We have a fantastic opportunity to join our friendly department in the heart of beautiful Cornwall. Applications are invited for a substantive post as a Specialty Doctor in Oncology, working 4 clinical sessions on Tuesday and Friday with the option for further sessions if interested.

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 Tuesdays which would involve mainly 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 at RCHT 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 also 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 Trust in country in the National Cancer Patient Experience Survey with our highly trained specialist nurses notably praised.

Main duties of the job

This popular role focuses on the ongoing care in outpatients of cancerpatients and works as part of a large existing team of General Practitioners working in Oncology.

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.

You will be facilitated 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. Senior Doctors with GP experience bring a rich body of experience to the team and provide useful context to patients living with and beyond cancer.

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
Qualification
Essential

• MBBS or equivalent

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualifications MRCGP

Eligibility
Essential

• Eligible for Full registration with the GMC

Desirable

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

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