Consultant Clinical Oncologist - Urology and Colorectal

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a candidate interested in a substantive clinical oncology consultant post at Barking, Havering & Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust. We are looking for an enthusiastic clinical oncologist to join our well established, dedicated and supportive team. The successful candidate will join a team of 13 consultant oncologists supported by three specialty doctors and six clinical oncology trainees (ST3-ST7) to serve a population of 750,000. The department treats the full spectrum of malignant disease including breast, lung, lower and upper GI, haematology, gynaecology, urology, neuro-oncology, skin, and head and neck. The post will cover urology and colorectal tumour sites. You will be primarily located at Queen's Hospital, Romford, Essex where the Oncology department is based.

To provide, to a high standard, the full range of specialist diagnosis, treatment and care to patients requiring oncology services, as outlined in the proposed program which include the following: Clinical oncology management of urology malignancy. Clinical oncology management of colorectal malignancy. New patient numbers approx. 200-250 per year, in line with RCR guidelines. Clinic reviews. To work with and support the established multi-disciplinary site-specific teams. Outpatient chemotherapy and inpatient clinical opinions. Participate in the out of hours on-call service (Please see attached JD for full details of the On-Call service) To take an active role in research and clinical trials. Contribute actively to clinical governance within the department. To support and develop quality improvement projects within the department. Flexibility to undertake different appropriate clinical tasks within allocated DCC sessions at the request of the Clinical Leads. Actively participate in the unit's Teaching Programme and undertake supervision, teaching and training of medical trainees and other multi-professional staff, in line with guidance from the relevant Royal Colleges or specialty bodies. Participate in clinical guidelines development, audit and CPD and ensure successful revalidation when required. Appropriate desk space and secretarial support will be available