Fixed Term Specialist Doctor in Oncology

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Fixed Term Specialist Doctor in Oncology NHS Medical & Dental: Specialist Dr

Main area Oncology Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Specialist Dr Contract Fixed term: 12 months (Uro-Oncology UHSx/ESHT) Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week Job ref 279-MWRSCHFTCONONCO-593

Employer University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Brighton Town Brighton Salary £100,870 - £111,441 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 29/01/:59

Job overview

The appointee will join the team of 31 Clinical/Medical Consultant Oncologists who work across Sussex (Worthing, Brighton, Haywards Heath, Eastbourne and Hastings) in delivering a comprehensive oncology service for patients from across the Trust.

Main duties of the job

Key duties will include regular outpatient clinics, MDT attendance, SACT prescribing and Radiotherapy planning oversight, clinical supervision of non-medical staff, clinical governance, service developments and ward reviews. It is anticipated that the post holder will look to take on leadership/development roles within the division and will be supported to do so. It is also anticipated that they will take an active role in education for trainees at all grades.

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating.

Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in.

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further details regarding this position, please refer the the full Job Description and Person Specification

Person specification Experience/Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification FRCR Clinical Oncology or its recognised equivalent
• Full registration and a licence to practice with the General Medical Council
• Completed a minimum of 12 years medical/dental work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical/dental qualification, of which a minimum of six years should have been in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades. Equivalent years' experience in a relevant specialty from other medical/dental grades including from overseas will also be accepted
• Higher Degree

Clinical Skills and Experience

• Experience working in Oncology services across a range of tumour sites at a senior level.
• Experience in both radiotherapy and systemic anti-cancer therapy
• Experience of supervising multiprofessional teams in Oncology
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.

Knowledge

• Breadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation and Planning

• Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
• Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
• Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Teaching Skills

• Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
• Recognised teaching qualification

Academic and Research

• Evidence of participation in audit
• Research experience
• Publications
• Prizes and honours
• Appropriate progression of career to date

Personal Attributes

• Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written

Important information for applicants:

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Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.

DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check . We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

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You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.