Consultant in Clinical Oncology

Job Overview

CONSULTANT CLINICAL ONCOLOGIST

with major interest in Urological and Colorectal malignancies

We are excited to be looking for a new colleague to join our expanding team of substantive consultants based in North Wales. We are currently looking for a number of Clinical Oncologist Consultants in a range of sub-specialities to strengthen our workforce so that we can provide the best care to the people of north Wales.

The successful candidate will be based in Glan Clwyd Hospital. There is an on call element to the role and you will be required to take part on a 1 in 8 basis.

We encourage and welcome applications from colleagues who specialise in other tumour sites and will work to create a job plan that is beneficial to the individual and the department.

The successful candidate will be appointed to the amended Welsh Consultant contract, which offers newly qualified consultants three SPA’s as standard.

The Health Board welcomes applicants who wish to seek further information or visit. Short-listed candidates are encouraged to visit the hospitals before being interviewed by the Advisory Appointments Committee. Earlier visits (at the candidates own expense if prior to short-listing) would be welcomed and arrangements can be made by contacting:

Main duties of the job

Key tasks:

• To provide specialist oncological services to the population served with special reference to the common cancers and agreed appropriate oncology subspecialties and to be an active participant in each of these multidisciplinary teams.
• To develop a site specialist and research interest. This will include developing clinical research and entering patients into appropriate national and international studies.
• To provide regular ward rounds for oncology inpatients on Enfys Ward, NWCTC & in the main hospital site as necessary.
• To work closely with clinical consultant colleagues and to provide seamless cancer care for all patients.
• To work closely with colleagues in other Divisions to assist in providing an efficient service for patients transferring between the different disciplines and during the patient journey.
• To liaise with colleagues in oncology, haematology and palliative care to provide inpatient cover for oncology patients.
• To develop and participate in collaborative initiatives, having a high regard for clinical effectiveness and to the practice of evidence based medicine.
• To participate in audit and teaching and to have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME).
  
  

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in Engl

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job Description and Personal Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click ‘Apply Now’ to view in Trac.

Person specification

Essential Criteria

Qualifications / Clinical Skills

• Full GMC Registration
• MB ChB or equivalent
• FRCR or equivalent
• Inclusion on Specialist Register or, if in training, eligible for inclusion on the register within 6 months.
• CCT or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Higher Degree
  
  

Essential Criteria

Special Knowledge / Abilities / and / or experience

• Appropriate experience in training grade posts at SpR/SR level
• Equivalent training accepted by Royal College / GMC for Specialist Registrar
  
  

Essential Criteria

Personal Skills / Qualities

• Demonstrates good interpersonal skills with patients, relatives and members of the clinical team
• Ability to gain confidence and trust
• Ability to cope with pressure
• Ability to respond to change
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Leadership skills appropriate to:
• Directing and teaching medical, nursing and other professions allied to medicine
• Leadership skills appropriate to:
• Participating in and leading multidisciplinary teams
  
  

Research

Essential Criteria

• Published research
• Actively encourages research with junior and other staff
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Research degree
  
  

Additional Requirements

Essential criteria

• Commitment to continuing personal development and medical education
• Ability to educate and train junior medical staff
• Excellent communication skills
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Good IT skills
• Experience in teaching, clinical audit
• Computer skills
• Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner