Consultant Clinical Oncologist with Specialty in Colorectal Cancers

Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.

Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.

Job Summary:

We are seeking an enthusiastic Consultant Clinical Oncology colleague to join our existing colorectal practice. The post-holder will provide oncological treatments (both radiotherapy and systemic treatments) for patients diagnosed with:

• Colorectal cancers (Isle of Wight)
• A second tumour subspeciality (Portsmouth)

The successful candidate will join a team of 3 Clinical Oncologists and 2 Medical Oncologists providing colorectal services to the Portsmouth, West Sussex and Isle of Wight populations. The colorectal Isle of Wight practice currently has its own MDT, although the expectation is that this will merge with the PHU MDT in the near future. Clinics and chemotherapy for this group of patients are delivered on the Isle of Wight, whilst radiotherapy is delivered at PHU. There is a nurse prescriber and good CNS support on the island.

This is a 10 PA post, with the colorectal practice being combined with a second tumour subspeciality. This second tumour site would be based at Portsmouth and possible site speciality interest include head and neck cancer, breast cancer and upper GI cancer.

Candidates wishing to work fewer PAs are most welcome to discuss their requirements with the department. Other site specialty interests could be accommodated, however, and candidates are encouraged to discuss their preferences. 

Approximate new referrals would be approximately 80-100 per year for each practice, totalling no more than 160-200 referrals per year. A 10 PA post is based on 8 PAs DCC and 2 PAs SPA.

Key Responsibilities:

The appointee will join the Oncology Team as a Clinical Oncology Consultant and will be expected to participate in all facets of departmental activity.  The post will be based at Queen Alexandra Hospital.  Full participation in teaching, clinical supervision, audit and research is expected.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
• Higher professional training in Clinical Oncology

Desirable

• MRCP/FRCP or equivalent
• BSc or MD

Clinical Experience

• Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT, CESR or European Community Rights
• An appropriate higher Clinical Oncology qualification

Clinical Skills

• Demonstrable skills and experience of expertise in the areas of special interest relevant to the Job Plan
• Understanding of clinical risk management

Knowledge

• Able to demonstrate appropriate level of clinical knowledge
• Knowledge and use of evidence-based practice
• IT skills
• Effective, confident presentation ability
• Experience in and outside specialty

Research/Publications

Essential

• Experience in recruiting to clinical trials
• Willingness to participate in research as a consultant
• Participation in audit

Desirable

• Research Experience
• Published research in peer reviewed journal

Leadership/Management

Essential

• Evidence of leadership/management experience within/outside medicine
• Evidence of effective team working
• Ability and enthusiasm for leading service improvement

Desirable

• Formal management training/qualification

Teaching Experience                          

Essential

• Teaching of junior doctors

Desirable

• Formal teaching/Educational experience and qualifications

Other

• Good oral and written communication skills
• Logical thinking, problem solving and decision making
• Ability to organise oneself and prioritise clinical need
• Ability to work in multi-professional teams
• Understanding of NHS Clinical Governance and Resource Constraints
• Probity
• Effective, confident presentation ability
• Prizes and honours

The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days, our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool, access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and DisAbility, and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.

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