About this role
Job summary
The Clinical Fellow will work in a highly supportive environment, working closely with a multi-disciplinary team to support the delivery of treatments to patients at VCC, and wider service improvement. Radiotherapy development within VCC is overseen by the Radiotherapy Delivery Group (RDG), membership of which includes clinicians, medical physicists and radiographers. Participation in the RDG will be expected of the post holder.
As well as providing a clinical presence within the radiotherapy service the post holder will be expected to support other clinical activities of VCC including Acute Oncology Service, outpatient, radiotherapy planning and inpatient support. The Fellow will be expected to support the educational requirements of the multi-disciplinary workforce of VCC as it continues the clinical implementation of advanced radiotherapy techniques and other clinical, training and research improvement services.
This post is a fixed term/secondment for 12 months from start date to meet the needs of the service. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
This post would suit a post-FRCR fellowship clinical oncology STR or equivalent with an interest in advanced radiotherapy techniques. Applications from pre-fellowship STRs will also be considered. The applicant will need to seek prospective approval from PMETB for an 'out of programme research/experience' before taking up the post. The post holder will be expected to develop his/her understanding of advanced radiotherapy, including advanced imaging for target volume definition, IMRT and PBT planning, internal organ motion and IGRT.
The postholder will join a team of StR's and contribute to outpatient clinical care and inpatient ward care, including the Acute Oncology Service and admission assessment unit The postholder may opt to be included in rotational On-call for the Acute Oncology Service through day time hours and second non-resident on-call overnight.
The post will provide opportunities for experience in clinical trials research with Cis, trial recruitment, RTQA and early phase trials. The postholder will be expected to be involved in development in SRT , roll out to new sites, develop image based planning and adaptive treatment, non medical planning, training and QA.
About us
Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centre and ouraward-winning Welsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.
Formed in 1994, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to provide the key principles of prudent healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.
At Velindre University NHS Trust we aim to foster a culture of discovery, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We will achieve this by embedding research and innovation into everything we do, to deliver meaningful, measurable impact for our patients and communities.
If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.
Visit our website to find out more https://velindre.nhs.wales/
Job description Job responsibilities
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These are the current applicable pay scales; however, these may change upon implementation of the framework agreement for reform to the terms and conditions of service for resident doctors and dentists in Wales. Further details can be found at BMA+-+Framework+Agreement+Wales
Person Specification
QUALIFICATION & ELIGIBILITY Essential
Qualified Medical Practitioner Eligible for GMC Registration FRCR or equivalent Completion of UK Foundation training program or equivalent
EXPERIENCE Essential
Evidence of experience in a range of acute medical specialties, with experience of managing patients on unselected medical take during core training or equivalent Have evidence that their present level of achievement and performance is commensurate with the totality of their period of training Not already hold, nor be eligible to hold, a CCT/CESR in the specialty they are applying Not have previously relinquished or been released / removed from a training programme in this specialty, except under exceptional circumstances
Desirable
Experience at CT/ST 1/2 level of managing patients with cancer disease and managing cancer-related
CLINICAL SKILLS Essential
Demonstrates awareness of the basics of managing patients with cancer Competence at core completion level in the management of medical emergencies, in patients and out patients Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems Able to work without direct supervision where appropriate Able to prioritise clinical need Demonstrates current ALS certification or equivalent
Desirable
Evidence of skills in the management of acute medical emergencies (e.g. ALERT, IMPACT certification)
ACADEMIC SKILLS Essential
Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence based practice, patient safety and clinical quality improvement initiatives Demonstrates knowledge of evidence informed practice Evidence of teaching experience and/or training in teaching
Desirable
Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, and involvement in a formal research project Evidence of a portfolio of audit/quality improvement projects, including where the audit loop has been closed and there is evidence of learning of the principles of change management Evidence of involvement in teaching students, postgraduates and other professionals Evidence of participation in a teaching course
KNOWLEDGE Essential
Applicants must have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues; as demonstrated by one of the following: Undergraduate medical training undertaken in English or academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) results showing a score of at least 7.0 in each domain (speaking, listening, reading, writing),with an overall score of at least 7.5, to be achieved in a single sitting and within 24 months of the time of application
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 Velindre Cancer Centre
Address Velindre Cancer Centre
Velindre Road
Whitchurch
CF14 2TL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://velindre.nhs.wales/velindrecc/ (Opens in a new tab)