Consultant - Clinical​/Medical Oncology

We have a fantastic opportunity to join our friendly department in the heart of beautiful Cornwall.

As the only Cancer Centre for the county of Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, the Sunrise Centre at RCHT provides a full range of cancer treatments for our patients as close to home as possible. We are early adopters of new treatments and have a large and active clinical trial portfolio, being the second highest recruiters in the Peninsula and the highest for commercial trial activity.

We are regularly in the top 5 departments in the country for radiotherapy treatments per machine and treatment complexity. We are commissioned for SA  to lung, bone, and nodal sites.

We continue to be the highest scoring Trust in the South-West in the National Cancer Patient Experience Survey, with our highly trained specialist nurses highly praised.

With £135 million in new investments, the Trust has opened a brand‑new Haematology‑Oncology Inpatient Unit in Summer 2023.

• Work alongside two consultants in breast cancers to develop and strengthen treatment opportunities for these patients.
• Work alongside a consultant colleague in HPB cancers to develop and strengthen treatment opportunities for these patients; provide supervisory oversight for the nurse and Oncology Specialty Doctor‑led NET service.
• Promote and develop our extensive and innovative clinical trials portfolio.
• Take responsibility for the designated clinical workload including MDT meetings, out‑patient clinics, radiotherapy treatment planning and in‑patient care.
• Develop and promote protocols relating to treatment options for patients.
• Participate in the on‑call rota and develop leadership skills within the department.
• Help provide teaching for junior staff and medical students in the department.
• Comply with all the clinical governance processes and procedures of the Trust.
• Maintain Continuing Professional Development accreditation as per Royal College of Radiologists or Royal College of Physicians guidelines.
• Participate in the Trust appraisal programme and GMC revalidation processes.
• The Trust supports the requirements for Continuing Medical Education as laid down by the Royal College of Radiologists and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities.

• Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael’s Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance.
• The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations – including NHS Kernow and NHS England – to ensure local healthcare needs are met, providing acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000 people.
• The Trust has teaching hospital status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. We continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.
• We offer a rewarding career in a supportive working environment, with extensive educational links that help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare.
• The location offers an outstanding quality of life: surfing beaches, fishing harbours, beautiful countryside and historic towns, clean air, plenty of outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities.

• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice.
• FRCR.
• On GMC Specialty Register – or within 6 months of CCT at time of interview.

• Teaching medical students.
• Experience in clinical audit and clinical governance.