The Position

Part Time (6 Session PW) Consultant Medical Oncologist – Acute Oncology/Melanoma and Renal Cancer

The post holder will be expected to play a pivotal role in the Acute Oncology Service for all patients.

The post holder will be required to participate in the out-of hours medical oncology consultant on-call rota. This post holder will work in collaboration with the other AOS consultant post in London providing:

- Management of acutely unwell medical patients

- Management of patients in the Clinical Assessment Unit

-Leadership on the co-ordination and integration of patient care with surrounding Trusts who may be caring for our patients on both an emergency and elective basis

- Development for the way the Trust provides inpatient management for long stay medical patients

- A key role in junior doctor educational development and leadership

Clinical/ General Duties of the Post (across all sites)

 To provide advice on medical and clinical oncology aspects of treatment and care for colleagues in other specialties 

 To supervise (clinical and educational supervision) doctors in training in the renal/melanoma team and to undertake teaching as appropriate.

 To attend the unit specific MDMs, clinics and research meetings

 To lead Inpatient board rounds and reviews on the designated days

 To participate in and support the multidisciplinary care team which includes Medical Oncologists, Clinical Oncologists, Surgeons, the relevant junior team, Specialist Nursing Staff, Therapists, Dietician, Social worker, Palliative Care and Counseling for patients and families.

 The post holder will be expected to participate fully in Peer Review preparation and visits, and Peer Review required Audits.  As a senior member of the medical team, the post holder would provide leadership and support for the effective development of the Acute Oncology and unit specific services discussed within the 6 monthly operational policy meetings.

 To lead the monthly Chelsea morbidity and mortality meetings.

 The post holder will contribute to the development of the departmental objectives and business plan and would manage resources within the approved plan. The consultant would be part of the Cancer Services Division and would be accountable to the Divisional Medical Director.

 The post holder will be expected to play an active part in the management and administration of the service.

 The post holder will be expected to work closely with consultant colleagues in other oncology services in South West London  and participate in related meetings.

 To work within the department to seek ways of improving the efficiency of the service without sacrificing quality.

 To contribute to the risk management of the department and contribute the development and maintenance of best clinical practice through Clinical Governance.

Health Service

We have a reputation for delivering high quality performance. We were ranked joint first in the CQC national inpatient survey results, above average in national cancer patient experience survey and ranked first amongst teaching hospitals in the UK for our staff survey results.

The Location

London

Essential Criteria

Full GMC registration

MRCP or equivalent

CCT in Medical Oncology or equivalent or within 6 months’ of obtaining it.

Previous NHS experience

Broad based experience in oncology, including systemic therapies

Significant experience in clinical and translational research

Significant interest and experience in the management of acute oncology patients

The Package

£82,096 - £110,683 per annum pro rata

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To Apply

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