Consultant in Medical Oncology - Upper GI Malignancies

Consultant in Medical Oncology - Upper GI Malignancies NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

Main area Oncology Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time
• Flexible working
• Compressed hours

Site: Churchill Hospital - Town Oxford

Salary: £109,725 - £145,478 (yearly)

Closing date: 15/05/:59

The Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country, providing a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and serving as a base for medical education, training and research.

Job Overview

We are looking to appoint a consultant in Medical Oncology with a special interest in the medical management of Upper GI malignancies. The successful candidate will work with existing Medical and Clinical Oncology colleagues, clinical nurse specialists, nurse and pharmacist prescribers, and other members of the multidisciplinary teams across these tumour sites.

Main Duties

The post-holder's duties will be primarily at Churchill Hospital, Oxford, and across the Trust's other locations, including Horton, Stoke Mandeville, Wycombe, and Milton Keynes. Each 4 hour clinic will manage 2 new and 8 follow up patients; a full time post holder is expected to see new patients per year.

Clinical Responsibilities

Provide medical management of Upper GI malignancies, including treatment planning and prescribing chemotherapy, within the Pan Cancer Network e prescribing system (Aria). Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and collaborate with radiotherapy services.

Teaching and Research

Engage in teaching clinical students, training junior doctors, and participating in clinical examinations. Act as Educational Supervisor within the department and may undertake a role in clinical research, including access to Biomedical Research Centre funding.

Governance and Development

Participate in all clinical governance activities: audit, risk management, quality improvement, and compliance with external accrediting bodies. Keep professional registration up to date and pursue personal development, including study leave where appropriate.

Management

Assist with administrative duties related to patient care and departmental running, acting under the lead clinician. Hold a Deputy Leadership role to gain insight into Trust governance and management processes.

Person Specification - Qualifications / Training

• MB ChB or equivalent; MRCP or equivalent.
• CCT in Medical Oncology; OR within six months of achieving CCT.
• Full GMC Registration.
• Higher Medical / Research degree.

Experience

• Training in Medical Oncology to specialist level.
• Experience across all aspects of medical oncology and tumour sites.
• Evidence of consultant level decision making.
• Research / clinical trial experience with publications/presentations.

Skills and Knowledge

• Excellent leadership, organisational, communication, professional and personal skills.
• Good personal and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient written and spoken English.
• Experience teaching undergraduates and trainees.
• Evidence of participation in clinical audit and risk management.
• ICH GCP training within last 12 months; active involvement in clinical research trials.
• Management training and experience.
• Knowledge of NHS organisation and government agenda for modernisation.
• Publication record in research.

Other Requirements

• Driving licence.

All candidates must have appropriate UK professional registration and will be required to disclose information to the Disclosure and Barring Service as part of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Contact

Clinical Lead for Oncology - Mark Tuthill - tel: .