CONSULTANT CLINICAL ONCOLOGIST INTEREST IN BREAST CANCER – SABR

JOB OVERVIEW

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) and Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (HHFT) are pleased to be in the position to offer a 10.25PA substantive Consultant Clinical Oncology post specialising in the treatment of Breast Cancer and stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR) for bone metastases. Candidates wishing to work less than full time will be welcome to apply. 

The Clinical Oncology service based in Southampton provides a local and regional service; treating patients from Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, further afield across Wessex, and also the Channel Islands. There is a collaborative approach with neighbouring Cancer Centres in Poole and Portsmouth, and active engagement in the Thames Valley and Wessex Operational Delivery Network (ODN). 

There are 21 Consultant Clinical Oncologists, 4 SAS grade doctors, in addition there are 8 whole time equivalent Specialist Registrars who take part in the Wessex clinical oncology training programme.

MAIN DUTIES OF THE JOB

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.

WORKING FOR OUR ORGANISATION

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care. 

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION AND MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

What you’ll do

This new post will involve responsibility for the care of patients with Breast cancer within both UHS and HHFT and deliver SABR bone treatment for patients within region.

The expectation is the post will involve 2 days per week in Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (BNHH), and three days in Southampton (UHS).

The Breast component will involve joining a group of 5 clinical oncologists at UHS and alongside Dr Raj, provide clinical oncology expertise to the Breast cancer MDT for Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (HHFT).

The HHFT MDT covers patients from Royal Hampshire County Hospital (RHCH) Winchester, under Dr Raj, and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (BNHH)

Provision of non-surgical oncology for Breast cancer patients at BNHH will be shared with Dr Remer, Medical Oncologist.

An important component of the post will be the continued development and delivery of the SABR bone service through the UHS Oligometastatic SABR MDT, Led by Dr Wood.

The radiotherapy department has undergone major development and investment over the last few years. This has included replacement of all 6 Southampton Elekta linacs and incorporating and matching the Elekta Linac on the BNHH site as a satellite unit. 2 Southampton linacs have Exac Trac® and Hexa POD® couch for SRS and Head and neck cancer treatments. A superficial/orthovoltage facility is also available in Southampton for skin treatment.

UHS has strong links with the University of Southampton and there will be opportunities to become involved in collaborative research, clinical trials and medical student teaching.

There will also be a contribution to the acute oncology service in BNHH. The post holder will participate in the Southampton Clinical Oncology on call rota. This provides evening / night-time telephone advice during the week and ward rounds on Saturday and Sunday with a frequency of approximately 1:18

What we’re looking for

Applicants should have CCT in clinical oncology and be on the GMC Specialist Register. Consideration will also be given to applicants with consultant level experience working towards GMC specialist registration.

Where equivalent qualifications or experience are being offered, it is essential that candidates should provide confirmation of this from the relevant College or Faculty in the United Kingdom and attach the confirmation to your application.

When applying please remember to include your CCT date in the membership of professional bodies section of the online application form, which is where you must also record your GMC number.

All applications must be made online via www.jobs.nhs.uk.  CV or paper applications are not accepted.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Individuals wishing to apply must be fully registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) and should be either already on or within 6 months of eligibility to be included on the specialist register of the GMC.

The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003. 

Interviews will be held on Thursday, 22 September 2022

Job Reference: 188-MT0776 - This vacancy closes on or before: 6th September 2022

Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.

For further details and to arrange a visit please contact Dr Andrew Bateman, lead consultant for Clinical Oncology on 023 8120 6802 email: Andrew.bateman@uhs.nhs.uk

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