Consultant in Clinical Oncology

Consultant in Clinical Oncology (Urology & Skin)

Location: County Londonderry

Remuneration: 110681 to 145517 per annum (pro-rata based on a standard 10 PA commitment)

Department / Directorate: Cancer and Diagnostics

Tenure: Permanent / Full-Time (10 Programmed Activities; flexible additional sessions by mutual agreement)

Reports To: Lead Oncologist Cancer Services

Accountable To: Chief Executive

Role Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint a Consultant in Clinical Oncology with a subspeciality interest in Urology and Skin. The post will be based within an established purpose-built regional Cancer Centre located in County Londonderry.

The Centre delivers comprehensive radiotherapy Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) and acute oncology care to patients across the region and cross-border catchment areas. Accredited by the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) and holding CHKS/ISO 9001 accreditation the department operates state-of-the-art radiotherapy technology including TrueBeam linear accelerators (VMAT) 4D cone-beam CT (4D-CBCT) and advanced MRI-based planning.

The successful applicant will join an oncology team with a funded establishment for 11 WTE consultant oncologists (8 Clinical and 3 Medical Oncologists) specialist registrars on regional rotation and dedicated resident medical staff. The post-holder will take a key role in delivering radical and palliative radiotherapy SACT multidisciplinary team (MDT) collaboration and inpatient care for urological and skin malignancies as well as contributing to the Acute Oncology Service (AOS).

Key Duties & Clinical Responsibilities

• Tumour Site Leadership: Deliver expert assessment treatment planning and clinical management for outpatients and inpatients with urological malignancies and skin cancers (non-melanoma skin cancer and superficial treatments).

• Radiotherapy Delivery: Lead on advanced radiotherapy contouring treatment evaluation and peer review utilising IMRT IGRT and VMAT. Dedicated radiotherapy planning clinics are scheduled for patient consent on-treatment reviews and post-treatment follow-up.

• Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT): Prescribe and manage cytotoxic chemotherapy immunotherapy targeted therapies and hormone treatments ensuring prompt diagnosis and management of systemic therapy complications.

• Multidisciplinary Team Working: Actively participate in site-specific MDT meetings (Urology MDM and Regional Skin MDM) contributing to clinical decision-making patient selection and trial recruitment.

• Acute Oncology Service (AOS): Contribute sessional activity to the Acute Oncology Service on an alternating-week Consultant of the Day model supported by designated Clinical Nurse Specialists and the 24-hour cancer helpline.

• Inpatient Care: Share clinical responsibility for oncology inpatients accommodated within the dedicated 27-bed oncology/haematology inpatient ward.

• On-Call Commitment: Participate in the 24/7 consultant oncology on-call rota on a 1:11 basis (Category B) which includes on-site weekend ward rounds (09:0013:30 Saturday and Sunday) and emergency radiotherapy cover.

• Teaching & Training: Supervise teach and mentor specialist registrars specialty doctors clinical fellows and foundation doctors while contributing to undergraduate medical teaching linked to the regional medical school.

• Audit & Research: Participate in clinical audit quality improvement programmes and clinical trial development in partnership with the Northern Ireland Cancer Network (NICAN) and the Northern Ireland Cancer Trials Centre (NICTC).

Indicative Weekly Job Plan (10 Programmed Activities)

A final job plan will be agreed with the Lead Oncologist and Clinical Director upon commencement (typically structured around 8.5 Direct Patient Care PAs and 1.5 Supporting Professional Activities PAs):

• Direct Patient Care (DPC): 8.5 PAs

• Urology Outpatient Clinics (New Review SACT)

• Superficial Skin Outpatient Clinic

• Radiotherapy Planning Clinics (Consent Contouring Plan Evaluation Peer Review)

• Site-Specific MDTs (Urology MDM Regional Skin MDM)

• Inpatient Care & Acute Oncology / Consultant of the Day (alternating weeks)

• Clinical Administration

• Supporting Professional Activities (SPA): 1.5 PAs (Audit Clinical Governance M&M meetings Revalidation/Appraisal Research and Teaching)

Weekly Timetable Framework:

• Monday: Urology Outpatient Clinic (New Review & SACT)

• Tuesday: Urology Radiotherapy Clinic (AM) Radiotherapy Treatment Planning & Contouring (PM)

• Wednesday: Skin MDT & Superficial Skin Clinic (AM) Clinical Administration (PM)

• Thursday: Regional Skin MDM / Urology MDM (AM) Acute Oncology Service / Consultant of the Day (alternating weeks) (PM)

• Friday: Urology Outpatient Clinic (New Review & SACT) (AM) Radiotherapy Plan Evaluation & Peer Review (PM)

Personnel Specification

Essential Criteria

• GMC Registration: Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC London) with a current Licence to Practise (or eligible at appointment).

• Specialist Register: Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for Clinical Oncology (or eligible within 6 months of interview via CCT or via Portfolio Pathway / CESR application submitted and accepted by the GMC).

• Postgraduate Qualification: Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists (FRCR in Clinical Oncology) or recognised equivalent.

• Clinical Knowledge & Skills:

• Demonstrable clinical competence across the required tumour sites (Urology and Skin).

• Detailed knowledge of advanced radiotherapy techniques (IMRT IGRT VMAT and superficial therapy).

• Comprehensive expertise in SACT regimens molecular-targeted therapies immunotherapy and acute complication management.

• Experience working within site-specific MDTs and acute oncology settings.

• Teaching & Management: Proven ability to teach supervise and mentor junior medical staff and multidisciplinary colleagues.

• Transport & Mobility: Hold a full valid driving licence for use in the UK with access to a car upon appointment (or access to an approved alternative form of transport for qualifying applicants under disability provisions).

Desirable Criteria

• Higher academic degree (MD PhD or equivalent).

• Documented track record of clinical research peer-reviewed publications or active participation as an investigator in national/international cancer clinical trials.

• Experience in writing site-specific guidelines and implementing novel oncological therapies into routine clinical practice.

Benefits & Working Conditions

• Office & Secretarial Support: Dedicated consultant office space and allocated medical secretarial support within the Cancer Centre.

• Pension Scheme: Automatic enrolment into the Health and Social Care Superannuation Scheme.

• Relocation Package: Financial assistance toward relocation and removal expenses available for eligible candidates in line with policy.

• Continuing Professional Development: Study leave funding and time allowances supported in accordance with GMC and Royal College revalidation requirements.

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1