Consultant in Clinical Oncology in Breast/Gynae
Consultant
Main area: Clinical Oncology
Grade: Consultant
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 10 sessions per week
Job ref: 050-YGC-ONCOL-1024
Site: North Wales Cancer Treatment Centre, Glan Clwyd Hospital
Town: Bodelwyddan
Salary: £106,000 - £154,760 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 19/01/2025 23:59
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.
Job overview
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 looking for a number of Clinical Oncologist Consultants in a range of sub-specialities to strengthen our workforce so that we can provide the best care to the people of North Wales.
The Cancer Division is going through a process of change and is keen to embrace new models of working and innovation. We have recently welcomed Physician’s Associates and increasing numbers of Advanced Nurse Practitioners following successful business case applications. We have also recruited our first Consultant Radiographer and we are exploring various technologies to support the service.
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.
The successful candidate will be based in Glan Clwyd Hospital. There is an on-call element to the role and you will be required to take part on a 1 in 8 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.
Main duties of the job
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 develop a site specialist and research interest on both hospital sites, including developing clinical research and entering patients into appropriate national and international studies.
3. To provide regular ward rounds for oncology inpatients on Enfys Ward, North Wales Cancer Treatment Centre & in the main hospital site as necessary.
4. To work closely with clinical consultant colleagues and to provide seamless cancer care for all patients.
5. 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.
6. To liaise with colleagues in oncology, haematology and palliative care to provide inpatient cover for oncology patients.
7. To develop and participate in collaborative initiatives, having a high regard for clinical effectiveness and to the practice of evidence-based medicine.
Person specification
Qualifications / Clinical Skills
* 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).
Special Knowledge / Abilities / and / or experience
* Appropriate experience in training grade posts at SpR/SR level.
* Equivalent training accepted by Royal College / GMC for Specialist Registrar.
Personal Skills / Qualities
* Demonstrates good interpersonal skills with patients, relatives and members of the clinical team.
* Ability to gain confidence and trust.
* Ability to cope with pressure.
* Ability to respond to change.
* Leadership skills appropriate to directing and teaching medical, nursing and other professions allied to medicine.
* Participating in and leading multidisciplinary teams.
Research
* Actively encourages research with junior and other staff.
Additional Requirements
* Commitment to continuing personal development and medical education.
* CRB disclosure at an enhanced level.
* Ability to educate and train junior medical staff.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner.
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Name: Geraint Roberts
Job title: General Manager
Email address: Geraint.E.Roberts@wales.nhs.uk
If you have problems applying, contact
Address: Abergele Hospital
Ambrose Onibere: ambrose.onibere@wales.nhs.uk
Telephone: 03000855063
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