Consultant in Medical Oncology (Sarcoma and Skin Cancer)
NHSThe post holder will be responsible for managing patients with sarcoma cancers requiring systemic anti-cancer therapies which will involve MDT attendance, seeing new patients, managing treatment plans and follow up. This role will include a weekly ward round to include all inpatients on the Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Unit at UHW.
Skin Cancers
The post holder will be responsible for managing patients undergoing skin cancer malignancies requiring systemic anti-cancer therapies which will involve MDT attendance, seeing new patients, managing treatment plans and follow up. This role will include a weekly ward round to include all Skin inpatients at VCC.
There will be an option for the successful candidate to consider contributing to regional or local Acute Oncology Service delivery.
Main duties of the jobJob Plan
An approximation is given for guidance purposes only at this stage.
Type of Duty
Sessions
Direct Clinical Care
4
Multidisciplinary Meetings
0.5
Ward Rounds
1
Clinical Admin/on call
1.25
Travel to other hospitals
0.25
Total DCC
7
Indicative SPA
Clinical trials/research
Clinical audit/service improvement
Teaching
CPD and appraisal, job planning preparation
2
Other Responsibilities
1
Total SPA
3
About usHere at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in ourcutting-edgeVelindre Cancer Centre and ouraward-winning Welsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.
Formed in 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to provide the key principles of prudent healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.
If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.
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Job responsibilitiesYou will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification Qualifications- GMC Specialist Register with one of the following:- i. CCT within 6 months of interview ii. CESR iii. European Community Rights
- Research degree ( MD, PhD or equivalent)
- Site specialist interest in medical oncology relevant to Gynaecological cancers and sarcoma at a senior level
- Experience of MDT decision making.
- Experience of managing Gynaecological Cancers and Sarcoma at all stages of disease at consultant level.
- Team Working
- Understanding of research methods and prior experience of clinical research trials.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to communicate sensitively with patients, relatives and staff
- Attendance on teaching and/or clinical management course.
- Site specialist knowledge in medical oncology relevant to Gynaecological cancers and sarcoma
- Evidence of ability to work both in a team and alone
- Flexible approach
- Teaching experience
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.