About this role
Job summary
Whist this is a new post in the Trust working across the Acute Oncology and Palliative Care Teams - we welcome applicants from a wide range of related specialities, such as General Medicine, Geriatrics, Oncology and Palliative Medicine. We recognise the need for applicants to be able to assess patients as they present across our hospitals in Emergency Departments and to be able to support the Acute Oncology and Palliative Care services. Applicants will be working with Consultants in Palliative Medicine and providing out of hours cover across East Kent.
The Cancer, Haematology and Haemophilia Care Group consists of a variety of teams including Acute Oncology, Supportive and Palliative Care, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Haematology, Research Teams, Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy Teams to support both inpatient and outpatient pathways across the Trust.
Main duties of the job
These are new posts at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust. The post holders will be part of the Palliative Medicine Consultant Team but will act as Consultants responsible for the Acute Oncology and CUP Service for the Trust working in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team, including Acute Oncology Lead Practitioners and Acute Oncology Nursing Team.
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates for a Skilled Worker Visa for roles that are eligible at the time of application.
Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications and training Essential
Basic Medical Qualification e.g. MBBS MRCP of MRCGP or other Oncology Specialist Training GMC Registration UK CCT in a relevant Speciality ie Oncology/ Palliative Medicine /Geriatrics or be within 6 months of CCT at application
Desirable
Diploma or MSC in Oncology MA in Ethics MD/PhD in a related area Teaching Qualification
Skills and experience Essential
Oncology/Palliative Care experience Senior level Multidisciplinary team working Teaching experience Time Management and prioritisation Ability to take full responsibility for clinical care for patients at consultant level
Desirable
Leadership experience Experience in research projects Experience in supervision of Medical colleagues
Clinical governance Essential
Audit and Research experience Knowledge of Clinical Governance issue
Desirable
Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
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 East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Address Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital / William Harvey Hospital
Margate / Ashford
CT9 4AN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)