Specialty Doctor in Clinical Oncology

BDI Resourcing are welcoming applications from keen IMG's looking to relocate to the UK to work as Specialty Doctors in Clinical Oncology. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time NHS appointment at an NHS Trust in greater Manchester to enhance the quality of care for elective admissions and emergency referrals to the cancer inpatient services.

The post: 

• The oncology services are fully integrated with other specialities such as surgery and radiology to provide a multidisciplinary approach to patient care.
• Based in some of the newest purpose-built and modern facilities in the UK, the Trust offers a wide range of courses and education in the areas of laboratory, clinical, and population health through the provision of innovative education and globally recognised research.
• In line with GMC Good Medical Practice, it is the responsibility of the post-holder to ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard, and in accordance with current quality initiatives within the area of work.

Duties of the post: 

• Carry out a daily ward round, with the Acute Oncology consultant, for assessment and management of patients referred for admission or already admitted to the oncology wards, and oncology patients on non-oncology wards.
• Provide supervision and advice to junior medical staff.
• Assist in the assessment and care of patients referred for emergency admission.
• Provide a consultation service for new patient referrals with cancer, or suspected cancer from other hospital teams.
• Attend the Acute Medical hand over to liaise with medical teams and receive referrals and provide advice.
• Undertake at least one out-patient or chemotherapy clinic per week with dedicated senior support.
• Support the Chemotherapy Day Unit, including review of sick patients, prescribing supportive medication, if appropriate and competencies of candidate allow, chemotherapy prescribing.
• Contribute to clinical audit/clinical governance and undertake clinical audit projects related to cancer Services.
• Undertake continued professional development and be aware of any new clinical developments in oncology, and to keep regularly update skills and clinical practice.

Additional support: 

• Depending on the successful candidates’ experience and career aims, there will be opportunity to undertake radiotherapy planning weekly and take part in peer review meetings.
• Substantial protected time will be given to help support the clinical trials team with active participation in clinical research within an oncology research portfolio.
• Academic support will be provided to a successful applicant wishing to pursue further post-graduate and/or Royal College qualifications (FRCR for example).
• Job plans to be agreed in accordance with successful applicant’s areas of interest alongside service requirements.
• SPAs will be provided as part of the successful applicant’s job plan for those building a CESR portfolio for GMC Specialist Registration.

Requirements: 

• Full GMC