Consultant Clinical Oncologist (Consultant) - North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust – Peterborough, City of Peterborough
The Oncology department at North West Anglia Foundation Trust has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and dynamic consultant in clinical oncology to join our growing team in providing high-quality patient care, predominantly in Urology, with breast oncology as a desirable specialty. However, we would consider candidates with other specialist interests.
The role includes working at our two main sites at Peterborough City Hospital and Hinchingbrooke Hospital, with the additional consideration of a day at Cambridge University Hospital, and any specialism would be considered.
The new post holder would treat urological cancers and breast cancers in collaboration with existing Clinical and Medical Oncology consultant colleagues. There could be flexibility in oncological sites to accommodate the successful candidate’s interests.
Consultants are remunerated according to nationally agreed NHS pay scales and terms and conditions. This post also has the additional benefit of a £7000 signing-on bonus, with fifty percent given at the start of employment and the remainder after 6 months in post, with an expectation of a 12-month commitment to the role thereafter.
Responsibilities include:
1. Working with NWAFT and CUH colleagues to strengthen existing Urological cancers and Breast cancer services.
2. Developing the Trust’s strategy in partnership with the chair of the Trust’s multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings leads and participating actively in the Urology and Breast cancers MDTs.
3. Supporting Urological and Breast cancer development.
4. Provision of systemic anti-cancer treatment for patients with urological & breast cancers.
5. Developing and participating in collaborative initiatives, studies, and trials regionally, nationally, and internationally, with a high regard for clinical effectiveness and evidence-based medicine.
6. Collaborating with colleagues at the Regional Cancer Centre (Cambridge University Hospitals Foundation Trusts (CUH), Cancer Units, and other agencies to ensure optimum quality of care for cancer patients, including referring patients to the phase I trials unit at CUH.
7. Providing a comprehensive Oncology service, in collaboration with other Oncologists, including inpatient care and referrals and outpatient referrals and treatment.
8. Active participation in clinical audit, continuing professional development, and research as appropriate.
9. Out-of-hours participation in consultant on-call rota comprising telephone advice for Peterborough City Hospital on a 1:9 basis (or 1:10 once all new posts are filled).
10. Professional supervision and training of junior medical staff, including education of junior staff in the department.
11. Responsibilities for carrying out teaching, examination, and accreditation duties as required.
12. Collaborating with colleagues to promote the collective aims of the directorate.
13. Being aware of managerial and budgetary considerations and working within these constraints.
14. Promoting Clinical Trial development and recruitment.
We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.
As part of our commitment to supporting our employees, we offer a range of benefits including:
* Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff);
* Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme;
* Flexible working opportunities;
* Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
* Opportunities for career development and training;
* Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
* Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
* On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
* Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
* Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
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