Consultant in Clinical Oncology (H&N and flexible secondary)

There are x2 Consultant in Oncology openings in established multidisciplinary teams in a University Hospital Trust in the Midlands. You’ll be expected to offer expertise and management of H&N and another tumour site of your choice and to get involved with research and trials. There are also regular educational meetings to present audits and discuss treatment management plans. The department is very diverse with many doctors working through CESR/Portfolio pathway, so a welcoming space for IMGs starting their first UK role. It is a 10PA job plan = 40 hours per week, and you can expect the following main duties and responsibilities:

• Undertaking Clinical and managerial responsibilities for oncology subspecialties (H&N and preferred secondary)
• Delivering SACT for specialist sites
• Planning and contouring radiotherapy for specialist sites
• Attending site specific multidisciplinary team meetings and participating in peer review meetings
• Undertaking research and entering patients to clinical trials
• Committing to clinical governance and participating in clinical audit and continuing medical education
• Teaching undergraduates and supervising junior staff

Key Details

• Contract: Fixed Term
• Salary: £93,666 - £126,281
• Location: East Midlands

Cancer Centre

The Trust cares for a population of over 1 million in the surround region. The Trust is closely partnered with the local University and committed to research, teaching, education, and innovation. The University offers a range of courses and education and provides globally recognized research. The research department continues to grow funded research activity and encourages research-inspired education. There is a comprehensive clinical trials unit supported by dedicated research nurses.

The Consultant roles are based in the main Cancer Centre in the University Hospital site. The Cancer Centre is well-staffed by Consultants, Specialty Doctors, Registrars, Clinical Fellows and Junior Doctors. There’s an oncology inpatient ward, outpatient clinics and oncology assessment unit. The radiotherapy department provides state-of-the-art treatment including SABR and Brachytherapy. The equipment includes TrueBeam linear accelerators, ARIA Oncology management system, Canon Aquilion CT scanner and Superficial treatment unit.

Location

• This Trust is in a bustling city home to a variety of shops and things to see and do, including beautiful outdoor attractions and activities
• The city is known for being extremely multicultural and celebrates a range of cultural and religious festivals
• There’s a strong transport network, including reliable public transport and footpaths, cycle routes and canals. the railway and road network reaches nationally
• The cost of living in the East Midlands is generally very low and this city offers plenty of options of affordable accommodation
• There’s a range of private and state schools for all ages, many of which are rated ‘Outstanding’

Requirements

• GMC Registered with License to Practice (essential)
• Ability to practice independently at consultant level (essential)
• FRCR, MRCP or equivalent post-graduate qualification (desirable)

How BDI Resourcing can support

When choosing to apply for your next Oncology role with BDI Resourcing, you’ll have the full support of an expert recruitment team who will assist, as standard, with:

• CV Preparation using our recognised bespoke guidance
• Application support with expert knowledge of specialisms, NHS and local support
• Video based Interview Preparation using specific example questions according to job role
• Contract and offer negotiations for salary, relocation packages, tenure and more

Once you have accepted your new role, you’ll then be met by one of our dedicated relocation executives who will guide you through all the way to starting to your new Oncology role in the NHS including:

• Document gathering and checking
• COS and Visa Application support if applicable
• Short- and long-term accommodation sourcing
• Travel Arrangements
• Family support for finding schools and any other aspects of pastoral care

How to apply

If you wish to apply for this vacancy or if you would like to discuss your search for work and seek advice on other available posts then please send a copy of your most recent CV to oncology@bdiresourcing.com and one of the specialist oncology team will be in touch to discuss your options.

We look forward to hearing from you and wish you all the best with your application.