Job summary
GUY'S AND ST. THOMAS' HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Senior Clinical Fellow in Clinical Oncology
Nodal Point - 4 - £55,329 p.a excl. of LZ (pro rata)
Full Time - 40 hours per week
Fixed Term - 6 months
Applications are invited for a post in the Clinical oncology department at Guy's & St Thomas' Hospital. This post is available from March 2024 onward for a period of six months.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone interested in pursuing a career in oncology and having involvement in our new high profile Cancer Centre. Our department is well-recognized for its provision of specialist Oncology training. These posts do not have educational support for specialist training, but here are exciting educational opportunities, including involvement in clinical trial research, audit, appraisal, and provision for study leave to be taken.To be considered for this role, MRCP or equivalent is desirable as is oncology experience. You will need to have passed the IELTS exam.
Main duties of the job
Specific purpose of the post:
- The post will be largely outpatient or day unit based to ensure safe administration of systemic anti-cancer therapy and radiotherapy.
- To participate in clinical and other service activities with the object of ensuring a high standard of patient care
- To participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training
- The post holder is required to follow Trust policies and procedures which are regularly updated
Duties and responsibilities:
The postholder will, together with colleagues, be responsible for the provision of Oncology services at Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust which would include:
- Diagnosis and treatment of patients of the trust such as in hospitals, health centres or clinics or other premises as required.
- Continuing clinical responsibility for the patients in your charge, allowing for all proper delegation to, and training of, your staff.
- The bulk of the role will be in oncology outpatients or day unit.
- The postholder may participate in the hospital at night cover and oncalls. They will be expected to carry the tumour phone during working hours and take part in the tumour phone rota. They will also participate in ward based cover system approximately 1 in 8-10 weeks.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation. We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.
We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and - as part of King's Health Partners - we are one of England's eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research. We have one of the National Institute for Health Research's biomedical research centres, established with King's College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities.
We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Title of Post: Senior Clinical Fellow in Clinical OncologyNature of Appointment:6 monthsfixed-term, Full Time PostResponsible To:Clinical DirectorAccountable To:Clinical Director
Organisational Values:Our values help us to define and develop our culture, what we do and howwe do it. It is important that you understand and reflect these valuesthroughout your employment with the Trust.The post holder will: Put patients first Take pride in what they do Respect others Strive to be the best Act with integrityOur values and behaviours framework describes what it means for every oneof us in the Trust to put our values into action. The framework can be found onour Trust careers pages and GTIntranet.
Clinical Aims To bring together the majority of cancer care and research under oneroof, so that patients are given seamless care and staff can worktogether on diagnosing, treating and applying research into cancer. To improve supportive care, patient information and complementarytherapies at each stage of the patient pathway to improve patientsquality of life both during treatment and into recovery and survivorship. To provide an outstanding environment that will lift the spirits ofpatients, relatives and staff. To deliver compassionate care and a world class service
Department InformationOncology clinical directorate is within the Guys and St Thomas Hospital NHS Foundation trust (GSTFT). The department is internationally distinguished for its commitment to research & development and constantly strives for excellence through dedication and innovation. Oncology at GSTFT has entered a new and exciting phase with astate of the art cancer centre on the Guys site. The Cancer Centre at GuysHospital opened in September 2016, this provides a single point for bothdiagnosis and treatment. This centre will be the hub for South East Londonproviding specialist cancer services, training, development and research and allowing for better treatment and improved outcomes for patients. This is a great opportunity to join us and become part of a dynamic and encouraging team. We look forward to helping support your oncology career in world renown and forward thinking environment.The Richard Dimbleby Cancer Information and Support Service offers people with cancer information; complementary therapies and psychological support to help them and their families cope with their illness.Cancer Care data Number of ambulatory day care beds/chairs (outpatients)44 chairs (these are based in the Chemotherapy Day Unit and the Haematology Day Unit respectively). 10 beds (these are based in several locations across the Day Units)Number of inpatient beds:There are 802 beds at the St Thomass site and 288 beds at Guyssite- total of 1090 beds across site84 (core beds, made up of Med Onc, Clin Haem, Breast & Thoracic)
Main place of employment:The post will be based at the Guys and St Thomas Site. However, it is arequirement of your employment that you be prepared to work at anyadditional or different location owned or served by the trust, either on an ongoing or temporary basis according to the demands of the service. This could sites across Guys and St Thomass or Queen Marys Sidcup, QueenElizabeth Woolwich, Princess Royal Hospital, Kent or other hospitals withinour cancer service.
Job Summary: The post will be largely outpatient or day unit based to ensure safeadministration of systemic anti-cancer therapy. To participate in clinical and other service activities with the object ofensuring a high standard of patient care. To participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training The post holder is required to follow Trust policies and procedures whichare regularly updated.
Duties and responsibilities:Clinical:The postholder will, together with colleagues, be responsible for the provisionof Oncology services to the Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust toinclude:a) Diagnosis and treatment of patients of the trust in such hospitals,health centres or clinics or other premises as required.b) Continuing clinical responsibility for the patients in your charge,allowing or all proper delegation to, and training of, your staff.4c) The majority of the role will be in oncology outpatients or chemotherapyday unit/acute oncology assessment unit.Training of junior staff:The postholders will take responsibility for the training and direction of juniorstaff allocated to him/her under aegis of the training plan that that postholdershas agreed with their supervising consultant.
Teaching:The post holder will be expected to contribute as appropriate in the teachingof undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Clinical Governance:All medical and dental staff are expected to take part in clinical governanceactivity, including clinical audit, clinical guideline and protocol developmentand clinical risk management. They will be expected to produce evidence oftheir contribution in these areas and their audit of their own clinical work aspart of their appraisal.
Mutual Obligation to Monitor Hours:There is a contractual obligation on employers to monitor working hoursthrough robust local monitoring arrangements supported by national guidance,and on individual doctors to co-operate with those monitoring arrangements.
European Working Time Directive (EWTD):All posts and working patterns are under constant review in line with EWTDguidelines
Educational Programme:Neither the London Deanery not the Royal College of Physicians accreditsthis post for postgraduate training. However the postholder will be expected to attend and contribute to educational activities e.g. departmental meetings, xray meetings, pathology meetings, multidisciplinary meetings, journal clubsetc. Study leave and budget are available.
Appraisal:All medical and dental staff are required to undertake appraisal.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING:
Essential
- MB CHB or equivalent MRCP
Desirable
PROFESSIONAL/STATUTORY REGISTRATION
Essential
- IELTS Pass
- Eligible for GMC sponsorship
Desirable
Previous Experience
Essential
- At least 1 year's experience in general medicine or medical specialties
- experience in Oncology
Skills/Knowledge/Abiliy
Essential
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to perform standard emergency clinical procedures (e.g. central venous access catheter insertion)
- Understanding of the principles and application of clinical research / audit
- Computer literacy
- An understanding of the process of medical education
- Ability to manage own time and to prioritise
- Punctuality, reliability and good organisational skills
- Ability to establish good working relationships with others and work within a team
Desirable
- Experience of Research
- Evidence of contributing to or undertaking audit
- Evidence of participation in the teaching process
- Advanced Life Support Course ALS (ALS)
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital
Great Maze Pond
London
SE1 9RT