Applications are invited for the above post Consultant Clinical Oncologist with an interest in breast and colorectal cancers based at the Sussex Cancer Centre at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton but with sessions throughout the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust.

The Sussex Cancer Centre Oncology Service is a team of oncologists who are employed through University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust working across the county providing clinical and medical oncology care to the population of Sussex. This includes provision of non-surgical cancer treatments across 5 hospital locations - Brighton, Haywards Heath, Worthing, Hastings, Eastbourne, and acute service support in Chichester.

The new appointee will work alongside colleagues in the Breast and Colorectal site reference groups which comprises of a mutliprofessional team including clinical oncologists, medical oncologists, pharmacists, clinical nurse specialists and cancer support workers.

The appointee will have an On Call Commitment at the Royal Sussex County Hospital on a > 1:9 rota (currently 1:17).

Main duties of the job

The appointee will join the team of 30 Clinical/medical consultant oncologists who works across Sussex (Worthing, Brighton, Haywards Heath, Eastbourne and Hastings) in delivering a comprehensive oncology service for patients from across the Trust. Key duties will include regular outpatient clinics, clinical trial leadership and delivery, MDT attendance, SACT prescribing and oversight, clinical supervision of non-medical staff, clinical governance, service developments, ward reviews and on call. It is anticipated that the post holder will look to take on leadership/development roles within the division and will be supported to do so. It is also anticipated that they will take an active role in education for trainees at all grades.

The appointee will contribute to teaching and supervision of medical students, junior medical staff and AHP/nurses.

Applicants are encouraged to take part in Audit and support junior team members in their Audit projects. There are opportunities for clinical cancer research and will be supported by a divisional lead for research.

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Consultant Medical Oncologist with an interest in breast and colorectal cancer alongside an interest in the delivery of clinical trials.

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Job description

Job responsibilities

See job description and person specification
Learning and Development
Attend mandatory training updates as required.

Undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post and as agreed with the line manager as part of the personal development process.

Actively participate in job planning and attend a divisional job planning review

Achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within agreed timescales.

Identify own learning needs and jointly plan training requirements with your line manager

Participate in the Trusts appraisal process to discuss how your role will help deliver the best possible care to our patients and help to deliver any changes in service.

Person Specification

Experience & Qualifications

Essential

• oBasic medical degree
• oMB BS, FRCR or appropriate specialist qualification
• oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
• oCCT in clinical oncology or equivalent
• oEntry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 12 months of the date of the starting fixed term role

Desirable

• Higher degree

Clinical Skills & Experience

Essential

• oEvidence of training in broad spectrum of clinical oncology tumour sites
• oInterest and training suitable for a CNS cancer Clinical oncology post

Knowledge

Desirable

• oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation Planning

Essential

• oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
• oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints

Desirable

• oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Teaching Skills

Essential

• oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
• oEvidence of participation in audit

Desirable

• Research experience
• Publications
• Prizes and honours

Career Progression & Personal Attributes

Essential

• oAppropriate progression of career to date

Desirable

• oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Brighton

BN2 5BE

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