Clinical Oncologist - Urology/Lower GI

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Clinical Oncologist specialising in Urology and Lower GI/Colorectal cancers to join an established and forward-looking oncology team in North East England. This is a 12-month fixed-term opportunity within a busy cancer service, with the successful candidate joining experienced urology and colorectal oncology teams. The role focuses on the management of urological and colorectal malignancies, with flexibility regarding tumour-site interests for the right candidate. The post is offered at 10 Programmed Activities (PAs), although applications from candidates seeking less-than-full-time work will also be considered.

Responsibilities

Provide specialist clinical oncology care for patients with urological and colorectal malignancies; Manage patients across new-patient, treatment review, and follow-up clinics; Conduct SACT/review clinics and contribute to treatment planning and prescribing; Participate in weekly Urology and Lower GI MDTs; Provide inpatient oncology reviews when required; Undertake clinical administration associated with SACT prescribing and patient correspondence; Provide professional supervision and management of junior medical staff; Cover colleagues during annual leave and other authorised absences; Participate in departmental and Directorate meetings; Contribute to clinical audit, quality improvement and clinical governance; Participate in research and support recruitment into clinical trials; Contribute to continuing professional development and teaching; Participate in the consultant oncology on-call rota

Requirements

Full GMC registration; FRCR; MRCP or equivalent General Medical qualification; Relevant CCT or equivalent; GMC Specialist Register entry or eligibility within 6 months of appointment; General oncology experience; Specialist training in urological and colorectal malignancies; Evidence of clinical audit; Good leadership and organisational skills; Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and healthcare professionals; Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team; Caring and supportive approach; Ability to work under pressure; Commitment to training and continuing medical education; Flexibility to respond to changing service requirements; Site-specialist training in urological and colorectal malignancies; Experience supervising junior medical staff; Strong leadership, organisational and management skills; Commitment to continuing professional development and medical education

Nice to have

Training in appraisal techniques; Management training; Experience in research or innovative service development; Management and administrative experience; Experience in counselling; Additional teaching experience