Company Description
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
Job Description
Job Summary:
We are seeking an enthusiastic Consultant Clinical Oncology colleague to join our existing Urology and Lung Cancer practices. The post-holder will provide oncological treatments (both radiotherapy and systemic treatments) for patients diagnosed with:
- Urological cancers (Isle of Wight)
- Lung cancers (Portsmouth)
The successful candidate will provide radiotherapy treatments for Urological cancers on the Isle of Wight, as well as systemic therapies for patients with metastatic prostate cancer. On the island he/she will work alongside a Medical Oncologist and supported by Specialist Registrars, prescribers and Clinical Nurse Specialists. A joint Isle of Wight/Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust MDT is held weekly. The department is in the top 10 recruiters nationally to the PACE-NODES trial and has recently started offering prostate SABR routinely to eligible patients. The department has also for many years been one of the highest recruiters to the STAMPEDE trial and is currently completing RTTQA approval for participation in the SABR arm of the trial (including spinal SABR).
The Lung practice will be based at Queen Alexandra Hospital and represents an expansion of this thriving team of Clinical Oncologists and Medical Oncologists treating patients across Portsmouth and West Sussex. The successful candidate will provide radiotherapy (including SABR) with concurrent systemic therapy, where required, but will not be required to give chemotherapy in the metastatic setting. Like the Urology practice, the Lung team also have an active and expanding thoracic and radiotherapy research portfolio.
The post is a 10 PA post, although candidates wishing to work fewer PAs are most welcome to discuss their requirements with the department. Other site specialty interests could be accommodated, however, and candidates are encouraged to discuss their preferences.
Approximate new referrals would be approximately 80-100 per year for each practice, totalling approximately 160-200 referrals per year. A 10 PA post is based on 8 PAs DCC and 2 PAs SPA.
Key Responsibilities:
The appointee will join the Oncology Team as a Clinical Oncology Consultant and will be expected to participate in all facets of departmental activity. The post will be based at Queen Alexandra Hospital. Full participation in teaching, clinical supervision, audit and research is expected.
Intending applicants are encouraged to discuss their application by contacting Dr Caroline Archer, Clinical Director caroline.archer@porthosp.nhs.uk, or Dr Freddie Bartlett, Head of Radiotherapy frederick.bartlett@porthosp.nhs.uk, or phone 02392 286000 ext. 4790 for an informal discussion and /or arrange a visit to the department.
Please See AttachedJob Description,Job Plan,Department Information(Awaiting Royal College Approval)
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nterview Date: to be confirmed
Qualifications
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- Higher professional training in Clinical Oncology
Desirable
- MRCP/FRCP or equivalent
- BSc or MD
Clinical Experience
- Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT, CESR/portfolio programme or European Community Rights
- An appropriate higher Clinical Oncology qualification
Clinical Skills
- Demonstrable skills and experience of expertise in the areas of special interest relevant to the Job Plan
- Understanding of clinical risk management
Knowledge
- Able to demonstrate appropriate level of clinical knowledge
- Knowledge and use of evidence-based practice
- IT skills
- Effective, confident presentation ability
- Experience in and outside specialty
Research/Publications
Essential
- Experience in recruiting to clinical trials
- Willingness to participate in research as a consultant
- Participation in audit
Desirable
- Research Experience
- Published research in peer reviewed journal
Leadership/Management
Essential
- Evidence of leadership/management experience within/outside medicine
- Evidence of effective team working
- Ability and enthusiasm for leading service improvement
Desirable
- Formal management training/qualification
Essential
Teaching Experience
- Teaching of junior doctors
Desirable
- Formal teaching/Educational experience and qualifications
Other
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Logical thinking, problem solving and decision making
- Ability to organise oneself and prioritise clinical need
- Ability to work in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of NHS Clinical Governance and Resource Constraints
- Probity
- Effective, confident presentation ability
- Prizes and honours
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, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.
