About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated FY3 doctor to join our Adelaide Ward (Oncology) team. This is full-time post (40 hrs) on a 6-month fixed-term contract basis.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will contribute to the safe running of the ward, working alongside a multidisciplinary team to provide the highest quality care to patients.
About us
The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest District General Hospitals in the country. The hospital achieved Foundation Trust status on 1st June 2006 and was the first Foundation Trust in the South Central Strategic Health Authority. The Trust is Reading's biggest employer and may form the central hospital for one of the country's new medical schools.
The aim of the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust's Oncology Service is to become a leader in the field of Oncology management and the successful applicant must therefore have the pre-requisite procedural and leadership skills as well as teamwork, drive and ambition to succeed in achieving these goals.
Job description Job responsibilities
We are looking for a highly motivated FY3 doctor to join our Adelaide Ward (Oncology) team. This is full-time post (40 hrs) on a 6-month fixed-term contract basis.
Person Specification
essential Essential
GMC full registration relevant years experience within Clinical Oncology
Desirable
Further qualifications (BSc/MRCP or equivalent etc. /courses)
Clinical Knowledge, Experience & Skills Essential
Ability to communicate and work effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, nurses, other staff and agencies. Ability to prioritise clinical need Aware of own limitations, and when to escalate for senior review. Understands principles of patient confidentiality, consent and data protection Able to communicate clearly in written and spoken English e.g. able to write legible records Able to contribute to teaching and learning of others in the clinical setting, to discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand
Desirable
Clinical experience and training in Clinical Oncology
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Address RBH
Reading
RG1 5AN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)