Consultant in Medical Oncology covering Breast and Gynaecology.

You will be joining a team of 15 Consultants providing comprehensive Oncology services to the 750,000 strong population of Lincolnshire. ULHT has a comprehensive range of radiotherapy and chemotherapy treatments at Lincoln County Hospital, with chemotherapy, also provided at Pilgrim Hospital (Boston) and Grantham and District Hospital. In addition, we have a Mobile chemotherapy unit (MCU) that delivers chemotherapy to eligible patients in Louth, Grantham and Skegness.

Out-Patient clinics are provided at Lincoln County Hospital and Pilgrim Hospital Boston. We also provide virtual outpatient clinics for patients and there are options for consultants to be able to work remotely from home. There are also opportunities to undertake phase 2 and 3 clinical trials.

Main duties of the job

This post has been assessed as attracting 10 basic PA's per week plus additional programmed activities by separate negotiation, as well as a 1:13 on call. This is a Trustwide appointment based at Lincoln County Hospital with one day a week at Pilgrim Hospital, Boston.

You will be supported by 4 Specialty Doctors, 2 Advanced Clinical Practitioners, 3trainee Doctors along with, 2 Advanced Clinical Practitioners and 3 Clinical Nurse Specialists.

Base: Lincoln with one date for week at Pilgrim Hospital Boston

The Department:

• The Oncology Department at Lincoln houses the Oncology Assessment Unit (OAU), radiotherapy, oncology outpatients clinics as well as the Ingham Suite for chemotherapy.
• There are 4 Consulting Rooms and 4 examination rooms.
• There are Specialist Nurse and radiographer led Clinics
• All Day Case patients are cared for on Ingham Suite, Lincoln and the Chemotherapy Suite, Pilgrim Hospital, Boston

Applicants should be fully registered with the UK General Medical Council or be within 6 months of completion of CCT at the time of interview

About us

What's the hospital like?

Pilgrim Hospital is situated beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.

Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services.

Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the new medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service

Louth Hospital is set on the edge of the Wolds and serves the communities of Louth and the local area. It provides day case surgery, outpatients, and x-ray and endoscopy services

If you want to make a difference and be part of something new and exciting then we would love to hear from you so, what are you waiting for?!

Excellence in rural healthcare, delivered by people who put patients at the heart of everything they do

One Trust,Endless opportunities

Job description
Job responsibilities

Whats in it for you??

So, apart from being part of a team that puts patients at the heart of everything we do, and seeing lives improved by the treatments we give, youll also get the following:

• • NHS Pension: A generous and flexible pension scheme with contributions from us as your employer.
  • Annual Leave: Starting at 27 days a year, rising to 33 days after 10 years plus eight bank holidays (for staff covered by Agenda for Change)
  • Flexible working & career breaks: Helping you match work and home life ask about reduced hours, compressed hours, flexible working, term-time only working, job sharing and unpaid leave.
  • Bank working: The chance to work extra hours at enhanced rates and well pay you weekly ideal if your income needs a quick boost.
  • Relocation packages: If a relocation package is offered for the role, you could qualify for expenses of up to 25% of your starting salary.

And theres more!!:

• • Family & Childcare including on-site nurseries at Lincoln County Hospital and Pilgrim Hospital Boston, maternity, paternity, adoption & shared parental leave following a set period of employment.
  • Health & Wellbeing including mindfulness, counselling, mental health first aid, health check MOTs, physiotherapy, eye tests.
  • Learning & Development including Lincolnshire Talent Academy, leadership training, medical education, clinical education, Lincolnshire clinical research and GP speciality training programme.
  • Discounts & Salary Sacrifice including Cycle2Work, car lease scheme, home electronics and wider wallet.
  • Rewards & Recognition including staff awards, long service awards, retirement awards, examples of excellence and staff lottery.

What should you do next?

Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. your NHS needs you!!!

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• On General Medical Council Specialist Register for Medical Oncology or within 6 months of achieving this
• MRCP

Desirable

• Higher degree PhD/MD

Specialist knowledge
Essential

• Extensive experience and training in medical oncology
• Experience of involvement in clinical research and audit
• Teaching junior staff

Desirable

• A specialist interest in a specialist area to complement the other consultants in the department
• Publications in recognised (speciality) journals
• Research projects relating to speciality

Knowledge/Skills and Aptitudes
Essential

• Organisational Skills
• Communication skills
• Leadership skills

Desirable

• Completed advanced communications skills course

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