Locum Consultant in Clinical Oncology/Medical Oncology

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Full time
Interviews are to be scheduled on 24th February 2025 We require a competent candidate who will be able to support/cover our Urological and Colorectal oncology service for 1 year, to cover maternity leave for an existing substantive consultant. We are keen to appoint a dynamic Consultant Oncologist to join our team of 22 Clinical Oncologists and 3 Medical Oncologists at the UHCW NHS Trust, ie the Arden Cancer Centre, serving Coventry and the adjoining Cancer Units, George Eliot Hospital (GEH) and Rugby Maple Unit. This 10 PA post is based at the UHCW NHS Trust, Coventry. Applicants who wish to work less than full time are also invited to apply. Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity to join our multi-disciplinary Urological and Colorectal oncology team which includes Clinical Oncologists, Medical Oncologists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, chemotherapy nurses and radiographers. The post-holder will specialise in Urological and Colorectal cancers and would join the relevant MDTs and support the outpatient clinic, radiotherapy and chemotherapy teams. The post is required to support the site-specialist consultant-led service including facilities for inpatients and outpatients, dedicated chemotherapy suites and radiotherapy facilities. The appointee will support the Acute Oncology Service as a core member of the team, the ward inpatient care and contribute to the Acute Oncology Service. The post holder will be expected to provide cross cover for MDTs (videoconferencing is available) and to liaise with the Acute Physicians/Emergency department as part of the supporting the Acute Nurse Led Oncology Service and when on call. Patients will be treated in both the Arden Cancer Centre on the UH site, the Maple Unit on the St Cross Hospital, Rugby and the Dorothea Unit at the GEH. About us

One of England's largest teaching hospitals, we offer one of the most modern healthcare facilities in Western Europe. In addition to general acute hospital services to approximately 500,000 people from Coventry and Rugby, we provide specialist cancer services to over one million people from Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond (including GEH and SWFT). Our mission to 'Care, Achieve and Innovate' is demonstrated by our performance in high-quality patient care, teaching and research. The hospital is at an excellent location, surrounded by attractive countryside with market towns and villages within easy commuting distance, and an excellent choice of local comprehensive, grammar and independent schools. We are only 15 miles from Europe's fastest growing international airport and there are excellent rail and road links to destinations throughout the UK. Applications

Applicants require full GMC Registration and should have obtained CCT/CESR or be within 6 months of obtaining a CCT. Applications can be made via www.jobs.nhs.uk. You will be required to submit a CV, which should be addressed to the Human Resources Department, Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry, CV2 2DX. For more information, or to arrange an informal visit after short listing, please contact Dr Raj Shrimali (Clinical Lead for Oncology). Telephone: 02476 967488 or 02476 9625830 or e-mail: sharon.wiggett@uhcw.nhs.uk Job description

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This is an exciting opportunity to join our multi-disciplinary Urological and Colorectal oncology team which includes Clinical Oncologists, Medical Oncologists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, chemotherapy nurses and radiographers. The post-holder will specialise in Urological and Colorectal cancers and would join the relevant MDTs and support the outpatient clinic, radiotherapy and chemotherapy teams. The post is required to support the site-specialist consultant-led service including facilities for inpatients and outpatients, dedicated chemotherapy suites and radiotherapy facilities. The appointee will support the Acute Oncology Service as a core member of the team, the ward inpatient care and contribute to the Acute Oncology Service. The post holder will be expected to provide cross cover for MDTs (videoconferencing is available) and to liaise with the Acute Physicians/Emergency department as part of the supporting the Acute Nurse Led Oncology Service and when on call. Patients will be treated in both the Arden Cancer Centre on the UH site, the Maple Unit on the St Cross Hospital, Rugby and the Dorothea Unit at the GEH. Person Specification

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