Job summary We require ambitious candidates who will provide excellence in helping develop this rapidly changing and important service. We are keen to appoint 2 Specialists Doctor in Clinical Oncology to join our team of 23 Clinical Oncologists and 2 Medical Oncologists at the UHCW NHS Trust, ie the Arden Cancer Centre, serving Coventry and the adjoining Cancer Units at South Warwickshire Foundation Trust (SWFT), George Eliot Hospital (GEH), Stratford Rigby Unit and Rugby Maple Unit. These 10 PA (1.0 WTE) posts are based at the UHCW NHS Trust, Coventry. Main duties of the job This is an exciting opportunity to join our multi-disciplinary Lung or Neuro Oncology Team which includes Clinical Oncologists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, chemotherapy nurses and radiographers. The post-holder will work in either Lung cancer or Neuro-Oncology and a second site and would join the relevant MDTs. Acute Oncology may also need covered. Post-1: Neuro-Oncology at the UHCW, Lower-GI cancers at GEH, or any other tumour site TBC. Post-2: Lung and thoracic malignancies at the UHCW and lung SABR. The post is required to work alongside the consultants and lead the site-specialist services including facilities for inpatients and outpatients, dedicated chemotherapy suites and radiotherapy facilities. The appointee will support the Acute Oncology Service, the ward in-patient care and may contribute to the On Call rota if they desire. The post holder will be expected to provide cross cover for MDTs (videoconferencing is available) and to liaise with the Acute Physicians/Emergency department as part of the supporting the Acute Nurse Led Oncology Service and when on call. Patients will be treated in both the Arden Cancer Centre on the UH site, the Maple Unit on the St Cross Hospital, Rugby and the Dorothea Unit at the George Eliot Hospital, Nuneaton. About us University Hospitals of Coventry and Warwickshire, with 1,200 beds and links to Warwick Medical School, is one of England's largest teaching hospitals and offers one of the most modern healthcare facilities in Western Europe. In addition to general acute hospital services to approximately 500,000 people from Coventry and Rugby, we provide specialist cancer services to over one million people from Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond (including GEH and SWFT). Our mission to 'Care, Achieve and Innovate' is demonstrated by our performance in high quality patient care, teaching and research. The hospital is at an excellent location, surrounded by attractive countryside with market towns and villages within easy commuting distance, and an excellent choice of local comprehensive, grammar and independent schools. Applications Applicants require full GMC Registration and should have over 10 years of oncology experience in a middle-grade role, and MRCP(UK) or FRCR or MD is desirable. Applications can be made via www.jobs.nhs.uk. You will be required to submit a CV, which should be addressed to the Human Resources Department, Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry, CV2 2DX. For more information, or to arrange an informal visit after short listing, please contact Dr Raj Shrimali (Clinical Lead for Oncology). Telephone: 02476 967488 or e-mail: Sharon.Wiggettuhcw.nhs.uk. Date posted 21 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £96,990 to £107,155 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 218-T3-MED-6940550 Job locations University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust Clifford Bridge Road Coventry CV2 2DX Job description Job responsibilities Post-1: Neuro-Oncology at the UHCW, Lower-GI cancers at GEH, or any other tumour site TBC. Post-2: Lung and thoracic malignancies at the UHCW and lung SABR. The post is required to work alongside the consultants and lead the site-specialist services including facilities for inpatients and outpatients, dedicated chemotherapy suites and radiotherapy facilities. The appointee will support the Acute Oncology Service, the ward inpatient care and may contribute to the On Call rota if they desire. The post holder will be expected to provide cross cover for MDTs (videoconferencing is available) and to liaise with the Acute Physicians/Emergency department as part of the supporting the Acute Nurse Led Oncology Service and when on call. Patients will be treated in both the Arden Cancer Centre on the UH site, the Maple Unit on the St Cross Hospital, Rugby and the Dorothea Unit at the George Eliot Hospital, Nuneaton. Job description Job responsibilities Post-1: Neuro-Oncology at the UHCW, Lower-GI cancers at GEH, or any other tumour site TBC. Post-2: Lung and thoracic malignancies at the UHCW and lung SABR. The post is required to work alongside the consultants and lead the site-specialist services including facilities for inpatients and outpatients, dedicated chemotherapy suites and radiotherapy facilities. The appointee will support the Acute Oncology Service, the ward inpatient care and may contribute to the On Call rota if they desire. The post holder will be expected to provide cross cover for MDTs (videoconferencing is available) and to liaise with the Acute Physicians/Emergency department as part of the supporting the Acute Nurse Led Oncology Service and when on call. Patients will be treated in both the Arden Cancer Centre on the UH site, the Maple Unit on the St Cross Hospital, Rugby and the Dorothea Unit at the George Eliot Hospital, Nuneaton. Person Specification EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS Essential Meets all essential Desirable Meets all desirable FURTHER TRAINING & KNOWLEDGE Essential Meets all essential Desirable Meets all desirable SKILLS & ABILITY Essential Meets all essential Desirable Meets all desirable EXPERIENCE Essential Meets all essential Desirable Meets all desirable PERSONAL QUALITIES Essential Meets all essential Desirable Meets all desirable Person Specification EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS Essential Meets all essential Desirable Meets all desirable FURTHER TRAINING & KNOWLEDGE Essential Meets all essential Desirable Meets all desirable SKILLS & ABILITY Essential Meets all essential Desirable Meets all desirable EXPERIENCE Essential Meets all essential Desirable Meets all desirable PERSONAL QUALITIES Essential Meets all essential Desirable Meets all desirable 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust Address University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust Clifford Bridge Road Coventry CV2 2DX Employer's website https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)