About this role
Job summary
This post is for a Consultant Medical Oncologist with an interest in Melanoma, NMS and OTIS, based in Brighton but with a clinic in Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath, so must be prepared to travel between sites.
The workload predominantly relates to outpatient clinical activity, with regular commitments to caring for general oncology inpatients and review of patients in the same day emergency care unit as well as taking part in an out of hours oncology on call rota.
In addition the post will require clinical leadership, MDT attendance and active participation, medical student and registrar teaching, there will be clinical leadership and research opportunities.
Main duties of the job Outpatient Clinics MDM attendance SACT prescribing Clinical trials leadership and delivery Acute Oncology team leadership and clinical management Clinical admin generated from patients seen and liaison with other AHPs, and primary care Clinical Governance meetings Ward reviews when appropriate
About us
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer abuddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate Pack
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post.
Person Specification
Experience/ Qualifications Essential
Basic medical degree MB BS, FRCR or appropriate specialist qualification. or its recognised equivalent. Full and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview. o If you trained in the UK, you must also have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Oncology or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date. o If you trained outside the UK, you must provide evidence that your qualifications are equivalent to the UK CCT. (Equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
Desirable
Higher Degree
Clinical Skills and Experience Essential
Evidence of training in broad spectrum of oncology tumour sites Understanding of clinical risk management
Knowledge Desirable
Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning Essential
Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams. Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills Essential
Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
Recognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research Essential
Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable
Research experience Publications Prizes and honours
Career Progression Essential
Appropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes Essential
Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address Brighton
Eastern Road, Brighton
Brighton
BN2 5BE
Employer's website https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)