ConsultantPermanent

Consultant in Clinical Oncology (Breast)

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

CQC: Requires improvement

Brighton

Salary

£109,725 – £145,478

Training post

Unknown

Trust type

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Posted

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About the role

This post is for a Consultant Clinical Oncologist with an interest in Breast, based in Brighton but with clinics in Worthing Hospital, so must be prepared to travel between sites.

The workload predominantly relates to outpatient clinical activity, with regular commitments to caring for general oncology inpatients and review of patients in the same day emergency care unit as well as taking part in an out of hours oncology on call rota.

In addition the post will require clinical leadership, MDT attendance and active participation, medical student and registrar teaching, there will be clinical leadership and research opportunities.

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· Outpatient Clinics

Consultant in Clinical Oncology (Breast)

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

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· MDM attendance

· SACT prescribing

· Radiotherapy Planning

· Clinical trials leadership and delivery

· Acute Oncology team leadership and clinical management

· Clinical admin generated from patients seen and liaison with other AHPs, and primary care

· Clinical Governance meetings

· Ward reviews when appropriate

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Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post.

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Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. 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 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

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Person specification

Essential

Evidence of training in broad spectrum of oncology tumour sites
Understanding of clinical risk management
Basic medical degree
MB BS, FRCR or appropriate specialist qualification. or its recognised equivalent.
Full and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview. • If you trained in the UK, you must also have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Oncology or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date. • If you trained outside the UK, you must provide evidence that your qualifications are equivalent to the UK CCT. (Equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams.
Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Evidence of participation in audit
Appropriate progression of career to date
Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written

Desirable

Higher Degree
Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Recognised teaching qualification
Research experience
Publications
Prizes and honours