Description

• Job title: Locum Consultant in Medical Oncology

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• Employer: Hywel Dda University Health Board

• Location: Bronglais General Hospital, Aberystwyth, Wales, United Kingdom.

• Salary: Advertised at around £125,509 per year, pro rata.

• Employment type: Fixed-term, 12 months.

• Work arrangement: Part-time, hospital-based clinical role.

Overview of the advertised job

• Provide specialist cancer care within a multidisciplinary oncology service.

• Assess patients, plan and prescribe systemic anti-cancer treatments, and monitor treatment outcomes.

• Support the management of acute oncology cases across inpatient and outpatient settings.

• Work closely with oncology consultants, specialist nurses, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals.

• Visa sponsorship: Applicants requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome to apply and will be considered, but sponsorship is not guaranteed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct consultant-led outpatient clinics and assess patients receiving cancer treatment.

• Develop individualised treatment plans based on clinical evidence, multidisciplinary team recommendations and patient preferences.

• Prescribe and oversee systemic anti-cancer therapy.

• Monitor treatment responses and manage treatment-related complications.

• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss diagnoses, staging and treatment options.

• Manage acute oncology presentations and support patients requiring urgent assessment.

• Coordinate care across inpatient and outpatient services.

• Collaborate with oncology nurses, pharmacists and other clinical professionals.

• Contribute to clinical audits, quality improvement and service development.

• Support teaching and professional development within the multidisciplinary team.

Requirements

Essential requirements

• Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) and a valid licence to practise.

• Completion of relevant Royal College examinations or an equivalent qualification.

• Valid Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification.

• Broad clinical experience in Medical Oncology.

• Demonstrated clinical competencies relevant to the specialty.

• Experience leading or supervising a clinical team.

• Knowledge of current oncology research, clinical guidelines and evidence-based practice.

• Understanding of clinical governance, audit and quality improvement.

• Ability to work independently and make sound clinical decisions.

• Strong communication, interpersonal and multidisciplinary teamwork skills.

• Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.

• Knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities and equality and diversity requirements.

Desirable requirements

• Additional postgraduate or higher qualifications.

• Previous experience working in the UK or NHS.

• A recognised teaching qualification.

• Active involvement in clinical research.

• Knowledge of risk management.

• Basic Welsh-language skills.

Benefits

• Competitive consultant-level salary of approximately £125,509 annually, pro rata.

• A 12-month fixed-term appointment.

• Opportunity to work within an established multidisciplinary cancer service.

• Professional collaboration with experienced oncology consultants and specialist healthcare teams.

• Opportunities to contribute to clinical research, audits and service improvements.

• Scope to influence local oncology service delivery and treatment pathways.

• Teaching and professional development opportunities.

• Consideration for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship, subject to employer approval and immigration eligibility.

How to Apply;

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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