Consultant Medical Oncologist- Renal, Melanoma and CUP in Nottingham inNottingham PUBLISHED WED 12 FEB 2025 Jump to job information section
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**PENDING COLLEGE APPROVAL**
Full-time Consultant Medical Oncologist with a responsibility in Renal, Melanoma and CUP Cancers for Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.
Join Our Growing Team at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS TrustWe are excited to announce the creation of three NEW Consultant posts in Oncology, reflecting our commitment to expanding and enhancing our exceptional services. This expansion is part of a strategic investment to meet the growing needs of our patients and further develop our outstanding team.
At NUH, we take pride in delivering exceptional, holistic care through multiprofessional collaboration, supporting patients every step of the way on their cancer journey. As part of our team, you will play a pivotal role in providing high-quality clinical care both at NUH and our satellite service at KMH. Beyond clinical duties, you will have opportunities to contribute to education and supervision, leadership, and innovative research, helping to shape the future of oncology care.
Join us in making a real difference in patients' lives while advancing your own career in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.
**PENDING COLLEGE APPROVAL**
This is a 10 PA Consultant in Medical Oncology with a responsibility in Renal and Melanoma Cancer post for Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The appointee will join a team of 2 Medical Oncology Consultants (renal) and 3 Medical Oncology Consultants (melanoma) providing outpatient and inpatient care. The team also includes two prescribing Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS) who cover melanoma and renal patients, two Clinical Oncology Consultants who provide radiotherapy cover and rotational specialist registrars (SPRs). Responsibilities will include outpatient clinics seeing new, on-treatment and follow-up patients with melanoma and renal cancer, inpatient ward rounds, skin and urology MDT attendance and providing support to the CNS team for ad hoc queries and their clinic patients as well as training and support for SPRs and ward resident doctors. The appointee will be confident in prescribing immunotherapy, targeted therapy and chemotherapy for melanoma and renal cancer as well as investigating and managing treatment and cancer complications.
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Can you describe your experience with the management of renal and melanoma cancers?
What strategies do you employ when prescribing immunotherapy and targeted therapy?
How do you stay updated with the latest advancements in oncology treatments and clinical guidelines?
Can you provide an example of a particularly challenging case you managed and how you approached it?
How would you assess and manage complications arising from cancer treatment in your patients?
1. Can you describe your experience with the management of renal and melanoma cancers?
2. What strategies do you employ when prescribing immunotherapy and targeted therapy?
3. How do you stay updated with the latest advancements in oncology treatments and clinical guidelines?
4. Can you provide an example of a particularly challenging case you managed and how you approached it?
5. How would you assess and manage complications arising from cancer treatment in your patients?
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To work as a Consultant Medical Oncologist specializing in Renal Cancer, Melanoma, and Cancer of Unknown Primary (CUP) in the UK, you will need a combination of medical qualifications, clinical skills, and other competencies. Here’s a comprehensive list of the key skills and qualifications required:
Educational Requirements:
1. Medical Degree: A Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent from a recognized medical school.
2. Foundation Training: Completion of a Foundation Year program (F1 and F2) in the UK or its equivalent.
3. Specialty Training: Completion of a specialty training program in Medical Oncology (usually within a 5-year training pathway).
Clinical Skills:
1. Knowledge of Oncology: In-depth knowledge of renal cancers, melanoma, and CUP, including latest treatment approaches, clinical trials, and emerging therapies.
2. Patient Assessment: Skills in patient evaluation, diagnosis, staging, and management of complex cancer cases.
3. Chemotherapy Administration: Proficiency in administering chemotherapy and targeted therapies, as well as understanding the side effects and management of these treatments.
4. Symptom Management: Expertise in managing symptoms related to cancer and its treatments, including palliative care considerations.
5. Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Ability to work with a multidisciplinary team, including surgeons, radiologists, pathologists, and nurses, to provide comprehensive care.
Communication Skills:
1. Patient Communication: Exceptional skills in communicating complex medical information to patients and their families, as well as delivering difficult news.
2. Team Leadership: Ability to lead and coordinate care within clinical teams, ensuring effective collaboration.
3. Teaching and Mentoring: Skills in teaching medical students, trainees, and junior doctors about oncology and clinical practices.
Research and Development:
1. Critical Appraisal of Evidence: Skills to critically evaluate scientific literature and apply it to practice.
2. Research Participation: Experience with clinical research, including designing studies, conducting trials, and participating in research projects.
3. Data Analysis: Familiarity with statistical methods and data analysis as they pertain to research in oncology.
Professional Competencies:
1. Continuous Professional Development: Commitment to ongoing learning and staying updated with advancements in oncology through courses, conferences, and literature.
2. Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding of UK healthcare law, ethical guidelines, and NHS regulations relating to oncology and patient care.
3. Quality Improvement: Skills in assessing and implementing quality improvement initiatives within clinical practice.
Personal Attributes:
1. Empathy and Compassion: The ability to provide compassionate care and to understand the emotional and psychological impact of cancer on patients and their families.
2. Resilience: Ability to deal with stressful situations and emotional challenges associated with oncology.
3. Decision-Making Skills: Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills, especially in high-pressure environments.
Certification:
1. Clinical Oncology Certificate: Registration with a relevant medical board in the UK, such as the General Medical Council (GMC), and may require specific oncology certification.
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