The role is an exciting opportunity for a clinical oncologist with an interest and experience in Lung, Skin and AOS (Acute Oncology Service) to join an innovative and dynamic team of consultants, specialty doctors and advanced nurse practitioners in the Clinical Oncology Services at University Hospital Southampton (UHS) and Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (HHFT). 

Candidates wishing to work less than full time will be welcome to apply. 

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

This new post will involve responsibility for the care of patients with Lung cancer and non-melanoma skin cancer within both UHS and HHFT. The expectation is that this will involve 2 days per week in Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (BNHH), and three days in Southampton (UHS). The Lung component will involve joining a group of 4 clinical oncologists at UHS and include involvement in the Lung SABR service. The role will provide the sole clinical oncology input to the Lung MDTs held at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital (RHCH) Winchester, and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (BNHH), and work alongside Dr Remer, Medical Oncologist in the HHFT Lung Cancer service. An important component of the post will be the development and leadership of a rapid access, one stop palliative treatment clinic at BNHH to provide radiotherapy for patients in mid and north Hampshire. An additional focus will be non-melanoma skin cancer management: joining 2 clinical oncologists managing patients at UHS and be the sole provider for HHFT based patients. 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 1:16

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 and 4 SAS grade doctors working in the department. In addition there are 8 whole time equivalent Specialist Registrars who take part in the Wessex clinical oncology training programme

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.

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.

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 Friday, 21 April 2023

Job Reference: 188-MT0919 - This vacancy closes on or before:  2^nd April 2023

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

PERSON SPECIFICATION

QUALIFICATIONS

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• GMC Registration
• MRCP or equivalent
• CCT in Clinical Oncology or appropriate qualifications and experience to allow entry on to the Specialist Register

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

• Recognised training in academic oncology with postgraduate qualification

EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• Broad experience in Clinical Oncology
• Experience of multidisciplinary team working
• Experience in the management of Lung cancer and non melanoma skin cancer

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

• Significant experience in Oncology research
• Experience of working within the NHS
• Teaching experience

SKILLS

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• Good clinical and interpersonal skills
• Good team worker
• Ability to manage staff and resources
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• IT Skills

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

• Track record or research including presentation and/or publications

VALUES

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values Patients First
• Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values Always Improving
• Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values Working Together

Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications. We will not accept any applications or queries via agencies, under any circumstances.