Job Overview
Applications are invited for the above post of Consultant Clinical Oncologist with an interest in Breast cancers, based at the Sussex Cancer Centre at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton but with sessions throughout the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust.
The 'Sussex Cancer Centre Oncology Service' is a team of oncologists who are employed through University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust working across the county providing clinical and medical oncology care to the population of Sussex. This includes provision of non-surgical cancer treatments across 5 hospital locations — Brighton, Haywards Heath, Worthing, Hastings, Eastbourne, and acute service support in Chichester.
The new appointee will work alongside colleagues in the Urology site reference groups which comprises of a multi‑professional team including clinical oncologists, medical oncologists, pharmacists, clinical nurse specialists and cancer support workers. The appointee will have an On Call Commitment at the Royal Sussex County Hospital on a 1 : 9 rota (currently 1 : 17).
Main Duties
* Deliver a comprehensive oncology service for patients across Sussex (Worthing, Brighton, Haywards Heath, Eastbourne and Hastings) as part of a team of 30 consultants.
* Regular outpatient clinics, MDM attendance, SACT prescribing and oversight, Radiotherapy planning, clinical supervision of non‑medical staff, clinical governance, service developments, ward reviews and on call.
* Take an active role in education for trainees at all grades, teaching and supervising medical students, junior medical staff and AHP/nurses.
* Support junior team members in their audit projects and engage in audit activities.
Learning & Development
* Attend mandatory training updates as required.
* Undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post and as agreed with the line manager.
* Actively participate in job planning and attend a divisional job planning review.
* Achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within agreed timescales.
* Identify own learning needs and jointly plan training requirements with your line manager.
* Participate in the Trust's appraisal process to discuss how your role will help deliver the best possible care to our patients and help to deliver any changes in service.
Working for UHS Sussex
At UHS Sussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. We have a range of Staff Networks and offer support such as a buddy to help new members settle in. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with compassion and empathy, and provide a Wellbeing Programme for staff that is extensive and designed to support you when you need it.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHS Sussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
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We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHS Sussex.
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