Consultant Clinical Oncologist
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
CQC: Requires improvementPlymouth
Salary
£113,565 – £150,569
Posted
4 weeks ago
About the role
The Oncology service is delighted to open the opportunity for a Clinical Oncologist ( Lung and Urology) and a Medical Oncologist (Breast and GI) to join our expanding team. Other interests will also be strongly considered, and the job can be shaped to individual's experience and preferences. There are new opportunities across several cancer sites, which are negotiable depending on qualifications and experience. Facilities include an on-site Chemotherapy Day unit. Our Radiotherapy Suite is also nearing completion of a major upgrade for completion in 2026. University Hospitals Plymouth is proud to offer our patients a broad portfolio of clinical trials and supports all staff to engage in research, all Oncology staff are supported with job-planned time, and a team of Research staff. Each Consultant manages their own site-specific workload, working collaboratively as a site team to ensure that new patients are seen within 7 days of referral as much as possible. You will participate in our Acute Oncology Service on a 1 week in 14 rotation. If you share our ambition to provide high-quality patient-centred care and enjoy a lifestyle that is second to none, think Plymouth. Enquiries should be directed to Dr Udaiveer Panwar, upanwar@nhs.net Tel: 01752 432337.
These are full-time positions comprising of 10 programmed activities (PA's) based at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust NHS Trust. As per trust guidance a minimum of 1.5 PAs are dedicated to SPAs. You will be expected to participate in a minimum of 1 in 14 acute oncology service cover including weekend rounds and off site cover at night. On call duties are supported by an Oncology SpR. Appropriate dedicated specialist nursing and administrative and operational support will also be provided. All members of the consultant team would be expected to undertake the following weekly routines: Two Inpatient ward rounds for your named patients Cancer site specific MDTs New Patient and Follow Up clinics. Supporting resident junior medical staff with training. AOS rounds (when undertaking on call weeks) Radiotherapy planning Chemotherapy prescribing Peer review