Consultant Clinical Oncologist Breast inBrighton inBrighton PUBLISHED
FRI 27 DEC 2024
The successful candidate is expected to engage in leadership and development opportunities within the division, contribute to the education of medical trainees and junior staff, and actively support audit projects. In addition to clinical responsibilities, there will be opportunities for involvement in cancer research with adequate support provided. Candidates are encouraged to pursue personal and professional development in alignment with Trust objectives.
Applications are invited for the above post of Consultant Clinical Oncologist with an interest in breast, based at the Sussex Cancer Centre at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton but with sessions throughout the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust.
The "Sussex Cancer Centre Oncology Service" is a team of oncologists who are employed through University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust working across the county providing clinical and medical oncology care to the population of Sussex. This includes provision of non-surgical cancer treatments across 5 hospital locations - Brighton, Haywards Heath, Worthing, Hastings, Eastbourne, and acute service support in Chichester.
The new appointee will work alongside colleagues in the Breast site reference group which comprises of a mutliprofessional team including clinical oncologists, medical oncologists, pharmacists, clinical nurse specialists and cancer support workers.
The appointee will have an On Call Commitment at the Royal Sussex County Hospital on a >1:9 rota (currently 1:17).
The appointee will join the team of 30 Clinical/medical consultant oncologists who work across Sussex (Worthing, Brighton, Haywards Heath, Eastbourne and Hastings) in delivering a comprehensive oncology service for patients from across the Trust. Key duties will include regular outpatient clinics, clinical trial leadership and delivery, MDT attendance, SACT prescribing and Radiotherapy planning oversight, clinical supervision of non-medical staff, clinical governance, service developments, ward reviews and on call. It is anticipated that the post holder will look to take on leadership/development roles within the division and will be supported to do so. It is also anticipated that they will take an active role in education for trainees at all grades. The appointee will contribute to teaching and supervision of medical students, junior medical staff and AHP/nurses. Applicants are encouraged to take part in Audit and support junior team members in their Audit projects. There are opportunities for clinical cancer research and will be supported by a divisional lead for research.
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Learning and Development
Attend mandatory training updates as required.
Undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post and as agreed with the line manager as part of the personal development process.
Actively participate in job planning and attend a divisional job planning review
Achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within agreed timescales.
Identify own learning needs and jointly plan training requirements with your line manager
Participate in the Trusts appraisal process to discuss how your role will help deliver the best possible care to our patients and help to deliver any changes in service.
See job description and person specification for full details.
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