Specialty Doctor Clinical Oncology

The Post

BDI Resourcing are seeking an international doctor for a Specialty Doctor Oncology post within a South West England NHS Trust.

The hospital is located within a beautiful part of the UK and you will join a friendly and supportive team who will provide you with educational support.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supporting the consultant team with senior advice and supervision of the care of patients in the oncology bed-base.
• The Specialty Doctor will be responsible to the attending Consultant Oncologist, and consultant advice will be available at all times as appropriate. The post-holder will be, with senior nursing staff, part of a core team dedicated to the care of day patients and for liaison with trust teams involved in oncology patient care, as required.
• Developing skills in the assessment of patients prior to chemotherapy administration, assessment of new urgent cases, alongside appropriate follow-up patients. Training will be given to any candidate for whom these procedures are not familiar.
• Out-patient activities/clinics dependent on the needs of patients.
• The post-holder will be expected to participate in oncology clinics with the consultants, including clinics to support the recruitment, follow-up and management of patients participating in clinical trials. There will be support from clinical trials staff within these clinics.
• Involvement in relevant multi-disciplinary teams and meetings.
• Involvement in relevant administration duties, supporting the Consultant team with patient care.
• Teaching and supervision of junior medical staff and other clinicians as appropriate
• Active involvement in audit and clinical governance including service improvement activities

Post Requirements

This post requires full MRCP and a pass in IELTS or OET to evidence your English language skills.

The Post

BDI Resourcing are seeking an international doctor for a Medical Oncology post within a South West England NHS Trust. 

You will join a friendly and supportive department who are offering full CESR support and access to a comprehensive relocation package.

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Provide oncological support to patients at Mid Essex Hospital, working in conjunction with Consultants, junior doctors and palliative care nursing team.
• To manage patients and provide advice and support to other clinical teams within the South West area and, if necessary, other sites for occasional cross over, in particular;
• Assessment of patients having outpatient chemotherapy
• To participate and attend the relevant MDMs which are key to patient management
• To provide cover (where appropriate) for colleagues periods of leave
• To participate in the Acute Oncology Service
• To support consultant led outpatient clinics
• To cover chemotherapy unit
• Multidisciplinary team working is a key component of the working in the department.
• To work alongside colleagues across the multi-disciplinary team to ensure a high quality and safe service for patients is maintained at all times.
• To provide cover for colleagues’ annual leave and other authorised absences.
• To ensure that proper clinical records are made and maintained.
• To undertake continuing medical education facilitated by funded study leave

Post Requirements

This post requires you to hold full MRCP and a pass in IELTS/OET.