Specialist in Oncology (Urology)

This is a permanent contract in either Clinical or Medical Oncology in a leading Haematology and Oncology Centre in the South West. You will join an established multidisciplinary and specialised team, including consultants, nurses, and pharmacists, clinically managing Urology malignancies. You’ll will have a nominated supervisor who will help with oncology career development and progression. Consultant support will be provided to ensure you feel comfortable independently caring for patients, and doctors wishing to begin at a Specialty Doctor level will be considered and supported to a specialist level in-post. You’re also expected to provide senior support in the Acute Assessment Unit, where you will be offering clinical fellows and advanced nurse practitioners senior input and covering board rounds. The AOS will also be supported by oncology consultants. It is a 10PA=40 hours p/w job plan and there are no on-call commitments.

• Managing outpatient clinics for new, follow up and pre assessment patients
• Reviewing patients requiring senior input in Acute Oncology Unit.
• Partaking in board rounds
• Planning and delivering radiotherapy
• Prescribing SACT treatment
• Contributing to quality improvement and audit projects within the department
• Supervising and teaching clinical fellows, nurses and medical students
• Contributing to undergraduate education
• Managing patients in clinical trials and participating in clinical trial projects
• Continuing Professional Development and Continuing Medical Education

Key Details

• Contract: Permanent
• Salary: £83,945 - £95,275
• Location: South West

Cancer Centre

The post is based in the main Cancer Centre, which serves a population of over 2 million people to the surrounded region, and is well-staffed with over 30 consultants in clinical and medical oncology. there’s a custom-built in-patient unit, acute assessment unit, out-patient chemotherapy unit, out-patient clinics and radiotherapy department. The radiotherapy department is equipped with state-of-the-art treatment, including; brachytherapy, intra- and extra-cranial radiosurgery; linear accelerators delivering dual energy photons and electrons; 4-D CT/MTI based conformal radiotherapy; portal imaging, 2D kV and cone beam CT and Varian HDR GammaMed machine.

The Centre is committed to clinical research and has an excellent portfolio of clinical trials. The Clinical Trials unit employs a dedicated team and is closely linked with the University and Medical School. The Centre is part of a University Teaching Trust and are committed to supporting and teaching undergraduates, postgraduates and medical students.

Location

• The Trust is in a vibrant, cosmopolitan city in the south west
• The south west region is a beautiful combination of beaches, countryside, larger cities and iconic towns
• The city has a combination of historic and modern areas, providing an array of shopping facilities, leisure activities for all ages and places to eat and drink
• The city is very multicultural and diverse, with access to religious amenities
• There is are several well-rated Universities and schools for all ages, including both private/grammar and state schools

Requirements

• GMC Registration with License to Practice – essential
• 12 years post-graduate experience and 6 years specialty specific experience in Oncology – essential
• MRCP (UK), FRCR (UK), or equivalent post-graduate qualification – desirable

How BDI Resourcing can support

When choosing to apply for your next Specialist in Oncology role with BDI Resourcing, you’ll have the full support of an expert recruitment team who will assist, as standard, with:

• CV Preparation using our recognised bespoke guidance
• Application support with expert knowledge of specialisms, NHS, and local support
• Video based Interview Preparation using specific example questions according to job role
• Contract and offer negotiations for salary, relocation packages, tenure and more

Once you have accepted your new Specialist in Oncology role, you’ll then be met by one of our dedicated relocation executives who will guide you through all the way to starting to your new Oncology role in the NHS including:

• Document gathering and checking
• COS and Visa Application support if applicable
• Short- and long-term accommodation sourcing
• Travel Arrangements
• Family support for finding schools and any other aspects of pastoral care

How to apply

If you wish to apply for this opportunity or if you would like to discuss your search for work and seek advice on other available posts then please send a copy of your most recent CV to oncology@bdiresourcing.com and one of the specialist oncology team will be in touch to discuss your options.

We look forward to hearing from you and wish you all the best with your job search.