Job Summary
Applications are invited for the above post of Fixed Term Consultant Medical Oncologist with an interest in GI cancers, based at the Sussex Cancer Centre at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton but with sessions at Eastbourne Hospital

The "Sussex Cancer Centre Oncology Service" is a team of oncologists who are employed through University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust working across the county providing clinical and medical oncology care to the population of Sussex. This includes provision of non-surgical cancer treatments across 5 hospital locations - Brighton, Haywards Heath, Worthing, Hastings, Eastbourne, and acute service support in Chichester.

The new appointee will work alongside colleagues in the Urology site reference groups which comprises of a mutliprofessional team including clinical oncologists, medical oncologists, pharmacists, clinical nurse specialists and cancer support workers.

The appointee will have an On Call Commitment at the Royal Sussex County Hospital on a >1:14 rota

This post will be published along with 279-RSCHCONONCL/UGI-672 | Trac ID: 7961704
In the event that we are unable to appoint a candidate for the permanent role of Consultant Medical Oncologist Lower and Upper GI 279-RSCHCONONCL/UGI-672 | Trac ID: 7961704, this post will be offered as a fixed-term appointment for 6 months initially with a view to extend for a further 6 months

Main duties of the job
The appointee will join the team of 31 Clinical/medical consultant oncologists who work across Sussex (Worthing, Brighton, Haywards Heath, Eastbourne and Hastings) in delivering a comprehensive oncology service for patients from across the Trust. Key duties will include regular outpatient clinics, MDM attendance, SACT prescribing and oversight, Radiotherapy planning, clinical supervision of non-medical staff, clinical governance, service developments, ward reviews and on call. It is also anticipated that the successful candidate will take an active role in education for trainees at all grades. The appointee will contribute to teaching and supervision of medical students, junior medical staff and AHP/nurses. Applicants are encouraged to take part in Audit and support junior team members in their Audit projects.

About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Job responsibilities
See job description and person specification for full details.
Learning and Development
Attend mandatory training updates as required. Undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post and as agreed with the line manager as part of the personal development process. Actively participate in job planning and attend a divisional job planning review Achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within agreed timescales. Identify own learning needs and jointly plan training requirements with your line manager Participate in the Trusts appraisal process to discuss how your role will help deliver the best possible care to our patients and help to deliver any changes in service.

General information for applicants
As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check . We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975. Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for those that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. Please apply as early as you're able for this role. In the event of exceptional interest we may close adverts earlier than specified. UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications

Further Information
For help with the application process for this post contact Dr Sally Appleyard, Medical Oncologist and Clinical Director: sally.appleyard@nhs.net

FIX TERM REASON: Pending appointment for substantive post - this post has been published along with 279-RSCHCONONCL/UGI-672
In the event that we are unable to appoint a candidate for the permanent role of Consultant Medical Oncologist Lower and Upper GI (ref: 279-RSCHCONONCL/UGI-672), this post will be offered as a fixed-term appointment for 6 months initially with a view to extend for a further 6 months.

Person Specification
Experience & Qualifications
Essential

• oBasic medical degree
• oMB BS, FRCR or appropriate specialist qualification
• Full and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview. o If you trained in the UK, you must also have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Oncology or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date. o If you trained outside the UK, you must provide evidence that your qualifications are equivalent to the UK CCT. (Equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)

Desirable

• Higher degree

Clinical Skills & Experience
Essential

• oEvidence of training in broad spectrum of clinical oncology tumour sites
• oInterest and training suitable for a CNS cancer Clinical oncology post

Knowledge
Desirable

• oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation Planning
Essential

• oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
• oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints

Desirable

• oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Teaching Skills
Essential

• oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching

Desirable

• oRecognised teaching qualification

Career Progression & Personal Attributes
Essential

• oAppropriate progression of career to date
• oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written

Academic & Research
Essential

• oEvidence of participation in audit

Desirable

• Research Experience
• Publications
• Prizes and Honours

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 (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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address: Royal Sussex County Hospital/Eastbourne, Eastern Road, Brighton, BN2 5BE, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

For questions about the job, contact:
Clinical Director
Sally Appleyard
sally.appleyard@nhs.net
01273696955