Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Consultant Clinical Oncologist

Job summary
Consultant in Clinical Oncology with interest in Breast Malignancies

The successful candidate will be expected to work collaboratively with colleagues to support the day-to-day management of the Clinical Division and contribute to the development of the service in line with the Health Board's strategic direction. The post holder will have a subspecialty interest in Breast Malignancies, and an interest in teaching and staff training would be advantageous. Opportunities for research and teaching are available through the department's established links with Bangor University and Wrexham University.

The successful candidate will be expected to participate fully in the consultant-led integrated specialist Oncology Service across North Wales. A flexible approach will be required as the service continues to evolve and further modernise, as additional new and replacement consultant appointments are made.

Main duties of the job

• To provide specialist oncological services to the population served with special reference to the common cancers and agreed appropriate oncology subspecialties and to be an active participant in each of these multidisciplinary teams.
• To work closely with clinical consultant colleagues and to provide seamless cancer care for all patients.
• To work closely with colleagues in other divisions to assist in providing an efficient service for patients transferring between the different disciplines and during the patient journey.
• To liaise with colleagues in Oncology, Haematology and Palliative Care to provide inpatient cover for oncology patients.
• To develop a site specialist and research interest. This will include developing clinical research and entering patients into appropriate national and international studies.
• To develop and participate in collaborative initiatives, having a high regard for clinical effectiveness and to the practice of evidence-based medicine.
• To participate in audit and teaching and to have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME).

About us
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is Wales's largest health organisation, with a budget of over £2.4 billion and a workforce of over 20,000 staff.

BCUHB provides a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and specialist hospital services for the population of North Wales, across 3 acute hospitals and a network of community hospitals, health centres, clinics, and mental health units. It also co-ordinates or provides the work of GP practices and NHS services provided by dentists, opticians, and pharmacists across the region.

The Health Board is an integrated health system that strives for excellent, compassionate care delivered in partnership with the public sector and other statutory and third sector organisations.

Person Specification
Qualifications

• Essential: Full GMC Specialist Registration in Clinical Oncology or due to obtain CCT within 6 months of interview date. Portfolio Pathway (formerly known as CESR) applicants must have GMC Specialist Registration at the point of application; MB ChB or equivalent; MRCP or equivalent; FRCR or equivalent.
• Desirable: Higher Degree.

Experience

• Essential: Appropriate experience in training grade posts at SpR/SR level; Equivalent training accepted by Royal College of Physicians / GMC for Specialist Registrar.
• Desirable: Experience in teaching, clinical audit.

Skills and Knowledge

• Essential: Demonstrates good interpersonal skills with patients, relatives and members of the clinical team; Ability to gain confidence and trust; Ability to cope with pressure; Ability to respond to change; Ability to educate and train resident doctors; Excellent communication skills.
• Desirable: Directing and teaching medical, nursing and other professions allied to medicine; Participating in and leading multidisciplinary teams; Good IT skills and Computer skills.

Research

• Essential: Published research; Actively encourages research with resident doctors and other staff.
• Desirable: Research degree.

Additional Requirements

• Essential: Commitment to personal development and medical education; Aligns own values with those of the Health Board.
• Desirable: Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner; Welsh Speaker or willingness to learn Welsh.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address: Glan Clwyd Hospital, Bodelwyddan, LL18 5UJ, United Kingdom

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: SACT Clinical Lead, Dr Julie Jones, Julie.Dr.Jones@wales.nhs.uk

Reference number: 050-YGC-ONC(BR)-1026