Applications are invited for the post of Consultant Uro-Medical Oncologist with an interest in Renal & Testicular cancers, based at the Sussex Cancer Centre at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton but with sessions throughout the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust.
The “Sussex Cancer Centre Oncology Service” is a team of oncologists employed through University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, providing clinical and medical oncology care to the population of Sussex. This includes non-surgical cancer treatments across 5 hospital locations: Brighton, Haywards Heath, Worthing, Hastings, and Eastbourne, along with acute service support in Chichester.
The new appointee will work alongside colleagues in the Urology site reference groups, which comprises a multiprofessional team including clinical oncologists, medical oncologists, pharmacists, clinical nurse specialists, and cancer support workers.
The appointee will have an On Call Commitment at the Royal Sussex County Hospital on a 1:9 rota (currently 1:17).
The appointee will join a team of 30 Clinical/Medical Consultant Oncologists working across Sussex (Worthing, Brighton, Haywards Heath, Eastbourne, and Hastings) in delivering a comprehensive oncology service for patients from across the Trust. Key duties will include:
1. Regular outpatient clinics
2. MDM attendance
3. SACT prescribing and oversight
4. Clinical supervision of non-medical staff
5. Clinical governance
6. Service developments
7. Ward reviews
8. On call
It is anticipated that the successful applicant will take an active role in education for trainees at all grades, contributing to the teaching and supervision of medical students, junior medical staff, and AHP/nurses. Applicants are encouraged to participate in Research and Audit and support junior team members in their Audit projects.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This is evident in our Wellbeing Programme for staff, which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including flexible working to support work-life balance.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching, and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career, we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex, you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
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