Senior Clinical Fellow in Medical Oncology

Senior Clinical Fellow in Medical Oncology

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Applications are invited for posts in the Medical Oncology department at Guy's & St Thomas' Hospitals. This post is available as soon as possible for a period of 6 months with the view to extend.

Working at ST3 level

- Predominately outpatient clinic based

- Work pattern Monday - Friday 0830-1730

- Will receive educational support in the form of appraisal, regular journal clubs and teaching.

- Opportunities to join on call rota if appropriate to level of training.

Main duties of the job

SENIOR CLINICAL FELLOW IN MEDICAL ONCOLOGY - Full Time

Fixed term - 6 months

This post provides an ideal opportunity for someone interested in pursuing a career in Medical or Clinical Oncology. Successful applicants will gain experience in outpatient oncology clinics, systemic anti-cancer therapy prescribing, involvement in clinical trials, and dedicated time for clinical research projects. Our department is well-recognized for its provision of specialist Medical Oncology training. Although these posts do not have educational support for specialist training, there are exciting educational opportunities, including involvement in clinical (trial) research, audit, appraisal, conference attendance, and provision for study leave to be taken. We also have an active teaching programme including weekly journal club meetings.

To be considered for these roles you should have completed IMT, MRCP, or equivalent; some oncology experience is desirable. We look forward to helping support your oncology career in a world-renowned and forward-thinking environment.

Please note that successful completion of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is our accepted minimum language requirement.

Job responsibilities

Clinical:

• Diagnosis and treatment of patients of the Trust in such hospitals, health centres or clinics or other premises as required.
• Continuing clinical responsibility for the patients in your charge, allowing for all proper delegation to, and training of, your staff.
• The majority of the role will be in oncology outpatients, oncology wards, or Acute Oncology Assessment Unit (AOAU).

Training of junior staff:

The post-holders will take responsibility for the training and direction of junior staff allocated to him/her under the aegis of the training plan agreed with their supervising consultant.

Teaching:

The post-holder will be expected to contribute as appropriate in the teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Clinical Governance:

All medical and dental staff are expected to take part in clinical governance activity, including clinical audit, clinical guideline and protocol development, and clinical risk management.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

• Full GMC Registration and hold a license to practise
• MRCP

Clinical Experience

• Comprehensive clinical experience in specialty

Knowledge & Skills

• Ability to work as an effective member of the MDT

Research

• Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research
• Evidence of original research

Teaching

• Experience of undergraduate teaching and postgraduate training
• Teaching qualification

Management

• Evidence of understanding the role of clinical management
• Evidence of leadership in the development of clinical services

Other

• Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practices set out by the General Medical Council
• Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.