immunotherapy toxicity (3 Months)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full Registration and License to practice with the GMC
- MBCHB or equivalent
- Advanced life support
Desirable
- MRCP, MRCGP or equivalent
Knowledge
Essential
- Compliance with the GMC duties of a Doctor
- Satisfactory progress in previous posts with evidence of competency at CT2/ST2 equivalent or higher
Desirable
- Previous experience in symptom management either in the form of palliative care, oncology or special interest within general practice
- Advanced communication skills
Experience
Essential
- Have sufficient experience working in medical specialities (not including foundation level experience) by the advertised post start date.
- Have at least 24 months experience in medical specialities
- Ability to work as an effective member of a MDT team
- Awareness of own limitations and consults senior colleagues appropriately
- Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit
Desirable
- Previous palliative care, oncology or general practice experience at ST3 level and above or equivalent non-training or evidence of overseas experience.
- Research or service evaluation experience including leadership of focused project and dissemination of results
- Teaching experience
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
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHSFT
Address
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Liverpool
Pembroke Place
Liverpool
L7 8YA