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The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2024/2025 and will be implemented in November 2024 backdated to 1st April 2024 where applicable.
Job overview We are excited to be looking for a new colleague to join our expanding team of substantive consultants based in North Wales. We are currently looking for a number of Clinical Oncologist Consultants in a range of sub-specialities to strengthen our workforce so that we can provide the best care to the people of north Wales.
The Cancer Division is going through a process of change and is keen to embrace new models of working and innovation. We have recently welcomed Physician's Associates and increasing numbers of Advanced Nurse Practitioners following successful business case applications. We have also recruited our first Consultant Radiographer and we are exploring various technologies to support the service.
The North Wales Cancer Treatment centre is ideally located at the centre of the region and caters for large volumes of patients daily. All three cancer treatment centres in North Wales have been funded by public donations and we are lucky to have such passionate and supportive communities.
The successful candidate will be based in Glan Clwyd Hospital. There is an on call element to the role and you will be required to take part on a 1 in 8 basis.
We encourage and welcome applications from colleagues who specialise in other tumour sites and will work to create a job plan that is beneficial to the individual and the department. The successful candidate will be appointed to the amended Welsh Consultant contract.
Main duties of the job To provide specialist oncological services to the population served with special reference to the common cancers and agreed appropriate oncology subspecialties and to be an active participant in each of these multidisciplinary teams. To develop a site specialist and research interest on both hospital sites. This will include developing clinical research and entering patients into appropriate national and international studies. To provide regular ward rounds for oncology inpatients on Enfys Ward, North Wales Cancer Treatment Centre & in the main hospital site as necessary. To work closely with clinical consultant colleagues and to provide seamless cancer care for all patients. To work closely with colleagues in other Divisions to assist in providing an efficient service for patients transferring between the different disciplines and during the patient journey. To liaise with colleagues in oncology, haematology and palliative care to provide inpatient cover for oncology patients. To develop and participate in collaborative initiatives, having a high regard for clinical effectiveness and to the practice of evidence based medicine.
Person specification Qualifications / Clinical Skills Essential criteria
Full GMC Registration MB ChB or equivalent FRCR or equivalent Inclusion on Specialist Register or, if in training, eligible for inclusion on the register within 6 months CCT or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC) Desirable criteria
Higher Degree Special Knowledge / Abilities / and / or experience Essential criteria
Appropriate experience in training grade posts at SpR/SR level Equivalent training accepted by Royal College / GMC for Specialist Registrar Personal Skills / Qualities Essential criteria
Demonstrates good interpersonal skills with patients, relatives and members of the clinical team Ability to gain confidence and trust Ability to cope with pressure Ability to respond to change Polite Manner Desirable criteria
Leadership skills appropriate to: • Directing and teaching medical, nursing and other professions allied to medicine Participating in and leading multidisciplinary teams Research Essential criteria
Published research Actively encourages research with junior and other staff Desirable criteria
Research degree Additional Requirements Essential criteria
Commitment to continuing personal development and medical education CRB disclosure at an enhanced level Ability to educate and train junior medical staff Excellent communication skills Desirable criteria
Good IT skills Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner Computer skills Excellent communication skills To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a
Health and Care visa
or
Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting
Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable.
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