Locum Consultant in Clinical Oncology | University Hospitals NHS Trust Job Leicester area,England UK,Doctor/Physician

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Oncology Department at the University Hospitals of Leicester as a Locum Consultant Clinical Oncologist with an interest in Gynaecology, Skin cancers, Breast and Urology.

This post will support, with other Consultant colleagues in the Centre, the provision of Oncological Services across the local network. Tumour site specialisation has been fully developed and the post holder will be expected to offer expertise in the management of Gynaecology and Skin Tumours. Opportunity exists for development of other specialist interests, and these can be negotiated for the right candidate.

In addition the successful candidate will be expected to explore opportunities to become involved in other exciting initiatives such as research and trials.

Responsibilities

undertake clinical and managerial responsibility for the agreed oncology specialties and patients.

Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge in liaison with consultant colleagues

attend and partake in the management of patients through the specific MDTs

undertake research and show commitment to entering patients into clinical trials

share responsibility for the clinical standards of the oncology service

show responsibility for professional standards within oncology

work as part of the Multidisciplinary Team

attend national, network and local meetings as appropriate

demonstrate a firm commitment to clinical governance including participation in effective clinical audit and continuing medical education

co‑operate with local management in the efficient running of services

contribute to management within the Trust through the CMG

participate in all teaching programmes for medical staff, medical students and other hospital employees as required

be included with other consultants in the On‑call and Receiving On‑call Consultant rotas.

comply with departmental and Trust policies and procedures

Strategy and Primary Goals

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years ).

high-quality care for all
being a great place to work
partnerships for impact
research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Values

we are compassionate
we are proud
we are inclusive
we are one team

Key Roles and Activities

To be a core member of a dynamic medical team aiming to deliver first class cancer care to the East Midlands.
To specialise in the delivery of SACT/radiotherapy for Gynaecology and Skin malignancies
Participate in the Gynaecology and Skin MDTs working closely with surgical, Palliative Care and Oncology colleagues to provide a seamless service.
To demonstrate active participation in clinical trials helping to drive up trial recruitment and standards of care.
To provide leadership in clinical trials development and have an interest in clinical research.
To take an active role in undergraduate teaching
To carry out appropriate administration duties necessary to support the job.
Supervision, education and appraisal of junior staff.
To liaise closely with other specialties, departments and outside agencies in contributing to meeting the objectives of the Clinical Management Team
To take responsibility for ensuring that critical clinical incidents as defined in the Trust’s "Critical Incident Policy" are reported in a timely manner.
To actively participate in audit.
To participate in yearly appraisal and the job planning process.
To undertake Mandatory & Statutory training as directed by the Trust and Clinical Management Team
To undertake a clinical managerial or leadership role at an appropriate point to meet the needs and objectives of the department.

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