What are the responsibilities and job description for the Consultant Medical Oncologist, (Urological and Melanoma cancers) position at University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust?

Consultant Medical Oncologist, (Urological and Melanoma cancers)

NHS Medical & Dental : Consultant

Main area : Medical Oncology, Grade : NHS Medical & Dental : Consultant

Contract : Permanent, Hours : Part time - 8.25 sessions per week, Job ref : 387-SPS-4026-MP

Site : Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre, Town : Bristol

Salary : £105,504 - £139,882 pa pro rata, Salary period : Yearly, Closing : 05 / 02 / 2025 23 : 59

As an organisation, we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.

Job Overview

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston (UHBW) NHS Foundation Trust are looking to appoint a dynamic and enthusiastic Consultant Medical Oncologist with specialist skills in the management of Urological and Melanoma cancers. This is a new substantive post based at the University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW). The post holder will be based at the Bristol site with sessions across both the Bristol and Weston sites and will join established teams of consultants for the delivery of care. The post will subspecialise in Renal and Bladder cancers alongside colleagues as part of a team approach. The postholder will deliver all aspects of clinical care for patients in the services they are supporting including outpatient clinics, ward rounds, attendance at relevant MDTs and have an on call commitment.

Main duties of the job

The adult Oncology department has 36 (not all full time) consultants who work across Bristol and Weston. The Bristol site provides services to a catchment population of 2.2 million people. The radiotherapy department offers IMRT, high dose rate brachytherapy, SABR, Gamma Knife stereotactic radiosurgery and molecular radiotherapy (radioligand therapy). Adult systemic anticancer treatment (SACT) is delivered in our 30 bedded in-patient unit, 20 chair chemotherapy day unit or in our two community units. There is a strong emphasis on research with the clinical trials unit actively recruiting in over 100 trials. There are close links with the University of Bristol and the University of the West of England.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The successful candidates for this post must be registered with the GMC with a valid license to practice and should have completed Specialist Training (or equivalent) and be entered on the Specialist Register of the GMC, or have a CCT date in Oncology within six months of the date of interview.

Person specification

Qualifications & Training

Full and specialist registration in either AIM or GIM with the General Medical Council (GMC) or
Eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview
MRCP or equivalent
FRCR or equivalent
Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent

Experience

Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Oncology

Ability to offer expert clinical opinion across a wide range of oncological situations both elective and emergency.

Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision and be able to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Specialist experience in urological and melanoma cancers

Experience in IO toxicity

Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust’s service strategy

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty

Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty

Broad range of IT skills

Research

Knowledge of the principles involved in research

Evidence of involvement in research

Evidence of peer review research papers

Ability to increase the academic profile of the department

Teaching and Training

Experience of teaching medical students.

Experience of supervising trainees.

Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team

Formal teaching qualification

Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it

Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service

Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant

Ability to practice independently as a consultant

Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership

Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks

Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures

Interpersonal, communication and team working skills

Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.

Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.

Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries

Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions

Ability to be a flexible team member

Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes

Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances

Awareness of personal limitations

Demonstrates the 4 Trust values

Meets professional health requirements

Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role.

Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels

We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.

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Salary : $105,504 - $139,882

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