Consultant in Medical Oncology with a specialist interest in Breast and Melanoma/other tumour type
Consultant in Medical Oncology with a specialist interest in Breast and Melanoma/other tumour type
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Job Description
We are seeking a new Consultant colleague to join the Oncology team based at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust specialising in Breast Cancer with melanoma or an additional tumour type depending on candidates site-specific interests such as Upper GI Colorectal Urology or indeed an all Breast cancer position.
Portsmouth Oncology Centre provides oncological treatments for patients diagnosed with Breast Malignancy at Queen Alexandra Hospital Portsmouth St Richards Hospital Chichester and St Marys Hospital Isle of Wight. Each site runs a separate Breast MDT but common protocols and combined Breast Oncological Educational meetings exist with all the Breast Oncologists working well as a team. Clinics run at each hospital site with chemotherapy treatment day units at each hospital. All radiotherapy is delivered at Queen Alexandra Hospital Portsmouth. There are four Clinical Oncologists supporting the Breast service and a Consultant Radiographer with a Consultant Radiographer in training. Portsmouth was one of the first UK centres to implement IMC radiotherapy offering this technique routinely to suitable patients. Nurse and pharmacy prescribers support the chemotherapy service in early and metastatic disease with a programme to continue to develop these and other supportive roles. Portsmouth is a Breast Screening Centre and has specialist oncoplastic and reconstructive services.
The Breast component of the post is to support the service for St Richards Hospital Chichester so for the West Sussex population with the other tumour type being based at Portsmouth.
The melanoma service also supports patients being diagnosed with skin cancer in Portsmouth West Sussex and the Isle of Wight but with most of the treatments delivered at Queen Alexandra Hospital with support of homecare services for immunotherapy. The MDT is based in the dermatology Unit at St Marys Hospital Portsmouth where there is a dedicated Unit with excellent dermatological services including Mohs surgery for non-melanoma skin cancers. The service is supported by CNS with plans for non-medical prescribers in the service. MDT is held on Teams.
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust is a fully functioning acute general hospital with all acute services to support Oncology services including complex interventional radiology pleural drainage and radiofrequency ablation of liver lesions. SABR has been adopted including for oligometastases.
There is a well-established Oncological Research team supporting and encouraging clinical trials and links with the University of Portsmouth. Participation in and leading research is strongly encouraged as is the development of academic roles.
Medical Students visit the department on attachment from Southampton Medical School but a postgraduate Medical School in Portsmouth opens with first intake October 2024 with the Oncology module in year 2 from 2025 with opportunities for teaching and also academic roles within the Medical School.
Key Responsibilities:
The appointee will join the Oncology team as a Medical Oncology Consultant and will be expected to participate in all facets of departmental activity and take an active role in management over a career.
A full-time substantive Consultant Oncologist post of 10 PA is available covering the job plan as detailed below. A part-time appointment would be considered with appropriate adjustment of job plan.
Intending applicants are encouraged to discuss their application by contacting Dr Caroline Archer Clinical Director 1@ or Dr Freddie Bartlett Head of Radiotherapy or phoneext. 4790 for an informal discussion and /or arrange a visit to the department.
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Interview date: TBC
Qualifications :
Essential
- Fully registered with GMC with a license to practice
- Entry on the GMC Medical Oncology Specialist Register CCT (or within 6 months at interview) or CESR/portfolio programme or GMC recognised equivalent training
Desirable
- MRCP or equivalent
- BSc
- MD or PhD
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Evidence of expertise in the areas of special interest relevant to the Job Plan
Desirable
- Breadth of experience in and outside speciality
- Evidence of a clinical or research fellowship
Knowledge
- Able to demonstrate appropriate level of clinical knowledge
- Knowledge and use of evidence-based practice
Research/Publications
Essential
- Participation in audit
- Willingness to participate in research as a Consultant
- Experience of recruiting to clinical trials
Desirable
- Research experience
- Published research in peer reviewed journal
Leadership/Management
Essential
- Evidence of effective team-working
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership/management experience within or outside of medicine
- Formal management training/qualification
- Ability and enthusiasm for leading service improvement
Additional Information :
The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ Race Equality and DisAbility and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.
We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education opinions culture ethnicity race sex gender identity and expression nation of origin age languages spoken veterans status colour religion disability sexual orientation and beliefs.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
