About this role
Job summary
Locum Consultant in Clinical Oncology
(Less than full time post, 8.13 PAs)
From £109,725 p.a. excl. LZ (pro-rata)
Commencing as soon as possible
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We are seeking amotivated and experienced clinicianwith a specialist interest in Prostate Cancer. The successful candidate will work closely with a team of established consultants includingDrs Stephen Morris, Gurdip Azad, Van Ren Sim, Ajay Aggarwal, Vinod Mullassery, Kirsty Morrison, Simon Hughes andSindu Vivekanandan. The service is led byDr Hartmut Kristeleit, Clinical Director for Oncology, andDr Ben Taylor, Deputy Clinical Director for Clinical Oncology.
This Consultant post comprises8.13 Programmed Activities (PAs)and is focused on supporting theProstate Oncology Servicesat GSTT and KCH.
Applicants must be fully registered with theGMC/GDC, hold aLicence to Practise, and be listed on theSpecialist Registerwith CCTin Oncology - or within 6 months of attaining CCT by the date of interview. AFellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists (FRCR)or equivalent is essential, along with broad experience inClinical Oncology, includingsystemic anti-cancer therapy, radiotherapy, andStereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT). Aresearch degreeis highly desirable.
Main duties of the job
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The post-holder will be accountable to Dr. Hartmut Kristeleit, Clinical Director of Oncology.
Job Summary:
To provide clinical oncology services to the GSTFT Cancer Centre and South East London Cancer Network.
To participate in research activities and clinical trials as required.
To participate in clinical and other service activities with the object of ensuring a high standard of patient care.
To take an active part in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training.
To contribute to the management of the clinical service and service development.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a large provider of acute and specialist services that serves a population of over 1 000 000 in South East London and Kent. The trust operates from three acute sites; King's College Hospital Denmark Hill, Princess Royal University Hospital Bromley and Orpington Hospital.
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust was established in October 2013, following the integration of Lewisham Healthcare NHS Trust and Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Woolwich. The Trust provides a comprehensive portfolio of high-quality acute healthcare services to a critical mass of more than c.526,000 people living across the London Boroughs of Lewisham, Greenwich and North Bexley together with a broad portfolio of community services, primarily, but not exclusively, for those living in Lewisham. We are responsible for NHS services at University Hospital Lewisham, Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Woolwich and in a number of community settings throughout Lewisham. In addition, we provide some services at Queen Mary's Hospital in Sidcup.
Job description Job responsibilities
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Job Summary:
To provide clinical oncology services to the GSTFT Cancer Centre and South East London Cancer Network.
To participate in research activities and clinical trials as required.
To participate in clinical and other service activities with the object of ensuring a high standard of patient care.
To take an active part in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training.
To contribute to the management of the clinical service and service development.
Duties and responsibilities:
Clinical:
The post holder will, together with consultant colleagues, be responsible for the provision of Clinical Oncology services to the Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust to include:
o Diagnosis and treatment of patients of the Guys and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust in such hospitals, health centres or clinics or other premises as required.
o Continuing clinical responsibility for the patients in your charge, allowing for all proper delegation to, and training of, your staff.
o Domiciliary consultations as required from time to time.
o The diagnosis and treatment of patients occupying accommodation made available under Sections 58, 65 and 66 of the National Health Service Act 1977, in so far as such patients have not made private arrangements for such treatment under Section 65(2) of the Act.
The post holder will be working in joint-clinic settings and will be supported by other oncologists in the MDT.
Teaching:
All consultants are expected to take part in undergraduate teaching during their normal clinical work. Consultants taking on additional teaching responsibilities will have time allocated for these in their job plan.
Training:
All consultants will be expected to contribute to the training and support of doctors in training, including the role of Educational Supervisor in the educational contracts for junior staff in the specialty.
Research:
Clinical trial activity and Clinical Research is a key element of the work of a clinical oncology consultant and consultants will be expected to undertake in this activity as agreed with their clinical director.
Clinical Governance:
All consultants are expected to take part in clinical governance activity, including clinical audit, clinical guideline and protocol development and clinical risk management.
Clinical Management:
All consultants are expected to contribute to the management and development of their clinical service.
Other:
The list of duties and responsibilities given above is not an exhaustive list and the post holder may be asked to undertake other duties in line with the overall purpose and nature of the post as may be required by the clinical director from time to time.
This job description reflects core activities of a post at a particular time. The Trust expects that all staff will recognise this and adopt a flexible approach to work.
All consultants are expected to contribute to the smooth running of their directorate as required; in particular, to comply with the policies and procedures, Standing Orders and Financial Regulations of the Trust.
The successful applicant will:
Provide High Quality Care to Patients
Must be medically qualified and maintain GMC specialist registration and hold a licence to practice
Should develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties required of the post.
Must ensure prompt attendance at agreed direct clinical care Programmed Activities.
Ensure patients are involved in decisions about their care and to respond to their views.
Research, Teaching and Training
Collaborate where possible with academic and clinical colleagues to enhance the Trusts translational research portfolio, at all times meeting the full requirements of Research Governance.
Provide high quality teaching to medical undergraduates and members of other health care professions as required by the Clinical Director.
Act as educational supervisor and appraiser as delegated by the Clinical Director to ensure external accreditation of training posts.
Performance Management
Work with medical, nursing and managerial colleagues to ensure high performance in the following areas:
o Clinical efficiency e.g. LOS reductions, reducing cancelled appointments and DNA rates.
o Quality of outcomes e.g. infection control targets, reducing re-admission rates.
o Financial management e.g. identification, implementation and achievement of cost improvement programmes and participating in efforts to ensure services are provided cost effectively e.g. managing locum agency spend, monitoring and managing the drug budget to target, ensuring accuracy of clinical data for the team.
o Operational efficiency e.g. day-case rates, waiting list activity and demand management.
Medical Staff Management
Work with colleagues to ensure junior doctors hours are compliant in line with EWTD and New Deal.
Ensure that adequate systems and procedures are in place to control and monitor leave for junior medical staff and to ensure that there is appropriate cover within the clinical areas, including on-call commitments
Participate in the recruitment of junior medical staff as and when required.
Participate in team objective setting as part of the annual job planning cycle.
Be responsible for the annual appraisal of doctors in training, Trust doctors, Clinical Fellows and non-consultant grades as delegated by the Clinical Director/General Manager.
Governance
Review clinical outcomes in designated area using external benchmarking data where appropriate, and identify and advise variances to the Clinical Director.
Participate in clinical audit, incident reporting and analysis, and ensure resulting actions are implemented.
Work closely with Patient and Public Involvement panels in relation to clinical and services developments, as delegated by the Clinical Director.
Participate in ensuring NICE requirements are reviewed, implemented and monitored in the speciality areas.
Ensure clinical guidelines and protocols are adhered to by junior medical staff and updated on a regular basis.
Keep fully informed about best practice in the speciality areas and ensure implications for practice changes are discussed with the Clinical Director.
Act as a role model for good practice in infection control to all members of the multidisciplinary team.
Strategy and Business Planning
Participate in business planning and objective setting processes for the Directorate and Trust where appropriate.
Represent the Trust at appropriate clinical networks/other external clinical meetings, as delegated by the Clinical Director.
Leadership and Team Working
Demonstrate excellent leadership skills with regard to individual performance, clinical teams, the Trust, and when participating in national or local initiatives.
Work collaboratively with all members of multi-disciplinary teams, and Kings Health Partners member organisations, as required.
Chair regular meetings for the specialty.
Resolve conflict and difficult situations through negotiation and discussion, involving appropriate parties.
Adhere to Trust/departmental guidelines on leave including reporting absence.
Administrative Support
Consultants are supported by a team of admin coordinators, treatment schedulers and medical secretaries. IT equipment and office accommodation will be available to the successful postholder.
Person Specification
Clinical Skills Essential
Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team Good communication skills
Audit Management & IT Essential
Track record of clinical governance, audit, management and IT skills required Understanding of principles of audit
Research, Teaching skill & experience Essential
Experience in clinical trials Definite track record of research, publications/ understanding / knowledge of Research ethics Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff
Desirable
Evidence of original peer-reviewed research Evidence of commitment to teaching
Leadership / Management skills Essential
Evidence of organisational and time management skills Evidence of Clinical Audit experience Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate. Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority. Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience and ability to work co-operatively with others. Able to change and adapt, respond to changing circumstances and to cope with setbacks or pressure. Ability to work as part of a team. Experience of performance management, developing and motivating staff. Knowledge of finance and budgets.
Desirable
Evidence of understanding of role of clinical management
Professional Qualifications Essential
Hold MRCP Full GMC Registration Entry on the Specialist Register (in Clinical Oncology) and has CCT or within six months of attaining CCT
Desirable
Possession of, or working towards, a higher degree qualification (MD or PhD)
Clinical Experience Essential
Training in management of Urological and Prostate cancers Experience of multidisciplinary cancer care. Experience of clinical trial development and operation. Experience of Acute Oncology. Broad training in Clinical Oncology including both radiotherapy & chemotherapy Experience in brachytherapy IMRT & IGRT
Desirable
Experience in SABR
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 Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Address Guy's Hospital
Great Maze Pond
London
SE1 9RT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)