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Consultant Medical Oncologist – Channel Islands – Permanent Job Role
Our fantastic private clients based in the Channel Islands are looking to appoint a permanent Consultant Medical Oncologist to join a team of three medical oncologists providing expert cancer care to the population of 65,000 people approx. Desirable site-specific interests for the post include breast and lung cancers but other interests would be considered.
The successful applicant must be on the GMC Specialist Register or be within 6 months of eligibility for inclusion at the time of interview.
The consultants are supported by an excellent team of specialist nursing staff. We are looking for a candidate who demonstrates clinical excellency, is a good communicator and shares the values we place on long term partnerships.
The Medical Oncologists work closely with colleagues in 2-3 other mainland hospitals in London and Hampshire to ensure complete care. Post holder will be expected to form working relationships with these consultants and attend meetings remotely via Teams.
The annual basic salary for this role will be £150,000.
Main duties of the job
- Job Plan available on request
- To provide an excellent and comprehensive patient-centred service for all eligible cancers, delivered in line with waiting times and in line with improving outcomes of specific cancers guidance issued by NICE and other national bodies.
- To provide expert guidance and aid in the diagnosis of cancer and where appropriate, take over the care of patients.
- To provide expertise in the management of cancer through multidisciplinary teams by developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with medical colleagues in other specialties and participation in regular clinical meetings and other professional activities.
- To help ensure the safe and effective administration of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, endocrine and other therapies, and appropriate patient monitoring.
- To provide care for Oncology patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings and to participate fully in the Oncology on-call duty rota.
- To be accountable for improving and complying with infection control practices.
- To provide care that promotes optimal functioning and quality of life for each individual patient.
- To ensure that all aspects of service are delivered safely and conform to national standards and published guidelines, monitored by regular audit.
- To provide timely high-quality information that is accurate for patients, families, and carers.
- Involvement of service users and all relevant partners who provide shared care in service development and review.
About the team
Our client is contracted to provide a wide range of emergency and elective medical services for the island, in partnership with the Health and Social Care Committee (HSC). It aims to serve and care for the community through the provision of the highest standard of clinical care.
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The group was founded in 1992 by a group of 19 doctors. Today the service remains owned and run by a passionate team of doctors, currently comprising 55 consultants with a range of professional interests. There are no junior doctors and therefore consultants provide the complete range of inpatient and outpatient care. Tertiary care services are supplied by a variety of hospitals on the UK Mainland, through contracted services.
The client is based at their own premises where most managerial and support staff are based and these buildings have dedicated outpatient facilities. The team are situated in close proximity to the islands main hospital.
Their vision is to be internationally recognised as a centre of excellence for clinical care and loved by the local community.
Their purpose is to use our expertise and compassion to provide outstanding patient-centred services that improve the health of the community we serve.
Facilities and Services
- The oncologists run a 1:3 on call night- me rota until 23:00 following which, cover is provided by the physicians until 8am.
- The oncologists also provide oncology cover from 08:00 until 13:00 at weekends and on bank holidays. The service is consultant only, with a first on call commitment without junior staff, and is non-resident at nights and weekends.
- Presently most unplanned admissions are assessed in the Emergency Department following referral from the emergency doctor or from the community via GPs. The Hospital has an excellent 7 bed Intensive Care Unit, of which 3 beds are used flexibly as Medical High Dependency/Coronary Care beds. There is a hospital modernisation on program in progress which will increase the number of ITU/MHDU beds and upgrade the private wing.
Outpatients
Oncology outpatient clinics are held in the Oncology Unit at the Hospital. Currently the consultants between them hold up to 10 clinics weekly and the visiting lymphoma oncologist holds clinics 2 days per month. There are approximately 2,500 outpatients seen annually of whom around 250 are new patients.
Why Choose Them?
- A unique opportunity to work within a small, cohesive department with a shared vision to deliver top quality, holistic patient care.
- We offer a generous remuneration package, including an array of employee benefits.
- Residents benefit from an independent taxation system, including flat rate 20% income tax.
- Relocate to appreciate a rewarding quality of life within a thriving small community.
- Enjoy shorter commutes and a safe and friendly place to live and raise a family – all within easy reach of the UK.
Person Specification
Management & Administrative Experience
Essential
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service.
- Ability to organise and manage out-patient priorities, ward work, practical procedures and clinical trial work.
- Commitment to administrative and managerial responsibility
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Desirable
- Management course or evidence of management structures/processes.
- Knowledge/experience in utilisation of digitalised systems
Motivations & Expectations
Essential
- Commitment to continuing Medical Education.
- Commitment to effective audit.
- Commitment to good governance
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake additional responsibilities.
- Commitment to developing the partnership
Qualifications
Essential
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register (or within 6 months of CCT at interview). CESR applicants should be on the specialist register at the point of application.
- MRCP Diploma or overseas equivalent.
- Eligible to reside and work in the UK.
Desirable
- Success in Intercollegiate Specialty examination. Higher degree.
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Ability to teach clinical skills to nursing, technical staff and medical students
Desirable
- Instructor on recognised course or other relevant teaching qualification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Honesty and reliability.
- Ability to work in a small community.
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable to change.
- Caring attitude to patients.
- Ability to communicate effectively (written & oral skills), with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses, staff and other agencies.
- Ability to demonstrate good multidisciplinary team working
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in Oncology.
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within the specialty on oncology.
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
Desirable
- Expertise to develop a sub-specialty interest. More than 1 years' experience at consultant level
Research Experience
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and specific oncological practice
Desirable
- Publications/research activity.
- Clinical trials experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
If you are interested in relocating to the Channel Islands for the foreseeable future then please send a CV to fiona.murphy@cpl.com to begin conversations.
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