ONCOLOGY

This is an exciting opportunity to join a diverse and welcoming team as a Locum Consultant in Medical Oncology. Your job plan will include covering clinical oncology work, teaching, participating in oncology research and taking on managerial responsibilities. You will be provided with an Oncology Consultant as your mentor to support your professional development/CESR portfolio. As with most Medical Oncology Consultant jobs, the rota will be on the basis of a standard 10 PA = 40 hour p/w job plan, which is likely to include the following;

• Specialisation in 2 tumour sites (the preference is for Breast and Gynae, however this can flexible to accommodate the interests of the right candidate)
• Running outpatient clinics
• Participating in MDT meetings
• Supporting Professional Activities (non-clinical time for personal development)
• Leading Ward Rounds
• Teaching/Training junior staff (both doctors and nurses)
• Taking part in clinical research/clinical trials
• Inclusion in the on-call rota (this will only be included when you are fully comfortable in post)

The department are also willing to consider applications from overseas Medical Oncology Consultants who would like to start their NHS oncology career at a Specialist or Specialty Doctor grade in the first instance – once acclimatised to the NHS system you would then be supported in stepping back into independent work as a Medical Oncology Consultant. In this regard, the department are extremely supportive of international oncology candidates and can offer a compassionate and safe environment to start your NHS career.

Key Details

Salary - £88,364 - £119,133

Location – North West

Duration – Fixed Term 1 Year (with a view to extend)

Oncology Cancer Centre

The Trust hosts a major Oncology Cancer Centre for the region and is part of an NHS Teaching Hospitals Trust collaboration which covers a wide geographical area and treats all common and intermediate frequency cancers including Breast, Lung, GI, HPB, Gynae, CUP and Urology. The centre has a well-established Medical Oncology practice and a multidisciplinary approach to cancer care. Moreover, the Trust has recently invested in a research institute that works in partnership with local universities, providing a platform to promote and develop cancer research programmes and involvement. There is also a Chemocare electronic prescribing system in place.

If you are an international Medical Oncology Consultant currently, you will be in a cancer centre with a national reputation for supporting overseas trained Medical Oncologists in their career development in the NHS. There will be a supportive induction period, and a clinical oncology mentor in post to ensure that you feel comfortable and equipped to practice independently.

The Location

• The Trust is located near a number of major cities in the North of England, with great transport link to a number of beautiful, unspoilt National Parks and countryside. There are excellent road, rail and air transport links too.
• The cost of living in the North of England is significantly lower than in other areas of the UK, whilst still having access to all the amenities you need – making your salary go even further
• There are outstanding schools nearby for all ages, including a selection of grammar schools and state schools.
• The region is very multicultural and friendly; you would benefit from living in a very welcoming and safe community

The Requirements

In order to apply for the role, you will need:

• Full GMC Registration
• Full MRCP(UK) or equivalent post-graduate qualification
• Ability to work independently at Consultant level within Medical Oncology

How BDI Resourcing can support

When choosing to apply for your next Medical Oncology Consultant 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 the oncology specialty, the NHS system and local regional information  
• 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 Medical Oncology Consultant 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 oncology 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 [email protected] 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 job search!

Applications are invited for a Specialty Doctor in Medical Oncology at a leading University Teaching Hospital NHS Trust in the Midlands.

The post:

• The successful applicant will join a friendly, enthusiastic and innovative team, committed to supporting your Continued Professional Development (CPD) as an NHS Oncologist. The post holder will Work alongside a team of Consultants and Specialist Registrars as well as with the wider cancer multi-disciplinary to deliver exceptional cancer care throughout the region. The exact tumour site and outpatient work commitment will depend on the interests and skills of the successful candidate, as well as the needs of the Cancer Centre
• The Trust prides itself on its flexible and supportive ethos, promoting staff well-being whilst maintaining its excellent reputation of developing internationally trained Oncologists in post.
• The Department is actively involved in audit and research and the successful applicant will have access to a varied educational programme and all training opportunities available to the existing specialist trainees. There will be no on-call commitments for this post, unless specifically requested by the successful applicant

Duties of post:

• Support and work alongside the Consultant Oncologists and Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialists.
• Participate in oncology outpatient clinics, seeing new and follow-up patients under the supervision of the Consultant Oncologists.
• Support the oncology day unit and the delivery of systemic anti-cancer therapies.
• Participate in the teaching and assessment of doctors in training and medical students.
• Provide ward rounds and specialist medical advice for the Acute Oncology Service (AOS), working closely with the AOS clinical nurse specialists and under the supervision of the Consultant Oncologists.
• To be involved in the developments of the specialty as part of the Oncology team.
• Actively contribute to MDT and morbidity & mortality meetings

Additional support offered:

• 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 (for example, MRCP SCE in Medical Oncology).
• 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.
• The post holder’s professional progress will be reviewed annually by the supervising Consultant.

Post requirements:

• MRCP (Preferable)
• Eligibility for GMC registration (required)

BDI Resourcing are accepting applications for an NHS Locum Consultant in Medical Oncology. The position is within one of the largest and busiest acute teaching Trusts in the beautiful South of England.

The Post: 

• 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.

The duties of the post: 

• Take responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness, and the proper functioning of the department.
• To promote new ways of working and co-ordinating care for patients in the community and to ensure that services are based on effective and integrated partnerships across the health community.
• Take part in multidisciplinary case conferences.
• Supervise and train junior medical staff and to be involved in appraising and assessing juniors.
• To proactively develop the service and take part in teaching, research and administration.
• To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.

Additional support:

• They offer an excellent on-boarding and induction programme which is geared towards international applicants.
• The post-holder will be required to maintain their continuing professional development (CPD) to be able to successfully revalidate. As per the Trust requirement the successful candidate will be required to have annual appraisal and attend / keep fully up to date with statutory and mandatory training as stipulated.
• 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 (for example, MRCP SCE in Medical Oncology).
• 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.

The post requirements: 

• MRCP (Preferable)
• Eligibility for GMC registration (required)
• Previous experience practising in an autonomous capacity.

BDI Resourcing are looking for a keen Clinical Oncologist for a position at an NHS Teaching Trust in the North East of England.

The post:

• You will have a Consultant closely supervising for first 12-months; opportunity to apply for Consultant post afterwards.
• Balanced job plan with SACT/RT/CESR support.

Duties:

• The post contains opportunities to participate in research, learn about intensive chemotherapy, immunotherapy and targeted therapies for the treatment of cancer.
• Clinical trials are an additional key component of the post, requiring clinical trial governance as the post-holder will be expected to assist in the management of trial patients.
• The post-holder will participate in all clinical governance activities, including clinical audit, morbidity and mortality reviews and meetings, clinical effectiveness, risk management, quality improvement activities as required by the Trust, and external accrediting bodies.
• The post-holder will 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.
• 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 

BDI Resourcing have a position for a Specialty Doctor in Clinical Haematology. The Trust has an Outstanding CQC rating and offer a welcoming and extremely supportive working environment for an overseas doctor. The post includes Morphology training and support towards FRCPath examinations. 

The Post: 

• The appointee will be part of a team of consultants, specialty doctors, and rotating junior staff providing a comprehensive Haematology service, and will work with a good team of specialist nurses in anticoagulation, chemotherapy, transfusion, haemoglobinopathy, and Paediatric Haematology.
• There will be an opportunity to develop a subspecialist interest according to the successful candidate’s wishes.

Duties of the post: 

• The appointee to the post would be expected to support the inpatient service and day care facilities together with the junior medical staff and to be part of regular outpatient clinic work.
• The post holder will share equitable responsibilities with their professional colleagues and will contribute to the governance arrangements of the department.
• The post holder will be expected to provide haematology cover for inpatients, day case patients and inpatient referrals.
• They will be expected to attend the Multidisciplinary Team meetings as appropriate.
• The appointee will be expected to take an active part in Undergraduate and Postgraduate teaching, including the training of junior doctors. Along with this, they will be expected to carry out audit projects. They may also undertake research.

Additional support: 

• This exciting programme will be tailored to the needs of the appointee in order to support the specialty doctor in signing off the necessary competencies in order to build up and complete a CESR portfolio.
• The Trust will encourage and supply support for the completion of the FRCPath examinations. 
• The Trust is committed to supporting the requirements for continuing education and professional development laid down by the Royal Colleges.  A personal development review will be undertaken by the Clinical Area Lead annually and objectives agreed. Appraisal is carried out according to GMC guidance in preparation for revalidation.

Requirements: 

• MRCP or equivalent preferable
• OET/IELTS 

Contract available for a Medical Oncologist looking to work at an Outstanding NHS Trust in the Midlands! This Trust is always super popular with our IMGs as it is within an area that has a very low cost of living but is also renowned for being beautiful and safe. 

The Post: 

• Autonomous practice with an assigned supervisor to support first NHS role.
• The post holder will work alongside a team of Consultants and Specialist Registrars as well as with the wider cancer multi-disciplinary to deliver exceptional cancer care throughout the region. The exact tumour site and outpatient work commitment will depend on the interests and skills of the successful candidate, as well as the needs of the Cancer Centre
• The Trust prides itself on its flexible and supportive ethos, promoting staff well-being whilst maintaining its excellent reputation of developing internationally trained Oncologists in post.

The Duties 

• The Department is actively involved in audit and research and the successful applicant will have access to a varied educational programme and all training opportunities available to the existing specialist trainees. There will be no on-call commitments for this post, unless specifically requested by the successful applicant.
• Support and work alongside the Consultant Oncologists and Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialists.
• Participate in oncology outpatient clinics, seeing new and follow-up patients under the supervision of the Consultant Oncologists.
• Support the oncology day unit and the delivery of systemic anti-cancer therapies.

Additional Support: 

• The area surrounding the hospital has excellent schools.
• CESR support – flexible tumour sites to accommodate CESR and preferred sites; extremely supportive department.
• 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 (for example, MRCP SCE in Medical Oncology).

Requirements: 

• MRCP (Desirable)
• GMC (Essential) 

The successful post holder will join an innovative team of Consultant Medical Oncologists, to deliver an Oncology service in one of the largest Trusts in the UK that provides expert treatment to patients across the South East. 

The Post:

• Being in the South East of England this hospital benefits from being a close comute to London whilst also being close to the beautiful coastline.
• The successful candidate will be encouraged to develop specific areas of interest, working alongside the current Oncology team. In keeping with the department’s ambition as a teaching hospital, the appointee will have the opportunity to engage in research and would be encouraged to utilise world class expertise based on Campus.

Duties:

• The appointee will be required to participate in the speciality education of undergraduates and postgraduates and allied health professionals. This includes participation in the departmental teaching programme for junior Haematology medical and nursing staff and active participation in the departmental meeting programme.

Additional support: 

• They offer an excellent on-boarding and induction programme which is geared towards international applicants.
• The post-holder will be required to maintain their continuing professional development (CPD) to be able to successfully revalidate. As per the Trust requirement the successful candidate will be required to have annual appraisal and attend / keep fully up to date with statutory and mandatory training as stipulated.
• 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 (for example, MRCP SCE in Medical Oncology).
• 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:

• MRCP (Preferable)
• Eligibility for GMC registration (required)

Fantastic Specialist contract available for a Medical Oncologist looking to work at an NHS Trust in the Midlands!

The Post: 

• Autonomous practice with an assigned supervisor to support first NHS role.
• The post holder will work alongside a team of Consultants and Specialist Registrars as well as with the wider cancer multi-disciplinary to deliver exceptional cancer care throughout the region. The exact tumour site and outpatient work commitment will depend on the interests and skills of the successful candidate, as well as the needs of the Cancer Centre
• The Trust prides itself on its flexible and supportive ethos, promoting staff well-being whilst maintaining its excellent reputation of developing internationally trained Oncologists in post.

The Duties 

• The Department is actively involved in audit and research and the successful applicant will have access to a varied educational programme and all training opportunities available to the existing specialist trainees. There will be no on-call commitments for this post, unless specifically requested by the successful applicant.
• Support and work alongside the Consultant Oncologists and Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialists.
• Participate in oncology outpatient clinics, seeing new and follow-up patients under the supervision of the Consultant Oncologists.
• Support the oncology day unit and the delivery of systemic anti-cancer therapies.

Additional Support: 

• CESR support – flexible tumour sites to accommodate CESR and preferred sites.
• 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 (for example, MRCP SCE in Medical Oncology).

Requirements: 

• MRCP (Desirable)
• GMC (Essential) 

The successful post holder will join an innovative team of Consultant Oncologists, to deliver an Oncology service in one of the largest Trusts in the UK that provides expert treatment to patients across the Midlands region.

The Post:

• The successful candidate will be encouraged to develop specific areas of interest, working alongside the current Oncology team. In keeping with the department’s ambition as a teaching hospital, the appointee will have the opportunity to engage in research and would be encouraged to utilise world class expertise based on Campus.

Duties:

• The appointee will be required to participate in the speciality education of undergraduates and postgraduates and allied health professionals. This includes participation in the departmental teaching programme for junior Haematology medical and nursing staff and active participation in the departmental meeting programme.

Additional support: 

• They offer an excellent on-boarding and induction programme which is geared towards international applicants.
• The post-holder will be required to maintain their continuing professional development (CPD) to be able to successfully revalidate. As per the Trust requirement the successful candidate will be required to have annual appraisal and attend / keep fully up to date with statutory and mandatory training as stipulated.
• 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 (for example, MRCP SCE in Medical Oncology).
• 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:

• MRCP (Preferable)
• Eligibility for GMC registration (required)
• Previous experience practising in an autonomous capacity.