Job SummaryWe are looking to appoint Full Time Specialty Doctor in (non-surgical) Oncology, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust based at Weston Park Hospital, Sheffield. Weston Park Hospital is the specialist cancer centre, serving the hospitals and population of the North Trent Cancer Network. The successful candidate may be expected to work at both Weston Park Cancer Centre and our partner District General Hospitals/Off Site clinics.
This is a permanent post designed to support the breast cancer service. Clinical duties will be based at Weston Park Hospital in Sheffield as well as our neighbouring District General Hospitals.
Main DutiesA core 10 PA job plan would include 1 SPA. Appointees will agree a suitable job plan with the clinical director aligned to the service needs and the individuals needs for career development and progression.
Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.Please note that applicants should refer to the Guidance Notes for further details and supporting information/documents required.
About usThese are the values that all staff at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are expected to demonstrate in all that they do.
Patients First - Ensure that the people we serve are at the heart of what we do
Respectful - Be kind, respectful, fair and value diversity
Ownership - Celebrate our successes, learn continuously and ensure we improve
Unity - Work in partnership with others
Deliver - Be efficient, effective and accountable for our actions
The Trust have developed a PROUD Behaviours framework which details specific behaviours we expect to see and do not expect to see, aligned to each of the five PROUD Values.
For further details of our services and organisational structure, including our Board of Directors, and our future plans please visit www.sth.nhs.uk/about-us
Job ResponsibilitiesPlease refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- Medical Degree from a recognised UK or overseas university or institution.
- Full registration with the General Medical Council with a licence to practice at the time of application.
Desirable- MD or PhD or equivalent Fellowship or equivalent
- Fellowship or equivalent
Audit/ ResearchEssential- An understanding of the issues of clinical effectiveness and audit.
- Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
Desirable- Documented completed audits during training
Clinical ExperienceEssential- A minimum of 4 years full time postgraduate training (or equivalent gained on a part-time basis) at least 2 of which will be in a specialty training programme in the relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in the specialty or shall have equivalent experience and competencies.
Desirable- Wider experience in different units.
- Recent 12 months NHS experience.
TeachingEssential- Willingness and ability to teach undergraduate and postgraduate trainees
Management and Clinical GovernanceEssential- Demonstrate and understanding of management & clinical governance issues.
Personal AttributesEssential- Good written and oral communication skills
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
