Job summary
We are looking for a Consultant Medical Oncologist to join the department on a full-time permanent basis, based at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

This post attracts 10 Programmed Activities.

Applications are welcome from those who wish to work full time and those who wish to work flexibly with some elements being able to be worked from home.

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals are the lead provider for adult radiotherapy services and provides systemic and radiotherapy treatments for Lancashire and South Cumbria (population 1.8 million) which includes 4 Trusts in total; Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to provide a comprehensive Oncology service together with Consultant colleagues and provide Oncology expertise in the management and development of site specialist cancer services.

Collaborate with colleagues within the department to develop Oncology services.

Work with and support the established multi-disciplinary site-specific teams.

Liaise closely with surgeons, physicians and staff in other specialities and within the Trusts.

Support the service during Consultant colleagues' leave.

Provide supervision and management of junior medical staff.

Undertake teaching, examination and accreditations duties as required and contribute to postgraduate and continuing education both locally and nationally.

Undertake clinical audit, continuing medical education, contribute to the annual appraisal process and undertake annual job planning review.

Undertake research.

About us
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides systemic and radiotherapy treatments for Lancashire and South Cumbria with its base at the Royal Preston Hospital at the Rosemere Cancer Centre.

We work together with our partners across the Lancashire and South Cumbria Cancer Alliance. The Cancer Centre has grown considerably since we opened in 1997, and we are proud of our reputation for excellent patient centred care and collaborative working.

The centre saw a large expansion in 2012 co-locating chemotherapy and out-patient services alongside radiotherapy. A second chemotherapy unit was opened in 2017 at the Chorley site, continuing the investment into Oncology services in the organisation. In late 2021, our dedicated 24 bedded oncology Ribblesdale ward was fully refurbished.

Services are supported by our Macmillan Information Centre and by the Rosemere Cancer Foundation Charity.

Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on:

• What we can offer
• Job Plan
• The Team
• Job description

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
• MBBS or equivalent Holds CCT or equivalent or will obtain within 6 months of interview date
• Must be entered on the Specialist Register for Medical Oncology on date of taking appointment (or entry within 6 months)

Desirable

• Higher research or educational degree

Experience and Skills
Essential

• Trained Clinical Supervisor Wide experience of Oncology practice- including relevant experience in chemotherapy and other systemic therapies

Desirable

• Trained Educational Supervisor experience

Management
Essential

• Evidence of Clinical Leadership Evidence of commitment to audit and improving clinical practice/service development

Desirable

• Formal management training

Personal
Essential

• Effective communication skills.
• Good organisation skills.
• Works well within a multidisciplinary environment
• Committed to collating and responding to patient feedback in line with revalidation recommendations.
• Resident within 30 minutes travel time to Preston

Research and Development
Essential

• Evidence of interest in personal development e.g. through research and/or publications
• Thorough understanding of medical audit - Must have undertaken and completed audit projects

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.

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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