Job summary
- Main area
- Clinical Oncology
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 188-MB20325
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Southampton General Hospital
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £105,504 - £139,882 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 27/03/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 04/04/2025
Employer heading
Consultant in Clinical Oncology (Lung, Anal Cancers & Acute Oncology)
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Job overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking an enthusiastic Consultant Clinical Oncologist specialising in Lung and Anal cancers and Acute Oncology to join our team at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS). ÌýThis is a full time (10.25 PAs) post with less than full-time options available.
You will work alongside the established Clinical Oncology consultant and multidisciplinary team to provide radiotherapy and SACT services as part of a busy and dynamic department. ÌýYou will be based at Southampton General Hospital and will spend one day a week providing lung cancer outpatient and clinical services at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
The UHS cancer centre provides comprehensive services to a large local and regional population, with seven linear accelerators providing radiotherapy services including SABR and SRS. Image-guided and surface-guided radiotherapy are implemented across all treatment units. You will join the well-established and collaborative lung and oligometastatic SABR services at UHS.Ìý
Working for our organisation
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care. Ìý
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.Ìý
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This post will be clinically responsible for the care of patients with anal and lung cancers within UHS and across the wider region. ÌýDuties will include:
• Ìý ÌýAttending the weekly UHS Anal cancer MDT and clinic
• Ìý ÌýAttending the weekly HHFT Lung MDTs and clinics
• Ìý ÌýPlanning and supervising radiotherapy for Lung and Anal cancer patients
• Ìý ÌýPlanning and supervising Systemic Anti Cancer Therapy for Lung and Anal cancer patients
• Ìý ÌýConducting/ supervising on-treatment review clinics
• Ìý ÌýEngaging in the Lung and Oligometastatic SABR MDTs and Radiotherapy Peer review meetings
• Ìý ÌýProviding a weekly Acute Oncology post-take ward round for Clinical Oncology
• Ìý ÌýTeaching and training specialist trainees in Clinical Oncology and the wider multidisciplinary team
• Ìý ÌýActively engaging in the management of, recruitment in to and running of clinical trials
The role includes participation in an on call rota for the management of Clinical Oncology patients out of hours, providing advice during evenings and undertaking daily ward rounds during weekends and Bank Holidays (1:20)
Individuals wishing to apply must be registered with the General Medical Council (GMC). Ìý
The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003. ÌýÌý
Interviews will be held on 4/4/25. Ìý
Job Reference; 188-MB20325
This vacancy closes on or before; 27/3/25
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Person specification
Qualifications, Training & Experience
Essential criteria
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- GMC registration with a licence to practise
- Broad experience in Clinical Oncology
- Experience in the management of lung malignancies and anal malignancies and in Acute Oncology
Desirable criteria
- Recognised training in academic oncology with postgraduate qualification
- SABR experience
- Significant experience in Oncology research
- Experience of working within the NHS
- CCT in Clinical Oncology (including up to 6 months before CCT) or appropriate qualifications and experience to allow entry on to the Specialist Register
Aptitudes and skills
Essential criteria
- Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
- Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
- Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
- Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
Desirable criteria
- Track record or research including presentation and/or publications
Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Patients First
- Working Together
- Always Im[roving
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You 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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Paul Fenton
- Job title
- Clinical Lead for Clinical Oncology
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02381 205056
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