Locum Consultant in Clinical Oncology

Locum Consultant in Clinical Oncology

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Oncology Department at the University Hospitals of Leicester as a Locum Consultant Clinical Oncologist with an interest in Head and Neck cancers and the Acute Oncology Service.

This post will support, with other Consultant colleagues in the Centre, the provision of Oncological Services across the local network.

Tumour site specialisation has been fully developed and the post holder will be expected to offer expertise in the management of Head & Neck Tumours and acute oncology.

Opportunity exists for development of other specialist interests, and these can be negotiated for the right candidate.





In addition the successful candidate will be expected to explore opportunities to become involved in other exciting initiatives such as research and trials.

Main duties of the job

- undertake clinical and managerial responsibility for the agreed oncology specialties and patients.
- Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his / her charge in liaison with consultant colleagues
- attend and partake in the management of patients through the specific MDTs
- undertake research and show commitment to entering patients into clinical trials
- share responsibility for the clinical standards of the oncology service
- show responsibility for professional standards within oncology
- work as part of the Multidisciplinary Team
- attend national, network and local meetings as appropriate
- demonstrate a firm commitment to clinical governance including participation in effective clinical audit and continuing medical education
- co-operate with local management in the efficient running of services
- contribute to management within the Trust through the CMG






- participate in all teaching programmes for medical staff, medical students and other hospital employees as required
- be included with other consultants in the On-call and Receiving On-call Consultant rotas.
- comply with departmental and Trust policies and procedures

About us

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals :

- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.







Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all :

- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be a core member of a dynamic medical team aiming to deliver first class cancer care to the East Midlands.

To specialise in the delivery of SACT / radiotherapy for Head and Neck malignancies.

Participate in the Head and Neck MDTs working closely with surgical, Palliative Care and Oncology colleagues to provide a seamless service.







To demonstrate active participation in clinical trials helping to drive up trial recruitment and standards of care.

To provide leadership in clinical trials development and have an interest in clinical research.

To take an active role in undergraduate teaching

To carry out appropriate administration duties necessary to support the job.

Supervision, education and appraisal of junior staff.

To liaise closely with other specialties, departments and outside agencies in contributing to meeting the objectives of the Clinical Management Team

To take responsibility for ensuring that critical clinical incidents as defined in the Trusts Critical Incident Policy are reported in a timely manner.

To actively participate in audit.







To participate in yearly appraisal and the job planning process.

To undertake Mandatory & Statutory training as directed by the Trust and Clinical Management Team

To undertake a clinical managerial or leadership role at an appropriate point to meet the needs and objectives of the department.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

- MBBS or equivalent
- GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- MRCP / FRCP / FRCR or equivalent
- Fully Accredited for Higher Specialist training or will be eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date or experience in a similar role in the UK

Desirable

- Higher degree eg MSc, MD, PhD or equivalent
- Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations

Experience

Essential







- Fully training in Clinical Oncology
- Excellent clinical skills and experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the job plan
- Ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems, demonstrates clear logical thinking / analytical approach, understands evidence -based practice
- Willingness to develop skills and experience in area of interest
- IT skills, ability to use web browser, excel, word etc

Desirable

- Demonstrable experience / interest in Head and Neck cancer treatment and broad experience in other tumour sites. Experience in AOS
- Evidence of clinical or research commitment and a relevant specialty interest

Management

Essential







- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and supervise juniors
- Experience of leading teams and awareness of leadership styles
- Ability to effectively organise, prioritise and manage clinical workload
- Ability to prioritise time and information effectively
- Understanding of wider health agenda and modern NHS
- Willingness to work as a member of the team and share administrative responsibilities
- Knowledge and understand if clinical governance issues

Desirable

- Evidence of management and administrative experience
- Management training on an accredited course
- Awareness of service development issues
- Awareness of Oncology at a national level

Communication skills

Essential







- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues
- To be empathetic and sensitive, capacity to take others' perspectives and treat others with understanding

Desirable

- Highly developed emotional intelligence
- High standard of presentation both written and verbal
- Demonstrable track record of successful change management
- Proven ability to maintain focus in a demanding environment

Motivation

Essential

- Personal integrity and reliability
- Ability to motivate and develop both medical staff and non-medical staff

Desirable

Commitment to further develop the post and the service provided

Audit / Quality improvement

Essential

- Effective participation in and a commitment to clinical audit
- Knowledge of and commitment to clinical audit
- Participation in a quality improvement programme
- Experience of quality improvement work and audit

Desirable

- Undergone training in teaching and willingness to organise relevant audit activities including quality improvement evidence
- Completion of formal courses in audit and quality improvement
- Published audit including quality improvement

Research

Essential

- Understanding and interest in research
- Ability to appraise research critically
- Ability to supervise juniors undertaking research projects
- Evidence of recent research and development activity

Desirable

Publications in nationally and internationally recognised peer- reviewed journals on subjects relevant to the specialty

Teaching

Essential

- Experience of, and a commitment to training / teaching undergraduate and post-graduates
- Appraisal and assessment skills
- Ability to assess clinical competencies
- Enthusiastic and ability to inspire and lead others

Desirable

- Willingness to develop new approaches to teaching
- Post Graduate qualification in teaching and training

▶️ Locum Consultant in Clinical Oncology
🖊️ University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
📍 Leicester