About this role
Job summary
We are delighted to offer this exciting opportunity for a Consultant Paediatric and Adolescent Oncologist to join the paediatric oncology team within the Children and Young People's Cancer Service. This is a fixed term position of 12 months to cover Maternity leave.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled colleague to join our team delivering expert care to children and young people with cancer. Specifically, we are looking for someone with a demonstrable interest in late effects. The role will also include supporting clinical oncologists to deliver proton-beam radiotherapy to external patients - in a complementary area of specialism e.g. brain tumours, rare tumours or sarcoma. Attending and on-call cover of paediatric oncology and teenage in-patients is a core part of the post.
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Main duties of the job
The job plan will contain 7 Programmed Activities per week to be carried out on UCLH sites.o Emergency duties (including emergency work carried out during or arising from on-call)o On-Call: The post will contribute to the CYPCS acute on-call rota. This will be a 1:7 consultant on call for paediatric oncology and 1:7 weekends with ward rounds on site each day; and subsequently on call from home with return if necessary. o Attending: The post holder will be responsible for about 10 attending weeks per year (1 in 8) with clinical responsibility for acute oncology care in inpatient, ambulatory care, Grafton Way building radiotherapy suites and outpatient environments. The expectation is for the conduct of a minimum of 2 formal ward rounds per week.o Multi-disciplinary meetings or other meetings which relate directly to patient care including the late effects MDT. There are additional requirements to attend psychosocial MDTs in paediatrics and separately in TYA, particularly when "attending" to advocate for own patients. o Outpatient clinics. The post holder will conduct 2-3 clinics per week, one of which will be late effects.o Collaborative working with Clinical Oncology team to provide paediatric oncology expertise for external patients referred for proton-beam and photon radiotherapyo Administration directly related to the above (including but not limited to referrals & notes)
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About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application
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Supporting activities include: Subspecialty Service Development Undergraduate teaching and examining Postgraduate teaching Educational supervisor to trainees (pending accreditation as an Educational Supervisor) Research, governance and quality improvement activities Representing the division on committees Personal CPDThere will be options for additional PAs through Trust leadership and management roles or by participating in private practice.
UCLH is one of the largest late effects services for adult survivors of childhood and adolescent/young adult cancer in the UK and likely in Europe. The service offers risk stratified follow up ranging from monthly multi-disciplinary clinics to patient initiated follow up and echo technician led care. We have weekly nurse led transition clinics and specialist clinics for retinoblastoma. We have a monthly MDT to discuss transition and complex patients at UCLH as well as a GOSH transition MDT monthly. The successful candidate would be given the opportunity to take the lead on a chosen area of interest in late effects.
The unique cohort of referred patients within the UCLH Children and Young Peoples cancer service (CYPCS ) offers the opportunity to additionally be exposed to a complex cohort of rare cancers and the successful candidate is also given the support to develop specialist expertise in other tumour types.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications Essential
MRCPCH examination or equivalent - Full GMC Registration. NB: Non-UK trained doctors must be on the GMC register by date of appointment (having completed both PLAB1 and PLAB2) Individuals should meet one of the following: ohave their CCST in Paediatric Oncology and be on the specialist register; or obe within 6 months of their CCSTor oLocally Employed Doctors, Specialty Doctors, and Specialist Grades should submit their evidence portfolio to the GMC via the Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR) in time for approval to be on the Specialist register within six months of appointment
Desirable
A higher degree, MSc, MD, PhD or equivalent
Clinical Experience Essential
Senior clinical experience in late effects, good working knowledge of the long-term consequences of cancer treatment. Senior clinical experience in managing paediatric and teenage cancer Experience in supportive care of patients undergoing radiotherapy Valid level 3 safeguarding Valid BLS training Membership/ Participation in National late effects groups
Desirable
Knowledge of complications of retinoblastoma treatment and longterm consequences Experience working within NHS Locum consultant experience or evidence of "acting up" Research and clinical trial experience within Late Effects Valid APLS Evidence of regional or national leadership role
Knowledge and Skills Essential
Evidence of ability to work effectively within MDTs and external networks Fluent written and spoken English Willing to work unsupervised and make decisions Experience of clinical management of complex patients Good communication skills including breaking bad news Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively Meets the requirements of the GMC "Good Medical Practice"
Desirable
Knowledge of risk management, annual job planning, appraisal review process Familiarity with EPR Advanced communications skills course
Academic Essential
Evidence of participation in clinical audit/QI project and understanding of role in clinical practice Experience and knowledge of critical appraisal of evidence Willingness to teach all grades of multiprofessional staff
Desirable
"Training the Trainers" certification
Personal and People Development Essential
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, colleagues, managers and all other staff Energy and enthusiasm Ability to work under pressure Flexible approach Caring attitude to patients, carers and colleagues Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS Understanding of management issues including medical management, clinical governance, service planning and quality improvement
Desirable
Evidence of motivational skills
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 College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
Huntley Street
London
WC1E 6AG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)