Consultant in Clinical Oncology

University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust • Remote (MD, United States) • $200k - $250k / year • 23h ago

As an organisation we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston (UHBW) NHS Foundation Trust are looking to appoint a dynamic and enthusiastic Consultant Clinical Oncologist with specialist skills in the management of Upper Gastrointestinal (GI) cancers, including oesophago gastric and hepato biliary cancers, and Cancer of Unknown Primary (CUP).

Main duties of the job

This is a new substantive post based at the University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW). The post holder will be based at the Bristol site and will join established teams of consultants for the delivery of care. The postholder will deliver all aspects of clinical care for patients in the services they are supporting including outpatient clinics, ward rounds, radiotherapy planning, attendance at relevant MDTs and have an on call commitment. This will include responsibility for being an ARSAC license holder.

Whilst the advertised post is for 10 PAs, candidates who are looking for a reduced number of sessions are encouraged to apply. We also welcome enquiries from individuals who may have interests in other tumour sites.

The adult Oncology department has 33 (not all full time) consultants who work across Bristol and Weston. The Bristol site provides services to a catchment population of 2.2 million people. The radiotherapy department offers IMRT, high dose rate brachytherapy, SABR, Gamma Knife stereotactic radiosurgery and molecular radiotherapy (radioligand therapy). Adult systemic anticancer treatment (SACT) is delivered in our 30 bedded in-patient unit, 20 chair chemotherapy day unit or in our two community units. There is a strong emphasis on research with the clinical trials unit actively recruiting in over 100 trials. There are close links with the University of Bristol and the University of the West of England.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specifications for further details of this position.

Person specification

Qualifications & Training

Full and specialist registration in either AIM or GIM with the General Medical Council (GMC) or
Eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview
MRCP or equivalent
FRCR or equivalent.
Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent

Experience

Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Oncology
Ability to offer expert clinical opinion across a wide range of oncological situations both elective and emergency.
Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision and be able to work in a multidisciplinary team.
Specialist experience in Upper GI cancer and CUP
Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust’s service strategy

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
Broad range of IT skills

Research

Knowledge of the principles involved in research
Evidence of involvement in research
Evidence of peer review research papers
Ability to increase the academic profile of the department

Teaching and Training

Experience of teaching medical students.
Experience of supervising trainees.
Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
Formal teaching qualification
Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
Ability to practice independently as a consultant
Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures

Interpersonal, communication and team working skills

Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.
Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
Ability to be a flexible team member

Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes

Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
Awareness of personal limitations
Demonstrates the 4 Trust values
Meets professional health requirements
Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role
Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels

We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.

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