We are seeking to appoint a substantive Consultant Medical Oncologist to join our existing site-specialist multidisciplinary teams in the field of Genitourinary Cancers based at St Bartholomew's Hospital in the Barts Cancer Centre.
The successful candidate will join a well-established medical oncology team and play a key role in developing cancer services across the Trust.
The posts offer an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and welcoming consultant team, and to develop new models of care/services that support the people in north-east London and beyond.
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate professional excellence and the ability to deliver effective care. This post is advertised as a part-time 7 PA position; an alternative timetable would need to be requested prior to appointment for consideration by the Clinical Director.
You require full registration with the General Medical Council with the licence to practice.
Main duties of the job
- To contribute to the provision of a comprehensive, efficient and high-quality evidence-based Medical Oncology service, with continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care.
- Leadership, development, and organisation of the services in his/her charge in line with Trust / Divisional business plans. Full participation in the management of the Barts Cancer Centre (BCC). Liaison and communication with the Clinical Academic Group Director and General Manager and with the Deputy Director of Operations of BCC.
- To lead outpatient clinics as specified in the job plan. The typical clinic template for a three-hour clinic would be 1-2 new patients and 8 follow up patients.
- To lead medical oncology ward rounds for urology inpatients. A typical ward round would consist of 5-10 patients.
- To develop his/her own interests and specialities within oncology, including active participation in research programmes.
- To have corporate and individual responsibility for the professional management of doctors in training.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will work with Dr Jonathan Shamash, Dr Kenrick Ng and Dr Karen Tipples to help provide the urological cancer service for patients in North East London.
- The service also covers East London with referrals from Whipps Cross, Homerton and Newham Hospitals with non-surgical care of patients shared with medical oncology colleagues.
- It is expected that the post holder will actively participate in recruitment to and development of research studies related to their clinical interests.
- To provide, with colleagues, clinical care and supervision of patients attending the Paget Oncology Chemotherapy Day Unit.
- To advise and treat patients with oncological emergencies from Barts Health NHS Trust and also Homerton NHS Foundation Trust.
- The post holder will contribute to the training and education of oncology trainees and also undergraduates and non-medical personnel.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS, or equivalent
- MRCP(UK), CCST in Medical Oncology (or within 6 months of date of interview)
Desirable
- Higher degree, e.g. MD/PhD
Knowledge
Essential
- Broad based knowledge of and understanding of Medical Oncology including systemic therapy and the principles of Palliative care.
- Specialist knowledge in the management of prostate and testicular malignancies.
Training expected
Essential
- Higher Specialist Training in Medical Oncology.
- Experience in teaching / training undergraduates and postgraduates.
Management/Audit Experience
Essential
- Experience of clinical audit.
Desirable
- Formal management training.
Academic Achievements Research Publications
Essential
- Experience of research.
- Publications in indexed journals.
Desirable
Personal Skills
Essential
- Good presentational and verbal skills.
- Ability to motivate and develop medical trainees.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Reliable work record.
- Self-motivated.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Able to work in teams.
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