Description

• Job title: Consultant in Medical Oncology – Breast.

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• Employer: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust.

• Location: Worthing Hospital, Worthing, West Sussex, United Kingdom.

• Salary: Advertised at around £113,565–£150,569 per annum.

• Employment type: Permanent, full-time (10 sessions per week).

• Work arrangement: In person (hospital-based).

Overview: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Consultant Medical Oncologist with a special interest in breast cancer to join its oncology team. The successful candidate will provide specialist cancer care, manage patients receiving systemic anti-cancer treatments and contribute to outpatient and inpatient services. The role also involves multidisciplinary collaboration, clinical research, teaching and service development. The appointed consultant will participate in clinical governance activities and an out-of-hours oncology on-call rota.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist consultations, diagnosis and treatment planning for patients with breast cancer.

• Conduct outpatient clinics and monitor patients’ responses to treatment.

• Prescribe and oversee systemic anti-cancer treatments (SACT).

• Participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings and collaborate with other healthcare professionals.

• Review oncology inpatients and patients requiring urgent assessment through same-day emergency services.

• Participate in the oncology out-of-hours on-call rota.

• Contribute to clinical trials, research activities and evidence-based treatment.

• Support clinical leadership, service improvement and clinical governance.

• Participate in teaching and training medical students and specialist registrars.

• Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure high standards of patient safety.

Requirements

• Recognised medical degree and appropriate specialist qualifications.

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise, or eligibility to obtain registration within the specified period.

• CCT in Oncology or an equivalent specialist qualification recognised by the GMC.

• Relevant experience across different oncology tumour sites.

• Specialist training or demonstrable experience in breast oncology.

• Experience working within multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

• Understanding of NHS clinical governance, service delivery and resource management.

• Evidence of participation in clinical audits.

• Good communication, leadership and organisational skills.

• Commitment to medical education, research and continuous professional development.

• Higher academic qualifications, teaching credentials and previous research experience are desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive NHS consultant salary of £113,565–£150,569 annually.

• Permanent employment with opportunities for career progression.

• Access to professional development, training and educational programmes.

• Opportunities to participate in clinical research and trials.

• Teaching and academic development opportunities.

• Staff wellbeing programmes and support networks.

• Potential flexible working arrangements, subject to service requirements.

• Supportive and inclusive working environment.

• Opportunity to contribute to specialist cancer care within an established NHS foundation trust.

How to Apply;

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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