Job overview

We are currently seeking a full-time Medical Oncologist with an interest in gynaecological cancers to be based in Wrexham Maelor Hospital. This post is a replacement appointment which attracts 10 Programmed Activities and an on-call payment. Newly qualified consultants will be offered 3 SPA’s as standard. 
Applications are welcome from those who wish to work full or part-time.
BCUHB has 3 cancer centres consisting of a team of 23 consultants (11 clinical and 12 medical) providing care to the population of North Wales. We take pride in delivering exceptional care through multi-professional collaboration, ensuring patients are supported throughout their journey. 
The successful candidate will be based in Wrexham Maelor Hospital within the Shooting Star Unit. The appointee will have an on-call commitment at the North Wales Cancer Centre in Ysbyty Glan Clwyd on a 1 in 8 basis.
We encourage and welcome applications from colleagues who specialise in other tumour sites and will work to create a job plan that is beneficial to the individual and the department. 
Beyond clinical duties, there are opportunities to contribute to education and research as well as leadership functions.

Main duties of the job

•    To provide specialist oncological services to the population served with special reference to the common cancers and agreed appropriate oncology subspecialties and to be an active participant in each of these multidisciplinary teams.
•    To work closely with clinical consultant colleagues and to provide seamless cancer care for all patients.
•    To work closely with colleagues in other Divisions to assist in providing an efficient service for patients transferring between the different disciplines and during the patient journey.
•    To liaise with colleagues in Oncology, Haematology and Palliative Care to provide inpatient cover for oncology patients.  

Working for our organisation

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is Wales’s largest health organisation, with a budget of over £2.4 billion and a workforce of over 20,000 staff. The Health Board provides primary, community, mental health and acute hospital services for the population of North Wales. 

BCUHB provides a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and specialist hospital services across 3 acute hospitals and a network of community hospitals, health centres, clinics, and mental health units. It also co-ordinates or provides the work of GP practices and NHS services provided by dentists, opticians, and pharmacists across the region.

The Health Board is an integrated health system that strives for excellent, compassionate care delivered in partnership with the public sector and other statutory and third sector organisations. 

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.