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Job summary

Main area
Oncology
Grade
Specialty Doctor
Contract
Fixed term: 24 months
Hours
  • Full time
  • Flexible working
10 sessions per week
Job ref
384-LP-EMF15553-A
Employer
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Town
Guildford, Surrey
Salary
£52,530 - £82,400 per annum depending on experience, plus London Weighting
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
05/05/2024 23:59

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Specialty Doctor in Oncology

Specialty Doctor

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Oncology Specialty Doctor to join the Oncology team at St Luke’s Cancer Centre at the Royal Surrey Hospital (RSH), for a 24 month fixed-term contract.

The successful applicant will be based at the RSH in Guildford providing a high level of medical care to the Oncology patients in the outpatient clinics.  The job plan will involve travelling to our local outreach partner oncology sites to provide clinic cover, as well as working on the Guildford site.

There will be an expectation to work within the tumour group teams, covering the service, where required.  This may require travelling to any of our outreach partner sites.  Excellent communication and team working will be required with the tumour teams.    The post holder will also be required to cover regular on call duties, as per the contract.

This is a 10PA post consisting of outpatient clinics, ward work, AOS, MDT meetings, radiotherapy and chemotherapy prescribing.  In order to fulfil the responsibilities of this post you must be eligible for full GMC registration.  This is a new post within the department and will be a permanent appointment.

Main duties of the job

·         Specifically adopt, in conjunction with colleagues, an active role in the delivery of the Oncology service for the Division.

·         Provide direct input to patient care, contribute to multi-disciplinary teams and participate in the delivery and development of management strategies for routine Oncology conditions, both elective and emergency.

·         Assume a continuous commitment for the care of patients, even if employed less than full-time and ensure that adequate arrangements are made for leave and off duty periods.

·         Promote high professional standards of clinical care for patients, both through direct patient care and by the maintenance of continuing professional development.

Exercise the freedom to develop specialist elements of the services to reflect perceived priorities within available resources

Please see full job description attached.

Working for our organisation

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

We have received an overall Good rating from the CQC with Medical care (including older peoples care), End of Life Care and Maternity services being deemed Outstanding by the CQC.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HsiGn9joTQ 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Here at St Luke’s, we aim to provide first class, high quality care for all of our patients in a friendly and professional setting.  Our services have received national recognition and praise and our patients benefit from the latest and most innovative treatments available, delivered by a team of committed and highly skilled staff.  You will be joining our team of 29 oncologists, supported by a team of Specialist Registrars, Specialty Doctors, SHOs, AHP’s and Specialist Nurses.

Candidates from either the UK, or overseas are welcome to apply.  We would welcome enquiries from anyone wishing to follow the RCR CESR training route onto the specialist registers.  The department is actively supporting individuals embarking on this career pathway.

 

The Royal Surrey County Hospital Foundation Trust provides specialist Cancer and Haemato-Oncological care, including complex Cancer surgery, to the population of the South West Surrey and Hampshire, a catchment area of approximately 1.4 million. Non-surgical oncological treatment for these patients is provided at the St. Luke’s Cancer Centre, which is an integral part of the Trust. There are close links with surrounding cancer units and the Surrey Clinical Research Centre.

Person specification

Qualifications / Registration

Essential criteria
  • Full GMC Registration with license to practice
  • At least four years of postgraduate training, two of which are in a relevant specialty
  • FRCR or Equivalent

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Oncology expertise in specialist tumour group
  • Fully trained Specialist in chosen field, experience in Clinical Oncology
  • Ability to offer opinion on and take independent responsibility for Oncology patients in the specialist tumour group

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Dr Sophie Otter
Job title
Chief of Service
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01483571122
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