Job summary
To deliver planned Oncology treatment to patients with malignancies. Being a member of the relevant well-established multi-disciplinary teams. Treatments will be delivered in close co-operation with the current visiting Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Consultants in Clinical Oncology.
Main duties of the job
Working with a team of Clinical and Medical Oncologists from both the Cancer Centre (Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust) and our own East Lancashire team. The post holder will providing support to our oncology team which includes a total of 28 clinics per week and two chemotherapy departments (20 sessions per week in total) across ELHT sites.
The post holder will be required to provide clinical support in most areas of cancer (all tumour groups except for rare and very complex cancers which are referred to our local Cancer Centre at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trusts).
A flexible and adaptable approach is required to meet the needs of the service. In return, we can offer you a supportive environment with development opportunities. We are committed to supporting you through your clinical audit, research, and educational training needs.
About us
The Cancer Services Department is based on the two main hospital sites of Royal Blackburn Hospital and Burnley General Hospital.
The department includes a number of disciplines across the staff groups of medical, technical, nursing, and administrative and work together to strive to deliver an effective and efficient Cancer and Oncology service.
Over a typical year the Oncologists deliver over 18,000 outpatient appointments, the Chemotherapy Units provide over 8000 treatment episodes, the Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNSs) provide over 25,000 contacts, and the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) Coordinators support over 15,000 MDT Discussions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job plan covers Colorectal, and some Lung Clinics, providing oncology input in MDT meetings, as well as providing ward cover for Oncology patients.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration & Licence to Practice
- MBBs or equivalent
- Inclusion on the specialist register/ admission with 6 months CCT in medical oncology, MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher Degree such as MD, PhD, MSc
Medical Education
Desirable
- PG Certificate in Medical Education
Research and Decelopment
Essential
- Knowledge of audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects
Desirable
- Evidence of publications in peer reviewed journals
Experience
Essential
- Broad experience of outpatient and inpatient medical oncology
- Year 5/6 training or equivalent in oncology
Desirable
- More extensive experience of relevant area of specialist interest
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
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Blackburn
BB2 3HH