Medical Oncology Consultant with an interest in Breast and AOS

Job title:

Medical Oncology Consultant with an interest in Breast and AOS

Company:

London North West Healthcare NHS Trust

Job description

Careers at #LNWHLondon North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.We run major acute services at:

• Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country’s top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
• St Mark’s Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
• Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
• Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.

We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.Find out more about our Trust and why you should join us#WeAreLNWHFind out more about Our HEART valuesFind out more about ourTrust Staff BenefitsOur vision at London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust is to put “Quality at our HEART”. Find out more about our ambitious strategyWe are clear that our vision can only be achieved by our staff, who are our most valuable asset.Our vision is driven by our HEART values and behaviours which were developed together with our staff.

• H onesty
• E quity
• A ccountability
• R espect
• T eamwork

These values describe how we interact with each other and our patients and must underpin everything we do to achieve our vision.LNWUH is a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that’s job share, part time or another flexible pattern. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.Job overviewThe post holder will become part of a mutually supportive team within the department. The successful applicant will be expected to have continuous responsibility for the patients under their care and undertake administrative duties associated with patient care. The postholder will be involved in the continuous development of the department and will collaborate with the existing team to continue to innovate and provide excellence of care to our local population.You will be expected to attend and actively contribute to the weekly multi-disciplinary team meetings. You will participate in continuing professional development in accordance with the guidelines stipulated by the Royal college of Surgeons of England. You will also undertake an annual appraisal and job plan review.It is a condition of employment that so far as is reasonably practicable, all employees must minimise the risk of infection to themselves, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors. In so doing, you must be familiar with, and adhere to Trust policies on infection prevention and control, including attendance at Trust Induction programmes and statutory education programmes in infection prevention and control.Main duties of the jobManagerial:

• The post holder will manage clinics treating and providing follow-up care to breast patients.
• Participate in all aspects of clinical governance making a significant contribution to multidisciplinary audit and risk management activities. Contribute all required data to the Audit programme.
• Provide major contribution to the work necessary for NHSLA assessments.
• Assist the Directorate Manager and Clinical Director in undertaking the governance clinical lead role for the service incorporating patient safety and human factors training

Administrative:

• Undertake administrative duties in relation to the care of his/her patients and in relation to the running of the Department.
• To undertake general administrative duties within a context of compliance with Directorate and Trust aims and objectives.

Research:

• The Trust welcomes and encourages research as a high profile activity that compliments the service provided. The emphasis lies with studies that fall within the National institute of Health Research portfolio.

Teaching:

• Participate in the teaching of undergraduate medical students specifically in the investigation and management of breast patients.
• Participate in the clinical supervision of junior medical staff
• Participate in the teaching and training of any other health care professionals

Working for our organisationLondon North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.We run major acute services at:

• Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country’s top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
• St Mark’s Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
• Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
• Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.

We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesDayMorningAfternoonMonday8.00-10.00 Breast MDT10.00-12.00 AOS13.00 – 17:00 OPD Breast ClinicTuesday8.00-10.00 Clinic admin10.00 – 12.00 AOS13.00-15.00 Ward Rounds 15.00 – 17.00 SPAWednesday8.00-12.00 OPD Breast13.00-15.30SPA15.00- 17.00Clinic adminThursday8.00 – 12.00 OPD Breast13.00-17.00CPDFriday8.00 -10.00 AOS10.00 – 12.00 Admin13.00-17.00Chemo prescribing and Chemo MeetingPerson specificationQualificationsEssential criteria

• MRCP
• GMC

Desirable criteria

• NHS experience within the last 3 years
• MD or PhD

KnowledgeEssential criteria

• Knowledge of research methodology

Desirable criteria

• Presentations to learned societies

KnowledgeEssential criteria

• General Medicine
• IT Skills and computer literacy

Desirable criteria

• Management qualification or current study towards management
• Evidence of service audit, design or change management

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We promote the wellbeing and safety of all our patients and carers by acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately, according to the standards determined by our policy and procedures. All posts working with vulnerable groups will be subject to an enhanced criminal records check upon appointment and staff will need to give their consent for the Trust to receive regular updates on their criminal records status throughout their employment.Due to the high volumes of applications we receive for certain posts, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. After the closing date we strongly advise you check the email account which is registered. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.Our employment checking processes require that all shortlisted applicants provide the contact details of their current HR Department. If shortlisted you will be sent an email reminder to present the contact details of your HR Department at the interview.Please note the Trust uses identity checking software for verifying the authenticity of identity documents provided by candidates.As part of our commitment to the Equality and Diversity at LNWUH, we are encouraging applications from BME (Black ,Minority Ethnic) candidates as we seek to ensure our workforce structures are representative of the diversity of the communities we serve.Employer certification / accreditation badgesApplicant requirementsYou must have appropriate UK professional registration.This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.Documents to download

• Breast and AOS Medical Oncology Consultant (PDF, 616.3KB)
• Breast and AOS Medical Oncology Consultant (PDF, 616.3KB)
• Guidance for applying (PDF, 914.7KB)
• HEART values (PDF, 158.5KB)

Expected salary

Location

London

Job date

Sun, 22 Dec 2024 23:05:51 GMT

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