Description
We are seeking a Locum Consultant Medical Oncologist with a specialist interest in Urology & Lung cancer to join our Oncology department. The post-holder will work alongside the Urology oncology consultants and Lung oncology consultants. The successful candidate will have a mentor to help integrate them into St George's Healthcare.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide and co-ordinate the Medical Oncology management of patients with urology and lung cancer
- Support and oversee the care of inpatients under the care of the Oncology team
- Support urology and lung MDT, as well as working with the wider multidisciplinary team members
- Participate in and support the multidisciplinary oncology team
- Contribute to the ongoing research projects
- Participate in each of the multidisciplinary meetings reviewing all relevant histology and radiology
- Provide leadership and support for the effective development of the service
- Manage resources within the approved plan
- Take an active part in the management and administration of the clinical service
- Support Core Medical Trainees and trust grade clinical fellows assigned to Oncology
- Coordinate a local teaching programme for junior clinicians attached to oncology
- Act as clinical supervisor to Specialist Registrars and/or Core Medical Trainees
- Participate in the teaching of Specialist Registrars in Medical Oncology
- Work within the department to seek ways of improving the efficiency of the service
- Contribute to the risk management of the department
- Fulfil all timetable commitments
- Liaise with consultant colleagues in providing internal cover for annual leave and sick leave
- Participate in medical audit
- Remain committed to the development of professional knowledge and fulfil Continuing Medical Education and GMC revalidation requirements
- Partake in the Consultant rota
- Participate in the teaching of medicine to medical students
Person Specification:
- Medical degree
- Full registration and license to practice with General Medical Council
- Has CC(S)T and on the Special Register for Medical Oncology or eligible for CCT and inclusion on the Specialist Register within 3 months of the interview date
- Higher professional qualification (e.g. MRCP)
- Comprehensive training on a recognised SpR programme or equivalent in Medical Oncology
- Demonstrable experience in all aspects of Clinical Governance
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients
- A track record in teaching medical and other clinical staff and students
- Experience of giving clinical presentations
- Published research as papers or presentations
Benefits:
- Competitive salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year PA
- Fixed term 12 months Locum post, less than full time (8 PA)