Consultant Medical Oncologist Gynaecological

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Job summary

A leading medical organization in the UK seeks a full-time Medical Oncologist focusing on gynaecological cancers. The role is based in Wrexham Maelor Hospital, offering 10 Programmed Activities and an on-call payment. The successful candidate will join a team dedicated to exceptional patient care, with opportunities for education and research. Candidates must hold Full GMC Specialist Registration and relevant experience. A commitment to equality and diversity is expected, along with recognition under the ‘Disability Confident Employer’ scheme.

Benefits

Family-friendly benefits

Work-life balance policies

Opportunities for education and research

Qualifications

• Full GMC Specialist Registration or within 6 months of obtaining CCT.
• MB ChB or equivalent.
• Appropriate experience in training grade posts at SpR/SR level.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist oncological services to the population served.
• Work closely with clinical consultant colleagues.
• Liaise with Oncology, Haematology and Palliative Care for patient cover.

Skills

Ability to gain confidence and trust

Ability to cope with pressure

Ability to respond to change

Good interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Education

Full GMC Specialist Registration

MB ChB or equivalent

MRCP or equivalent

Higher Degree

Job description

Consultant Medical Oncologist Gynaecological

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

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.

Job overview

We are currently seeking a full-time Medical Oncologist with an interest in gynaecological cancers to be based in Wrexham Maelor Hospital. This post is a replacement appointment which attracts 10 Programmed Activities and an on-call payment. Newly qualified consultants will be offered 3 SPA’s as standard.
Applications are welcome from those who wish to work full or part-time.
BCUHB has 3 cancer centres consisting of a team of 23 consultants (11 clinical and 12 medical) providing care to the population of North Wales. We take pride in delivering exceptional care through multi-professional collaboration, ensuring patients are supported throughout their journey.
The successful candidate will be based in Wham Maelor Hospital within the Shooting Star Unit. The appointee will have an on-call commitment at the North Wales Cancer Centre in Ysbyty Glan Clwyd on a 1 in 8 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.
Beyond clinical duties, there are opportunities to contribute to education and research as well as leadership functions.

Main duties of the job

• 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.

Working for our organisation

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is Wales’s largest health organisation, with a budget of over £2.4 billion and a workforce of over 20,000 staff. The Health Board provides primary, community, mental health and acute hospital services for the population of North Wales.

BCUHB provides a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and specialist hospital services across 3 acute hospitals and a network of community hospitals, health centres, clinics, and mental health units. It also co-ordinates or provides the work of GP practices and NHS services provided by dentists, opticians, and pharmacists across the region.

The Health Board is an integrated health system that strives for excellent, compassionate care delivered in partnership with the public sector and other statutory and third sector organisations.

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.

If you are ready to make a significant impact on the future of healthcare in North Wales and possess the skills and experience required for this role, we invite you to apply.

Informal conversations are encouraged prior to applying. Please contact

Dr Julie Jones
Oncology Joint Clinical Lead
[e-mail]

Person specification

Qualifications and Experience

• Full GMC Specialist Registration or within 6 months of obtaining CCT from date of interview
• MB ChB or equivalent
• MRCP or equivalent
• Appropriate experience in training grade posts at SpR/SR level
• Higher Degree
• Participating in and leading multidisciplinary teams
• Experience in teaching, clinical audit

Skills and Ability

• Ability to gain confidence and trust
• Ability to cope with pressure
• Ability to respond to change
• Ability to educate and train junior medical staff
• Ability to travel between sites for peripheral clinics
• Demonstrates good interpersonal skills with patients, relatives and members of the clinical team
• Leadership skills appropriate to directing and teaching medical, nursing and other professions allied to medicine

Research

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

Additional Requirements

• Commitment to personal development and medical education
• Ability to travel when required to meet the needs of the service
• Ability to be flexible in response to the changing needs of the service
• Ability to speak Welsh or demonstrate a willingness to learn

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 badges

You 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.

Name Dr Julie Jones Job title Oncology Joint Clinical Lead Email address [e-mail] Additional information

Dr Christopher Scrase - [e-mail] Roberts [e-mail]

If you have problems applying, contact

Address Abergele Hospital
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