Locum Consultant Oncologist Upper and Lower GI Cancers

Our Oncology Department is a thriving, well-established service comprising 16 Clinical Oncologists and 6 Medical Oncologists, supported by 3 Consultant Radiographers and 1 Consultant Nurse. The team is further strengthened by 13 WTE Specialist Registrars in Clinical and Medical Oncology, 5 Specialty Doctors, 12 Resident Doctors, and 3 Clinical Fellows.

We are proud of our dedicated team of nurse practitioners, who provide comprehensive acute care for our patients, including inpatient services, a 24-hour Acute Haematology Oncology Unit, an Acute Oncology Service, and assessment for patients receiving SACT.

This Oncology post will provide specialist expertise in upper and lower GI cancers across Gloucestershire and Herefordshire, contributing to the delivery of exceptional, patient-focused care. The successful applicant will:

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Entry on the Specialist Register as a Clinical or Medical Oncologist or eligibility for entry within 6 months of interview

CCT or CESR-Combined Programme: proposed CCT/CESR-CP date within 6 months of interview

Desirable Qualifications and Training

Research degree (MD/PhD)

Additional qualification in Quality Improvement, Medical Education, or other pertinent expertise

Additional management qualification

Essential Knowledge and Skills

Understanding and experience of Clinical Governance and Quality Improvement

Awareness of current relevant developments within the wider NHS

Evidence of expertise in the areas of special interest relevant to the Job Plan

Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients

Training of resident doctors

Active involvement in clinical trials

Friendly and enthusiastic colleague, with drive, initiative and conscientiousness

Effective team working skills

Caring and empathetic with a desire to put the patient at the centre of their care

Able and driven to take responsibility, show leadership and make decisions

Non-judgemental in approach to patients and colleagues regardless of the sexuality, ethnicity, disability, religious beliefs or financial status

Flexible and resilient

Committed to lifelong learning

Gloucestershire Hospitals provides acute hospital services from Gloucestershire Royal and Cheltenham General Hospital, with maternity services based at Stroud Maternity. As the largest employer in Gloucestershire, our 9,000-strong workforce, representing over 95 nationalities, delivers outstanding, patient-centred emergency, elective and specialist care across a broad range of clinical areas. We take pride in placing people at the heart of everything we do, working together as one team driven by shared ambition for continuous improvement.

The Gloucestershire Cancer Centre, based in Cheltenham, serves as a regional Cancer Centre for Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and South Worcestershire, as well as parts of Shropshire and Powys. The Centre registers over 5,000 new patients each year and is expanding to create a new, purpose-built facility with the transformation of our existing estate. This modern, welcoming space will ensure we remain at the forefront of oncology care for years to come.

Gloucestershire was named the best place to live in the UK byThe Sunday Times in 2021. It offers Cotswold countryside, the historic Cathedral in Gloucester and the Regency spa town of Cheltenham, renowned for its annual Cultural festivals. With outstanding schools and excellent transport links to Bristol, Birmingham, London and Wales, Gloucestershire offers an exceptional quality of life.

Qualifications

Essential: - Full General Medical Council registration

Knowledge

Essential: - Understanding and experience of Clinical Governance and Quality Improvement; - Awareness of current relevant developments within the wider NHS

Experience

Personal Attributes