Job Summary
We are excited to be looking for a new colleague to join our expanding team of substantive consultants based in North Wales. We are currently seeking a Medical Oncologist Consultant with an interest in lung cancers to strengthen our workforce so that we can provide the best care to the people of North Wales.
The North Wales Cancer Treatment Centre is ideally located at the centre of the region and caters for large volumes of patients daily. All three cancer treatment centres in North Wales have been funded by public donations and we are lucky to have such passionate and supportive communities.
Main Duties of the Job
There is an on-call element to the role and you will be required to take part on a 1 in 6 basis. We encourage and welcome applications from colleagues who specialise in other tumour sites and will work to create a job plan that is beneficial to the individual and the department.
Key Tasks:
1. To provide specialist oncological services to the population served with special reference to the common cancers and agreed appropriate oncology subspecialties and to be an active participant in each of these multidisciplinary teams.
2. To work closely with clinical consultant colleagues and to provide seamless cancer care for all patients.
3. To work closely with colleagues in other Divisions to assist in providing an efficient service for patients transferring between the different disciplines and during the patient journey.
4. To liaise with colleagues in Oncology, Haematology and Palliative Care to provide inpatient cover for oncology patients.
5. To develop a site specialist and research interest. This will include developing clinical research and entering patients into appropriate national and international studies.
6. To develop and participate in collaborative initiatives, having a high regard for clinical effectiveness and to the practice of evidence-based medicine.
7. To participate in audit and teaching and to have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME).
About Us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment-related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Date Posted
12 November 2024
Pay Scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£106,000 to £154,760 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working Pattern
Full-time
Reference Number
050-WXM-ONC(ACU)-1124
Job Locations
Wrexham Maelor Hospital
Croesnewydd Road
Wrexham
LL13 7TD
Person Specification
Qualifications / Clinical Skills
Essential:
* Full GMC Registration
* MB ChB or equivalent
* MRCP or equivalent
* Inclusion on Specialist Register or, if in training, eligible for inclusion on the register within 6 months
* CCT or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
Desirable:
* Higher Degree
Special Knowledge / Abilities / and / or Experience
Essential:
* Appropriate experience in training grade posts at SpR/SR level
* Equivalent training accepted by Royal College / GMC for Specialist Registrar
Research
Essential:
* Published research
* Actively encourages research with junior and other staff
Desirable:
* Research degree
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer Details
Employer Name: Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address:
Wrexham Maelor Hospital
Croesnewydd Road
Wrexham
LL13 7TD
Employer's Website: https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/
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