Specialist Registrar in Acute Oncology

Job title:

Specialist Registrar in Acute Oncology

Company:

University College London

Job description

The use of AI is monitored and if applicants have used it, then they are required to declare this in their supporting statement.Job overviewAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time NHS appointment at University College London Hospitals (UCLH) to enhance and develop pathways of care for patients living with cancer in emergency, acute assessment, elective day care, and clinic settings. The postholder will play a key role in service development, including the creation of a Cancer Assessment Unit and corresponding care pathways, and will support audits and evaluations of this service to drive continuous improvement.This post would be suitable for a senior trainee (ST3+ level) who intends to pursue an academic or NHS oncology career. The post holder will be responsible to the Lead Clinician for Acute Oncology at UCH. GMC Registration and NHS experience is essential. Possession of MRCP or equivalent is desirable. Specialist training in clinical or medical oncology with experience in delivery of chemotherapy is desirable. The clinical sessions will be based in the cancer centre day unit, clinics and the inpatient wards/emergency department, but the post holder may need to see some patients at other locations within the Trust.The post holder will have the same education and training opportunities provided to trainees, with the same study leave benefits.Main duties of the jobThe aim of this post is to support the transfer of care from the Emergency Department to inpatient and outpatient settings, facilitating timely transitions into the day care environment within the UCH Macmillan Cancer Centre. The postholder will also contribute to audits, service reviews, and potential research projects related to the Cancer Assessment Unit and overall cancer pathways. This will primarily be a clinical service provision post, assisting the Acute Oncology Service at UCLH.Working for our organisationUniversity College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)National Hospital for Neurology and NeurosurgeryRoyal National ENT and Eastman Dental HospitalsUniversity College Hospital Grafton Way BuildingRoyal London Hospital for Integrated MedicineUniversity College Hospital Macmillan Cancer CentreThe Hospital for Tropical DiseasesUniversity College Hospital at Westmoreland StreetWe are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesFor the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*UCLH top trust to work at in England – for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the second year in a row.UCLH top trust to work at in England – for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?Person specificationQualificationsEssential criteria

• MBBS or equivalent
• Full registration with the GMC

Desirable criteria

• MRCP or equivalent

ExperienceEssential criteria

• Minimum 4 yrs full-time postgraduate training in medicine or part-time equivalent since first obtaining registration
• Management of all aspects of care of patients with complex cancers undergoing intensive treatment as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Working in an NHS setting
• Experience of clinical teaching and supervision of junior staff

Skills, Ability & KnowledgeEssential criteria

• Attendance at emergency and resuscitation courses e.g. ALS
• Communication; ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
• Accountability; ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.
• Interpersonal Skills; ability to see patients as people, ability to empathise and work co-operatively with others.

Desirable criteria

• Research in related field

Audit, Management & ITEssential criteria

• Ability to organise, prioritise own workload and be able to work own initiative
• Demonstrate Ability to undertake Clinical Audit/Governance and lead new projects

Other RequirementsEssential criteria

• Understanding of Equal Opportunities

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of publications in peer-reviewed journals

At UCLH, we have a real ‘One Team’ ethos, and our values – safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world class research, innovation and creativity.UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff and has a dedicated policy which allows staff to apply for flexible working right from the beginning of employment. For more information please go to: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/work-with-us/why-choose-uclh/flexible-working.We offer our permanent staff an interest free season ticket loan for travel, all our staff have access to free independent and confidential support, large retail discounts, a staff discount platform, cycle to work scheme and on-site accommodation to name a few.Additionally, UCLH Arts and Heritage’s staff wellbeing programme, Creative Comfort, offers a variety of ways to engage with the arts as a member of UCLH staff. You can try out the weekly choir, weekly art club and join the Culture Club for exclusive access to free and discounted tickets for opera, exhibitions, theatre and more.We recognise, reward and thank colleagues by nominating them for our annual Celebrating Excellence Awards, which are funded by UCLH Charity.We are also members of www.mytrustbenefits.co.uk/ which offers discounts on high street retail stores, offers on travel deals, and also to take advantage of cash back schemes.This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.Please note that all correspondence regarding your application will be via email. The emails will be sent to you via TRAC.jobs and not via NHS Jobs, we encourage you to check your inbox regularly.Please note that if you are at present in a training position on the 2016 new junior doctor’s contract and are applying for a Trust doctor role your salary will not be pay protected.You will be placed on the appropriate point of the Trust Doctor pay scale based on your previous experience.Please note that if you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date of the advert to assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.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.Documents to download

• Job Description (PDF, 928.2KB)
• Functional requirement (PDF, 262.3KB)
• UCLH Values (PDF, 860.9KB)

Expected salary

Location

London

Job date

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 23:04:06 GMT

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