Consultant Medical Oncologist

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Clinical Oncologist Opportunity – University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust. University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is expanding its Oncology services and invites applications for a Medical Oncologist to join the team. Opportunities are available across Breast and Sarcoma. Other interests will also be considered, and roles can be tailored accordingly. The department encourages a 4‑day on‑site work model, with the option of 1 day remote working to enhance work‑life balance.

Facilities & Research:
On‑site Chemotherapy Day Unit, set for relocation and upgrade in 2024. Radiotherapy Suite upgrade due for completion in 2025. Strong support for clinical trials and research, with dedicated job‑planned time and research staff.

Work Structure & Support:
Consultants manage their own site‑specific workload and participate in Acute Oncology Service (1 week in 12 rotation). Relocation support is available for suitable candidates. If you are committed to high‑quality, patient‑centred care and seek an excellent work‑life balance, consider Plymouth.

Dr. Udaiveer Panwar

This is a full‑time position comprising of 10 programmed activities (PAs) based at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust. As per trust guidance a minimum of 1.5 PAs are dedicated to SPAs. You will be expected to participate in a minimum of 1 in 12 acute oncology service cover including weekend rounds and off‑site cover  call duties are supported by an Oncology SpR.

Appropriate dedicated specialist nursing and administrative and operational support will also be provided.

All members of the consultant team would be expected to undertake the following weekly routines:

• Two inpatient ward rounds for your named patients
• Cancer site specific MDTs
• New patient and follow‑up clinics
• Supporting resident junior medical staff with training
• AOS rounds (when undertaking on call weeks)
• Chemotherapy prescribing
• Peer review

Patient facilities:
Brent Ward provides 28‑specialist Oncology inpatient beds and is supported by resident junior doctors and a team of specialist nurses. The Chemotherapy Day Case Unit currently has 24 treatment chairs and 3 side rooms and is in Fal Ward. Plans are to move this unit to a new ward, closer to our outpatient and radiotherapy suite.

The Oncology Research Department and a Macmillan Cancer Support Centre are also located within the Oncology Centre, offering a complete package of supportive care including complementary therapies, counselling, and financial advice.

Staff facilities: A dedicated Staff Support Hub is available with resources for staff health and wellbeing. The successful candidate will be provided with dedicated office space, their own desk and an allocated medical secretary.

Contract:

Permanent
Working pattern:
Full‑time, Flexible working
Pay scheme:
Hospital medical and dental staff
Salary: £109,725 - £145,478 per annum
Grade:
Consultant
Reference number: 216‑G1‑MON
7453741

Job location:

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust – Derriford Hospital, Derriford Road, Plymouth, PL6 8DH

Essential

• MRCP(UK) or equivalent medical qualification
• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
• Entry on GMC Specialist register via one of the following:
  • Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview)
  • Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration
  • European Community Rights
• Evidence of ability to take full responsibility for independent management of patients
• Able to conduct clinical audit with evidence of regular completion of audits, and demonstration of action on outcomes if appropriate
• Able to demonstrate keeps self‑up to date with current research and best practice, through appropriate continuing professional development activities and own independent study and reflection.
• Evidence of commitment to formal and informal teaching and training of specialty registrars, core…