This post will be clinically responsible for the care of patients with Breast and Urological cancers within UHS and across the wider region. The Urology elements of the post will be to support the existing team at UHS and SFT. A post holder with suitable training and enthusiasm would also have the opportunity to join the oligometastatic SABR service. An additional component will be to provide Clinical Oncology input to the UHS inpatient Clinical Oncology and Acute Oncology services.
The AOS service manages emergency admissions of patients with oncological symptoms and diagnoses via assessment and support methods and has also seen a fast and steady growth in activity within recent years. The post holder will be expected to actively participate as a member of the Clinical Oncology Breast and Urology teams and will:
1. Attend the weekly UHS Breast MDT and clinics
2. Attend the weekly UHS and SFT Urology MDTs and clinics
3. Plan and supervise radiotherapy for Breast and Urology patients
4. Plan and supervise Systemic Anti Cancer Therapy for Breast and Urology patients
5. Conduct/supervise on-treatment review clinics
6. Engage in Radiotherapy Peer review meetings
7. Actively engage in the management of, recruitment into, and running of clinical trials
The post holder will also contribute to the urgent management of Clinical Oncology patients including:
1. Participation in the inpatient care of Clinical Oncology patients with Breast and Urological cancers
2. Provide advice and support for the management of patients admitted via the Acute Oncology service
3. Provide advice and support for the management of emergency radiotherapy patients
4. Undertaking post-take ward rounds including management of patients admitted via the Acute Oncology service
5. Participation in on-call rota for management of Clinical Oncology patients out of hours, providing advice during evenings and undertaking daily ward rounds during weekends and Bank Holidays (1:16)
As a University Hospital:
1. All consultants are expected to actively participate in teaching and training of junior medical and nursing staff and allied health professionals
2. All consultants are expected to clinically supervise junior medical staff
3. Involvement in educational supervision is expected, subject to General Medical Council requirements
4. Active involvement in coordinating education and training within the department is also encouraged
Individuals wishing to apply must be registered with the General Medical Council (GMC). The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003. Interviews will be held on 28/2/2025. Job Reference: 188-MB10125. This vacancy closes on or before 3/2/2025. Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
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