Job summary
- Main area
- Oncology
- Grade
- Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent: Cancer of Unknown Primary & Acute Oncology Service
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 432-MI2374
- Employer
- East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Ipswich
- Town
- Ipswich
- Salary
- £93,666 - £126,281 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 08/05/2024 15:00
Employer heading
Consultant Oncologist - *Welcome Bonus-£20K*
Consultant
We are one of the largest NHS organisation in England. Our scale provides exciting opportunities for development, innovation, research, education and training.
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Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of all we do; and it forms part of the ESNEFT’s core activities. The Trust operates and relies on everyone treating each other with dignity and respect, to receive equitable and fair treatment in the implementation of Policies, Procedures and in its Practices, to foster positive work relationships, and finally to act with integrity as a professional within ESNEFT as well as a representative of the NHS as a whole. The EDI Agenda reflects the Trust values such as Optimistic, Appreciative and Kind. In line with the NHS Long Term Plan, People Plan, People Promise and a Model Employer intrinsic in the Equality Diversity and Inclusion Agenda, we consistently strive to improve, to take the learning into Action for a better ESNEFT.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge then we are keen to hear from you.
Job overview
Consultant Oncologist in Upper Gastrointestinal, Cancer of Unknown Primary & Acute Oncology Service
An opportunity has arisen to join our team at Ipswich Hospital, applications are invited to join our Friendly and dynamic team within Oncology department,
- part of the East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust. There may be the opportunity in keeping with our Clinical Strategy for cross-site working at our other hospital site at Colchester if service needs require
- The post being advertised is a replacement With the appointment to the vacant post, there will be eight oncologists with their primary base at Ipswich Hospital, and eight Oncologists based at Colchester Hospital. The Departments of Oncology is within the ‘Oncology & Haematology Clinical Delivery Group’ of the ‘Cancer and Diagnostics’ Division
- Applicants will have completed CCT or equivalent (CESR) and must be on the Specialist Register.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for patients with Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer, Cancer of the Unknown Primary and will contribute to the Acute Oncology Service.
10 PA’s will be offered with the possible option of 1 more A minimum of 8.5 PA’s will be for direct patient care and 1.5 PA’s for SPA.
1 in 8 Consultant rota On call is categorised as Category B Med Frequency. Out of hours cover is provided by the General Medical On Call team.
Consultants support the daily board round and weekly MDT ward rounds.
There is an 8am-6pm Acute Oncology Service Monday to Friday, run by nurse specialists who are supported by an Oncologist every weekday.
The proposed Timetable is indicative of the work required but is not rigid and can be flexible depending on service needs and interests of the applicant. A job plan will be agreed with the appointed candidate ahead of commencing their post.
Working for our organisation
One of the largest Trust’s in East Anglia, East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) provide hospital and community health services to people living across a wide geographical area. We deliver care from two main hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, six community hospitals and in patients’ own homes. You will be joining a team of almost 12,000 amazing colleagues providing care to approximately a million people.
Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (if applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services. We offer a range of flexible working opportunities.
Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which do not work or cause time delays for our staff and patients.
To support our employees to achieve their career aspirations you may be eligible to obtain a qualification via an apprenticeship. For full details please see the attached Apprenticeship Handbook.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge then we are keen to hear from you.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
In conjunction with consultant colleagues he/she will organise and supervise the teaching of junior medical staff and students in the department.
Research, audit and teaching are vital for the growth of effective clinical care. The consultant will be expected to support and foster these non-clinical roles in conjunction with the incumbents and to take part in the teaching of medical undergraduates and postgraduates
It is expected that all consultants will share the administrative duties associated with the running of an effective department, which will include defining policy and guiding, advising and co-operating with Practitioners in the Trust, General Practitioners and staff in the Community
Person specification
interview
Essential criteria
- FRCR or European equivalent if Clinical Oncologist
- MRCP or equivalent if Medical Oncologist
- Should be registered in the Specialist Register for Oncology .
- Full GMC
Desirable criteria
- Ability to develop and maintain a sub-specialty interest.
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Liz Sherwin
- Job title
- Consultant Oncologist and Clinical Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01473 712233
- Additional information
Applicants or prospective applicants are encouraged to visit both the Ipswich and Colchester departments and to meet prospective ESNEFT colleagues. Arrangements for visiting or any enquiries can be made by contacting:
Ipswich Hospital
Dr Liz Sherwin
Consultant Oncologist and Clinical Lead
Email: [email protected]
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