Consultant Medical Oncologist - Melanoma and Breast

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Consultant Medical Oncologist - Melanoma and Breast

Consultant

Main area Oncology Grade Consultant Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week Job ref 438-CA868

Site Royal Preston Hospital Town Preston Salary £113,565 - £150,569 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 22/10/ :59

Job overview

We a looking for a Consultant Medical Oncologist to join the department on a full‑time permanent basis, based at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

This post attracts 10 Programmed Activities.

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals are the lead provider for adult radiotherapy services and provides systemic and radiotherapy treatments for Lancashire and South Cumbria (population 1.8 million) which includes 4 Trusts in total;

• Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
• University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
• East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
• Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will be expected to provide a comprehensive Oncology service together with Consultant colleagues and provide Oncology expertise in the management and development of site specialist cancer services.
• Collaborate with colleagues within the department to develop Oncology services.
• Work with and support the established multi‑disciplinary site‑specific teams.
• Liaise closely with surgeons, physicians and staff in other specialities and within the Trusts.
• Support the service during Consultant colleagues’ leave.Provide supervision and management of junior medical staff.
• Undertake teaching, examination and accreditations duties as requires and contribute to postgraduate andcontinuing education both locally and nationally.
• Undertake clinical audit, continuing medical education, contribute to the annual appraisal process and undertakeannual job planning review.
• Undertake research.

Working for our organisation

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides systemic and radiotherapy treatments for Lancashire and South Cumbria with its base at the Royal Preston Hospital at the Rosemere Cancer Centre.

We work together with our partners across the Lancashire and South Cumbria Cancer Alliance. The Cancer Centre has grown considerably since we opened in 1997, and we are proud of our reputation for excellent patient centred care and collaborative working.

The centre saw a large expansion in 2012 co‑locating chemotherapy and out‑patient services alongside radiotherapy. A second chemotherapy unit was opened in 2017 at the Chorley site, continuing the investment into Oncology services in the organisation. In late 2021, our dedicated 24 bedded oncology Ribblesdale ward was fully refurbished.

Services are supported by our Macmillan Information Centre and by the Rosemere Cancer Foundation Charity.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on:

• What we can offer
• The Team

Person specification

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
• MBBS or equivalent Holds CCT or equivalent or will obtain within 6 months of interview date
• Must be entered on the Specialist Register for Medical Oncology on date of taking appointment (or entry within 6 months)
• Higher research or educational degree

Experience and Skills

• Trained Clinical Supervisor Wide experience of Oncology practice- including relevant experience in chemotherapy and other systemic therapies
• Trained Educational Supervisor experience

Management

• Evidence of Clinical Leadership Evidence of commitment to audit and improving clinical practice/service development
• Formal management training

Personal

• Good organisation skills.
• Works well within a multidisciplinary environment
• Committed to collating and responding to patient feedback in line with revalidation recommendations.
• Resident within 30 minutes travel time to Preston

Research and Development

• Evidence of interest in personal development e.g. through research and/or publications
• Thorough understanding of medical audit - Must have undertaken and completed audit projects

We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, neurodiversity or veteran status are encouraged to apply for this post. Our Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is available Here

To support you in your application process we’ve created a What we can offer you guide that shows what you can expect when you join our hospitals. The guide includes links to our strategic aims and objectives as well as our values, development support and rewards and benefits. To help you get the best from your application we’ve also put together two guides to help you make your application the best it can be.

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Supporting Information

The supporting information section is an opportunity for you to showcase how your qualifications, knowledge, skill and experiences align with the requirements and criteria outlined in the job description and person. Our recruiting managers score applications based on the criteria listed in the person specification. They will be looking for evidence of how you meet these criteria. To increase your chances of securing an interview, provide examples of how you have applied your skills and knowledge in real‑life situations. Share work‑related successes and challenges you’ve navigated that align with the criteria. These could be from various aspects of your life, including work, education, and personal experiences.

Working Smarter pledge

We are reminded everyday of how important life is, so as part of our Working Smarter pledge we offer a variety of flexible working options and wellbeing support to enable our people to find and maintain the right work‑life balance.

Secondments

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Please note a young person must be in part time education or training until they’re 18. therefore if you are under 18 we are unable to employ you on a full time basis, unless it is in an apprenticeship role.

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If the role you’ve applied for requires a Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) check we will administer this on your behalf and the cost will be recovered from your salary, either as a one‑off payment, or over 3 months. The level of check required depends on the role that you have been offered. Currently the charges are - Basic DBS check £26.40 Standard DBS check £26.40 and Enhanced DBS check £54.40. You should be aware that if you are successful in obtaining a position that requires a DBS check but later withdraw your application, you may be required to reimburse the cost of the DBS check. DBS checks remain free of charge for volunteer positions. The DBS Code of Practice can be accessed here.

In line with guidance from United Kingdom Health Security Agency, all staff and volunteers are required to comply with Trust Infection Prevention and Control processes in relation to safe working. This includes mask wearing and adherence to social distancing at all Trust sites.

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You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Robin Portner Job title Clinical Director - Oncology Email address Telephone number Additional information

Informal enquiries and requests to visit the Hospitals are welcome and should be made, following shortlisting, with Mr Steve Canty, Medical Director and Silas Nicholls, Chief Executive .

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