Job summary
Employer heading
Consultant in Clinical Oncology in Breast/Gynae
Consultant
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB)听 North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 鈥楶roud to Lead鈥 competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the 鈥淒isability Confident Employer鈥 scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh.听 Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2024/2025 and will be implemented in November 2024 backdated to 1st April 2024 where applicable.听
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Job overview
We are excited to be looking for a new colleague to join our expanding team of substantive consultants based in North Wales. We are currently looking for a number of Clinical Oncologist Consultants in a range of sub-specialities to strengthen our workforce so that we can provide the best care to the people of north Wales.听
The Cancer Division is going through a process of change and is keen to embrace new models of working and innovation. We have recently welcomed Physician鈥檚 Associates and increasing numbers of Advanced Nurse Practitioners following successful business case applications. We have also recruited our first Consultant Radiographer and we are exploring various technologies to support the service.
The North Wales Cancer Treatment centre is ideally located at the centre of the region and caters for large volumes of patients daily. All three cancer treatment centres in North Wales have been funded by public donations and we are lucky to have such passionate and supportive communities.听
The successful candidate will be based in Glan Clwyd Hospital. There is an on call element to the role and you will be required to take part on a 1 in 8 basis.
We encourage and welcome applications from colleagues who specialise in other tumour sites and will work to create a job plan that is beneficial to the individual and the department.听
The successful candidate will be appointed to the amended Welsh Consultant contract.
Main duties of the job
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鈥 听 听To provide specialist oncological services to the population served with special reference to the common cancers and agreed appropriate oncology subspecialties and to be an active participant in each of these multidisciplinary teams.
鈥 听 听To develop a site specialist and research interest on both hospital sites. This will include developing clinical research and entering patients into appropriate national and international studies.
鈥 听 听To provide regular ward rounds for oncology inpatients on Enfys Ward, North Wales Cancer Treatment Centre & in the main hospital site as necessary. 听
鈥 听 听To work closely with clinical consultant colleagues and to provide seamless cancer care for all patients.
鈥 听 听To work closely with colleagues in other Divisions to assist in providing an efficient service for patients transferring between the different disciplines and during the patient journey.
鈥 听 听To liaise with colleagues in oncology, haematology and palliative care to provide inpatient cover for oncology patients. 听
鈥 听 听To develop and participate in collaborative initiatives, having a high regard for clinical effectiveness and to the practice of evidence based medicine.
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Working for our organisation
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) 听North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 鈥楶roud to Lead鈥 competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the 鈥淒isability Confident Employer鈥 scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. 听Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.听
Person specification
Qualifications / Clinical Skills
Essential criteria
- 鈥 Full GMC Registration
- 鈥 MB ChB or equivalent
- 鈥 FRCR or equivalent
- 鈥 Inclusion on Specialist Register or, if in training, eligible for inclusion on the register within 6 months
- 鈥 CCT or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
Desirable criteria
- 鈥 Higher Degree
Special Knowledge / Abilities / and / or experience
Essential criteria
- 鈥 Appropriate experience in training grade posts at SpR/SR level
- 鈥 Equivalent training accepted by Royal College / GMC for Specialist Registrar
Personal Skills / Qualities
Essential criteria
- 鈥 Demonstrates good interpersonal skills with patients, relatives and members of the clinical team
- 鈥 Ability to gain confidence and trust
- 鈥 Ability to cope with pressure
- 鈥 Ability to respond to change
- 鈥 Polite Manner
Desirable criteria
- Leadership skills appropriate to: 鈥 Directing and teaching medical, nursing and other professions allied to medicine
- 鈥 Participating in and leading multidisciplinary teams
Research
Essential criteria
- 鈥 Published research
- 鈥 Actively encourages research with junior and other staff
Desirable criteria
- 鈥 Research degree
Additional Requirements
Essential criteria
- 鈥 Commitment to continuing personal development and medical education
- 鈥 CRB disclosure at an enhanced level
- 鈥 Ability to educate and train junior medical staff
- 鈥 Excellent communication skills
Desirable criteria
- 鈥 Good IT skills
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
- 鈥 Computer skills
- 鈥 Excellent communication skills
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.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Geraint Roberts
- Job title
- General Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
The Health Board welcomes applicants who wish to seek further information or visit. Short-listed candidates are encouraged to visit the hospitals before being interviewed by the Advisory Appointments Committee. Earlier visits (at the candidates own expense if prior to short-listing) would be welcomed and arrangements can be made by contacting:
鈥 听 听Dr Christopher Scrase, Consultant, [email protected]听
鈥 听 听Geraint Roberts, General Manager, [email protected]听Informal discussion of the post can be made in complete confidence. 听
Mae'r Bwrdd Iechyd yn croesawu ymgeiswyr sy'n dymuno cael rhagor o wybodaeth neu ymweld. Anogir ymgeiswyr ar y rhestr fer i ymweld 芒'r ysbytai cyn cael eu cyfweld gan y Pwyllgor Penodiadau Ymgynghorol. Croesewir ymweliadau cynharach (ar draul yr ymgeiswyr os cyn y rhestr fer) a gellir gwneud trefniadau drwy gysylltu 芒:
鈥 听 听 Dr Christopher Scrase, Ymgynghorydd, [email protected] 听鈥 听 听Dr Julie Jones, Consultant, [email protected] 听
鈥 听 听Geraint Roberts, Rheolwr Cyffredinol, [email protected] 听
Gellir cynnal trafodaeth anffurfiol o'r swydd yn gwbl gyfrinachol. 听
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
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Abergele Hospital
Ambrose Onibere [email protected]
- Telephone
- 03000855063
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