Consultant in Medical Oncology with interest Upper and Lower Gastrointestinal Cancers including Hepatobiliary Cancers

Closing on: 30 Nov 2024

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Job Highlights

Expected Salary

£93,666 - £126,281

Location

Southampton, United Kingdom

Specialisation

Medical Oncology

Job Summary

The University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Consultant in Medical Oncology with a special interest in Upper and Lower Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancers, including Hepatobiliary (HPB) Cancers. The position involves working across two sites—Salisbury District Hospital (SDH) and University Hospital Southampton (UHS)—providing expert oncology care, particularly in chemotherapy and immunotherapy. This role includes both direct patient care and participation in multidisciplinary teams (MDTs).

Job Overview

The Consultant Medical Oncologist will be responsible for providing specialized oncology care, focusing on patients with GI and HPB cancers. This role includes attending MDT meetings, managing patient referrals, and planning and supervising chemotherapy and immunotherapy treatments. The consultant will work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including advanced practitioners, nurse prescribers, and other oncology consultants. The role involves clinical duties across two hospitals and participation in clinical trials, teaching, and professional development activities.

Main Duties

Clinical Responsibilities:

Provide specialist oncology care for patients with Upper and Lower GI cancers, including HPB cancers.

Attend and actively participate in MDT meetings at both UHS and SDH.

Plan and supervise chemotherapy and immunotherapy treatments.

Conduct on-treatment review clinics and supervise inpatient care.

Provide oncology input to GI services and acute oncology services at SDH.

Teaching and Supervision:

Actively participate in teaching and training junior medical and nursing staff.

Provide clinical supervision to junior doctors and involvement in educational supervision.

Research and Development:

Participate in clinical trials and research, with opportunities to lead or contribute to ongoing studies.

Engage in peer review meetings and professional development activities.

Management and Governance:

Take on leadership roles within the subspecialty and department.

Participate in management duties, including service development and clinical governance.

Ensure adherence to hospital policies and standards of care.

This role offers an opportunity to contribute to the development of oncology services within a dynamic and supportive environment, with a strong emphasis on multidisciplinary collaboration and continuous professional growth.

Indicative Job Plan

Total: 10 PAs + 0.25 PA to recognise on call commitment and duties. The GI oncology service is undergoing ongoing review and the job plan is indicative and subject to review following appointment

Requirements

Qualifications:

Full GMC registration with a license to practice.

Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Medical Oncology or within six months of obtaining it.

Equivalence to the UK CCT for non-UK trained applicants.

Experience:

Specialist experience in Medical Oncology, particularly in GI and HPB cancers.

Experience in chemotherapy and immunotherapy.

Involvement in clinical trials and research is desirable.

Skills:

Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Ability to lead and supervise multidisciplinary teams.

Commitment to ongoing professional development and teaching.

Job Overview

Main Duties

Clinical Responsibilities:

Provide specialist oncology care for patients with Upper and Lower GI cancers, including HPB cancers.

Attend and actively participate in MDT meetings at both UHS and SDH.

Plan and supervise chemotherapy and immunotherapy treatments.

Conduct on-treatment review clinics and supervise inpatient care.

Provide oncology input to GI services and acute oncology services at SDH.

Teaching and Supervision:

Actively participate in teaching and training junior medical and nursing staff.

Provide clinical supervision to junior doctors and involvement in educational supervision.

Research and Development:

Participate in clinical trials and research, with opportunities to lead or contribute to ongoing studies.

Engage in peer review meetings and professional development activities.

Management and Governance:

Take on leadership roles within the subspecialty and department.

Participate in management duties, including service development and clinical governance.

Ensure adherence to hospital policies and standards of care.

Indicative Job Plan

Total: 10 PAs + 0.25 PA to recognise on call commitment and duties. The GI oncology service is undergoing ongoing review and the job plan is indicative and subject to review following appointment

Requirements

Qualifications:

Full GMC registration with a license to practice.

Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Medical Oncology or within six months of obtaining it.

Equivalence to the UK CCT for non-UK trained applicants.

Experience:

Specialist experience in Medical Oncology, particularly in GI and HPB cancers.

Experience in chemotherapy and immunotherapy.

Involvement in clinical trials and research is desirable.

Skills:

Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Ability to lead and supervise multidisciplinary teams.

Commitment to ongoing professional development and teaching.

About University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospital

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust provides services to some 1.9 million people living in Southampton and south Hampshire, plus specialist services such as neurosciences, cardiac services and children's intensive care to more than 3.7 million people in central southern England and the Channel Islands., UHS is one of the largest acute teaching trusts in England with a staff of 13,000 and a turnover of more than £1bn in 2020/21., We are one of only two major trauma centres in the South of England for both adults and children., UHS is consistently one of the UK’s highest recruiting trusts of patients to clinical trials., The Trust is also a major centre for teaching and research in association with the University of Southampton and partners including the Medical Research Council and Wellcome Trust., UHS gained foundation trust status on 1 October 2011.