Consultant Oncologist- Upper GI, CUP & Acute Oncology Service
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Consultant Oncologist in Upper Gastrointestinal, Cancer of Unknown Primary & Acute Oncology Service £13,000 Welcome Bonus
An opportunity has arisen to join our team at Ipswich Hospital. Applications are invited to join our friendly and dynamic team within the Oncology department, part of the East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust. There may be the opportunity for cross-site working at our other hospital site at Colchester if service needs require.
The post being advertised is a replacement. With the appointment to the vacant post, there will be eight oncologists with their primary base at Ipswich Hospital, and eight oncologists based at Colchester Hospital. The Departments of Oncology are within the 'Oncology & Haematology Clinical Delivery Group' of the 'Cancer and Diagnostics' Division.
Applicants can be within 6 months of CCT or equivalent before the interview date or working towards (CESR) to gain entry to the Specialist Register.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for patients with Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer, Cancer of the Unknown Primary, and will contribute to the Acute Oncology Service.
10 PA's will be offered with the possible option of 1 more. A minimum of 8.5 PA's will be for direct patient care and 1.5 PA's for SPA.
1 in 8 Consultant rota On call is categorized as Category B Med Frequency. Out of hours cover is provided by the General Medical On Call team.
Consultants support the daily board round and weekly MDT ward rounds.
There is an 8am-6pm Acute Oncology Service Monday to Friday, run by nurse specialists who are supported by an Oncologist every weekday.
The proposed timetable is indicative of the work required but is not rigid and can be flexible depending on service needs and interests of the applicant. A job plan will be agreed with the appointed candidate ahead of commencing their post.
About us
One of the largest Trusts in East Anglia, East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) provides hospital and community health services to people living across a wide geographical area. We deliver care from two main hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, six community hospitals and in patients' own homes. You will be joining a team of almost 12,000 amazing colleagues providing care to approximately a million people.
Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals, we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (if applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offers a variety of services. We offer a range of flexible working opportunities.
Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which do not work or cause time delays for our staff and patients.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we are keen to hear from you.
Job responsibilities
In conjunction with consultant colleagues, he/she will organise and supervise the teaching of junior medical staff and students in the department.
Research, audit, and teaching are vital for the growth of effective clinical care. The consultant will be expected to support and foster these non-clinical roles in conjunction with the incumbents and to take part in the teaching of medical undergraduates and postgraduates.
It is expected that all consultants will share the administrative duties associated with the running of an effective department, which will include defining policy and guiding, advising, and cooperating with practitioners in the Trust, General Practitioners, and staff in the Community.
Person Specification
* FRCR or European equivalent if Clinical Oncologist
* MRCP or equivalent if Medical Oncologist
* Should be registered in the Specialist Register for Oncology.
* Full GMC registration.
* Ability to develop and maintain a sub-specialty interest.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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