Consultant in Clinical Oncology (Breast Cancer)
Velindre University NHS Trust are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity! We are looking for a Consultant Oncologist (Medical or Clinical) with an interest in Breast to join a cohesive and committed team. This is an exciting time for Velindre University NHS Trust with a brand-new cancer centre in construction in Cardiff and the development of a Cancer Research and complex oncology Hub in close collaboration with University Hospital of Wales and Cardiff University. In addition, we have a regional outreach programme including a Radiotherapy Satellite Centre in Aneurin Bevan UHB (Nevill Hall Hospital) opening in Spring 2025. When complete, the new Velindre Cancer Centre will be a world class facility which provides specialist tertiary oncology services to patients across Southeast Wales. It will also be an exemplar healthcare facility which demonstrates what patient led, sustainable design can achieve; with an all-electric solution supporting the achievement of BREEAM excellent. The post holder will have an opportunity to collaborate with existing research projects and lead future research, service development and educational initiatives, supported by the SST. The post holder will support the Cwm Taff Morgannwg University Health Board and Cardiff and Vale University Health Board as a core member of the MDT, covering the management of cancer patients from MDT referral through to treatment. Main duties of the job
This is an exciting time for you to join Velindre NHS Trust and you will have the opportunity to deliver a service at the new Velindre Cancer Centre (nVCC) in Cardiff, which will be a world class facility providing specialist tertiary oncology services to patients across Southeast Wales. Construction of the new centre is underway, and we are scheduled to open in Spring 2027. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. About us
Here at
Velindre University NHS Trust
we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting-edge
Velindre Cancer Centre
and our award-winning
Welsh Blood Service , as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership
and
Health Technology Wales
and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services. Formed in 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to provide the key principles of prudent healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors. If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you. Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. Person Specification
Qualifications
GMC Specialist Register with one of the following:- i. CCT within 6 months of interview ii. CESR iii. European Community Rights Research degree ( MD, PhD or equivalent) Experience
Site specialist interest in breast cancer. Experience of MDT decision making Independent prescribing of SACT for breast cancer. Acute Oncology on call experience (junior level, supervised) Teaching Experience Recent site specialist interest in breast cancer. Acute Oncology Service experience (senior level) Experience of recruitment to clinical trials. Skills
Team Working Understanding of research methods and prior experience of clinical research trials. Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to communicate sensitively with patients, relatives and staff Attendance on teaching and/or clinical management course. Knowledge
Site specialist knowledge in breast cancer. Knowledge of general management of acute toxicities of SACT and radiotherapy. Specialist management of acute oncological emergencies including immunotherapy toxicities. Personal attributes
Evidence of ability to work both in a team and alone Flexible approach Welsh Speaker Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. £106,000 to £154,760 a year per annum, pro rata
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Velindre University NHS Trust are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity! We are looking for a Consultant Oncologist (Medical or Clinical) with an interest in Breast to join a cohesive and committed team. This is an exciting time for Velindre University NHS Trust with a brand-new cancer centre in construction in Cardiff and the development of a Cancer Research and complex oncology Hub in close collaboration with University Hospital of Wales and Cardiff University. In addition, we have a regional outreach programme including a Radiotherapy Satellite Centre in Aneurin Bevan UHB (Nevill Hall Hospital) opening in Spring 2025. When complete, the new Velindre Cancer Centre will be a world class facility which provides specialist tertiary oncology services to patients across Southeast Wales. It will also be an exemplar healthcare facility which demonstrates what patient led, sustainable design can achieve; with an all-electric solution supporting the achievement of BREEAM excellent. The post holder will have an opportunity to collaborate with existing research projects and lead future research, service development and educational initiatives, supported by the SST. The post holder will support the Cwm Taff Morgannwg University Health Board and Cardiff and Vale University Health Board as a core member of the MDT, covering the management of cancer patients from MDT referral through to treatment. Main duties of the job
This is an exciting time for you to join Velindre NHS Trust and you will have the opportunity to deliver a service at the new Velindre Cancer Centre (nVCC) in Cardiff, which will be a world class facility providing specialist tertiary oncology services to patients across Southeast Wales. Construction of the new centre is underway, and we are scheduled to open in Spring 2027. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. About us
Here at
Velindre University NHS Trust
we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting-edge
Velindre Cancer Centre
and our award-winning
Welsh Blood Service , as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership
and
Health Technology Wales
and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services. Formed in 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to provide the key principles of prudent healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors. If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you. Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. Person Specification
Qualifications
GMC Specialist Register with one of the following:- i. CCT within 6 months of interview ii. CESR iii. European Community Rights Research degree ( MD, PhD or equivalent) Experience
Site specialist interest in breast cancer. Experience of MDT decision making Independent prescribing of SACT for breast cancer. Acute Oncology on call experience (junior level, supervised) Teaching Experience Recent site specialist interest in breast cancer. Acute Oncology Service experience (senior level) Experience of recruitment to clinical trials. Skills
Team Working Understanding of research methods and prior experience of clinical research trials. Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to communicate sensitively with patients, relatives and staff Attendance on teaching and/or clinical management course. Knowledge
Site specialist knowledge in breast cancer. Knowledge of general management of acute toxicities of SACT and radiotherapy. Specialist management of acute oncological emergencies including immunotherapy toxicities. Personal attributes
Evidence of ability to work both in a team and alone Flexible approach Welsh Speaker Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. £106,000 to £154,760 a year per annum, pro rata
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