Specialist Grade Medical Oncologist - Urology / Breast

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Grade Medical Oncologist - Urology / Breast

Salary Not Specified

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust, Peterborough

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 3 weeks ago, 14 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: a338a5c768b142af9fc5a5ceb631598f

Full Job Description

The Oncology department at North West Anglia Foundation Trust is looking for a highly motivated Specialist Grade Doctor to join our team in providing high quality patient care, predominantly in Urology, or breast with AOS desirable, however, we would consider a candidates specialist interest.

The role includes working at our two main sites at Peterborough City Hospital and Hinchingbrooke Hospital, with the additional consideration of a day at Cambridge University Hospital, and again any specialism would be considered.

The new post holder would treat urological cancers, and/or breast cancers as well as acute oncology in collaboration with existing Clinical and Medical Oncology consultant colleagues together with support for the acute oncology service nursing team (AOS). There could be flexibility in oncological sites to accommodate the successful candidate's interests., 1. To work with NWAFT colleagues to strengthen existing Urological cancers, Breast cancers and to further develop AOS services
2. To offer support to the Acute Oncology service.
3. Provision of systemic anti-cancer treatment for patients with urological & Breast.
4. To develop and participate in collaborative initiatives, studies and trials regionally, nationally and internationally, having a high regard for clinical effectiveness and to the practice of evidence-based medicine.
5. To collaborate with colleagues at the Regional Cancer Centre (Cambridge University Hospitals Foundation Trusts (CUH), Cancer Units and other agencies to ensure optimum quality of care for cancer patients including referring patients to the phase I trials unit at CUH.
6. Provision of a comprehensive Oncology service, in collaboration with other Oncologists, including inpatient care and referrals and outpatient referrals and treatment. This post will support the consultant rounds ensuring continuity of daily provision of care to the patients at Peterborough City Hospital.

Benefits to youo 27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);o NHS Pension Scheme:o Flexible working opportunities;o Increased hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;o Career development and training;o Wellbeing support and activities;o In-house physiotherapy Service;o On-site canteens with subsidised meals;o Subsidised staff parking (currently free).o Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

We are committed to ensure a work-life balance to all our staff by offering full time and part time roles, flexible working hours on a shift pattern to fit around your family life.