Consultant in Medical Oncology with a specialist interest in Urology

Job title:

Consultant in Medical Oncology with a specialist interest in Urology

Company

NHS

Job description

We are seeking new Consultant colleagues to join our team as part of our restructuring of our medical oncology urology services. These includes the urology service at Queen Alexandra Hospital Portsmouth, St Richards Hospital, Chichester, and St Marys Hospital, Isle of Wight. These posts would combine the treatment of urological malignancy with another tumour type or service, or could be all urology in a full time capacity. Examples of other tumour types could be lung, breast, melanoma, hepatobiliary/upper GI cancers or a more substantial acute oncology or ward role. We would be happy to discuss options of alternative additional subspecialty interests with candidates interested in other disease areas and welcome less than full time roles in a Urology only position.Portsmouth Oncology Centre provides oncological treatments for patients diagnosed with urological malignancy at Queen Alexandra Hospital Portsmouth, St Richards Hospital, Chichester and St Marys Hospital Isle of Wight. There is a centralised Urological MDT for Portsmouth and Isle of Wight patients, and separate St Richards Urological MDT. Clinics run at each hospital site with chemotherapy treatment day units at each hospital. All radiotherapy is delivered at Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth.Main duties of the jobThe Urology MDT includes a committed team of specialist surgeons; laparoscopic and robotic surgery programmes are offered. There are dedicated urology speciality radiologists with interventional radiology commitment, Medical & Clinical Oncology Consultants, Advanced Radiographers and Consultant Radiographer in Urology. Oncology clinics are supported by clinical nurse specialists and nurse/pharmacy prescribers, and a metastatic nurse specialists. Prostate brachytherapy is well established, and prostate SABR implemented, including recruitment to PACE-nodes trial. All are committed to best patient care and outcomes.The Urology teams have a very active research portfolio of clinical studies and strong track record of recruitment to clinical trials. There are also opportunities for interests in education, with a new medical school now open in Portsmouth, and research collaboration opportunities and academic roles with the University of Portsmouth.A full-time substantive Consultant Oncologist post of 10 PA is available, covering the job plan as detailed below. A part-time appointment would be considered with appropriate reduction in clinical responsibilities.Intending applicants are encouraged to discuss their application by contacting Dr Caroline Archer, Clinical Director – caroline.archer@porthosp.nhs.uk or02392 286000 Ext 4790.Interview Date: to be confirmedAbout usHere at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.Date posted21 February 2025Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary£105,504 to £139,882 a yearContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference numberREF1341FJob locationsQueen Alexandra HospitalSouthwick Hill RoadPO6 3LYJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesGrade: Consultants in Medical Oncology with a specialist interest in Urology.Department: OncologyReports to: Clinical Director in Haematology and OncologyPlease refer to attached document. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesGrade: Consultants in Medical Oncology with a specialist interest in Urology.Department: OncologyReports to: Clinical Director in Haematology and OncologyPlease refer to attached document.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Fully registered with GMC with a licence to practice
• Entry on the GMC Medical Oncology Specialist Register, CCT (or within 6 months at interview), or CESR/portfolio programme or European Community Rights

Desirable

• MRCP or equivalent
• BSc
• MD

ExperienceEssential

• Evidence of expertise in the areas of special interest relevant to the Job Plan

Desirable

• Breadth of experience in and outside speciality
• Evidence of a clinical or research fellowship

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Fully registered with GMC with a licence to practice
• Entry on the GMC Medical Oncology Specialist Register, CCT (or within 6 months at interview), or CESR/portfolio programme or European Community Rights

Desirable

• MRCP or equivalent
• BSc
• MD

ExperienceEssential

• Evidence of expertise in the areas of special interest relevant to the Job Plan

Desirable

• Breadth of experience in and outside speciality
• Evidence of a clinical or research fellowship

Expected salary

£105504 – 139882 per year

Location

Portsmouth

Job date

Sun, 23 Feb 2025 08:02:55 GMT

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