Consultant Medical Oncology Thoracic Malignancies and Acute Oncology

Job title:

Consultant Medical Oncology Thoracic Malignancies and Acute Oncology

Company:

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board NHS

Job description

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2024/2025 and will be implemented in November 2024 backdated to 1st April 2024 where applicable.Job overviewWe are excited to be looking for a new colleague to join our expanding team of substantive consultants based in North Wales. We are currently seeking a Medical Oncologist Consultant with an interest in lung cancers to strengthen our workforce so that we can provide the best care to the people of north Wales.The North Wales Cancer Treatment centre is ideally located at the centre of the region and caters for large volumes of patients daily. All three cancer treatment centres in North Wales have been funded by public donations and we are lucky to have such passionate and supportive communities.Main duties of the jobThere is an on-call element to the role and you will be required to take part on a 1 in 6 basis.
We encourage and welcome applications from colleagues who specialise in other tumour sites and will work to create a job plan that is beneficial to the individual and the department.Key tasks:

• To provide specialist oncological services to the population served with special reference to the common cancers and agreed appropriate oncology subspecialties and to be an active participant in each of these multidisciplinary teams.
• To work closely with clinical consultant colleagues and to provide seamless cancer care for all patients.
• To work closely with colleagues in other Divisions to assist in providing an efficient service for patients transferring between the different disciplines and during the patient journey.
• To liaise with colleagues in Oncology, Haematology and Palliative Care to provide inpatient cover for oncology patients.
• To develop a site specialist and research interest. This will include developing clinical research and entering patients into appropriate national and international studies.
• To develop and participate in collaborative initiatives, having a high regard for clinical effectiveness and to the practice of evidence based medicine.
• To participate in audit and teaching and to have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME).

Working for our organisationIf you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in EngliDetailed job description and main responsibilitiesYou will be able to find a full Job Description and Personal Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click ‘Apply Now’ to view in Trac.Person specificationQualifications / Clinical SkillsEssential criteria

• Full GMC Registration
• MB ChB or equivalent
• MRCP or equivalent
• Inclusion on Specialist Register or, if in training, eligible for inclusion on the register within 6 months
• CCT or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)

Desirable criteria

• Higher Degree

Special Knowledge / Abilities / and / or experienceEssential criteria

• Appropriate experience in training grade posts at SpR/SR level
• Equivalent training accepted by Royal College / GMC for Specialist Registrar

ResearchEssential criteria

• Published research
• Actively encourages research with junior and other staff

Desirable criteria

• Research degree

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.Employer certification / accreditation badgesApplicant requirementsYou must have appropriate UK professional registration.This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.Welsh language skills are desirableDocuments to download

• Job Description & Person Specification (English text) (PDF, 472.4KB)
• Job Description and Person Specification (Cymraeg text). (PDF, 392.4KB)
• Occupational Health Function Requirement Form (PDF, 656.5KB)
• Values and Proud to Lead (PDF, 335.6KB)
• NHS North Wales – The Right Choice (PDF, 3.6MB)
• Welsh Language Matrix (PDF, 134.3KB)
• Betsi Cadwaladr Relocation (PDF, 6.8MB)

Expected salary

Location

Wrexham

Job date

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 23:22:26 GMT

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