A fantastic opportunity for a GP with an interest in Oncology to join our friendly Team in Cornwall. This is a substantive post working 2 clinical sessions on Wednesday with an option for further sessions.

This role focuses on the ongoing care in outpatients of cancer patients and works alongside a large existing team of General Practitioners . There is a specific gap in support on Tuesdays which would involve working with the Breast cancer teams. Working closely with the Oncology Consultants and wider team, you will be trained to assess and support cancer patients, including the safe prescription of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy. We want you to develop in this role, becoming an important part of our team.

As the only Cancer Centre for the Duchy, the Sunrise Centre provides a full range of cancer treatments for our patients as close to home as possible. We are early adopters of new treatments and have a large and active clinical trial portfolio, being second highest recruiters in the Peninsula. Alongside this quality of care, we deliver in quantity, regularly being in the top 5 departments in the country for radiotherapy treatments per machine and treatment complexity. We continue to be one of the highest scoring Trusts in the National Cancer Patient Experience Survey with our highly trained specialist nurses notably praised. With £135 million in new investments, the Trust is currently building a brand new Haematology-Oncology Inpatient Unit, due to open in 2022.

Main duties of the job
 

• This popular role focuses on the ongoing care in outpatients of cancer patients and works alongside a large existing team of General Practitioners working in Oncology. There is a specific gap in support on Wednesday which would mainly involve working with the Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer and H&N Cancer teams.
• Working closely with the Oncology Consultants and wider team, you will be trained to assess and support cancer patients, including the safe prescription of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy.
• There is also potential opportunity to contribute to the assessment and management of in-patients with cancer as part of the Acute Oncology Service and forthcoming Oncology Acute Assessment Unit..
• You will be expected to participate in teaching and in Continuing Medical Education (CME).
• Where possible, engagement in governance and audit activity is encouraged.
• We want you to develop in this role, becoming an important part of our team.

About us

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.

The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds

We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.

The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.

We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.

Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career

Job description
Job responsibilities

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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• MRCP

Desirable

• GMC GP Register

Experience
Essential

• Completed at least 4 years full time post graduate training (or equivalent on a LTFT basis)

Desirable

• Experience or Interest in Oncology

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