Job Description

The successful candidate will receive a bonus recruitment premium of \xc2\xa320,000, plus the standard relocation expenses, details of the recruitment premium is outlined below.This role is within the department of Medical Oncology the appointed candidate will join an existing team of 6 senior medical staff including Consultants & SAS doctors. On joining the department, you will become part of a well-established, friendly team and will help us continue to drive forward improvements in the service that we provide to our patients. As a senior member of the team, you will become a key part in the delivery of training and supervision to our junior colleagues. As a Trust, we place high importance on staff wellbeing, you will be offered a wide variety of support to help you maintain your wellbeing and to help colleagues maintain theirs. The Trusts Health and Wellbeing team has won a National Award during 2020 for the work they have done locally.There are no on call requirements for this consultant post.Main duties of the jobThe Duties outlined below are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with the needs of the service.Clinical Duties:

• Multidisciplinary team working is key component of the working within the Trust and involves regular MDT discussions with colleagues
• Providing evidence-based care for patients in a multidisciplinary setting.
• Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in your charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care (with secretarial support)
• Development of sub specialty interests that fit in with Division needs and the strategic direction of the Trust.
• Responsibilities for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties are required, and for contributing to undergraduate and post-graduate and continuing medical education activity.
• Provision of cover for Consultant colleagues\' periods of leave in accordance with arrangements agreed within Trust policy.
• Participation in clinical audit and in continuing medical education.
• Conducting suitable duties in cases of emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.
• The post holder will not participate in an out of hours consultant rota, detailed within the job plan section

About usOur STAR values are at the heart of everything we do. You can expect to see them in the way we act and the way we treat each other. Our values make us who we are. We will expect your values and behaviours to reflect the STAR Values of the organisation:ServiceWe will put our patients firstTeamworkWe will work togetherAmbition We will aspire to provide the best serviceRespectWe will act with integrityJob description
Job responsibilitiesManagement and Leadership Responsibilities:All staff in each Division are managerially accountable through their Lead Clinician to the Associate Medical Director, who has overall responsibility for the services within the Division. Consultants are key members of the Division and are accountable and responsible for leading changes to service that will improve the patient experience.

• To support the Clinical Lead in policy and strategy development as a senior member of the Division Management Team.
• To contribute to the leadership and development of Services under the direction of the Clinical Lead and Associate Medical Director and in line with the Trusts business plans.
• The post holder will ensure effective communication and involvement of staff across the Division including support to the Divisional Director to achieve their objectives.
• Work in partnership with colleagues in other Divisions within the Trust.
• As part of the Division Management Team, assist in the cost-effective utilisation of resources, including pay and non-pay items such as equipment and drugs, within budgets.
• Work within the Trusts framework for Clinical Governance and Risk, including the development of clinical policies and adherence to standing orders standing financial instructions and financial procedures.
• Undertake direct supervision of junior colleagues and participate in departmental/trust wide teaching programmes.
• Undertake investigations and report writing for incidents and participate in clinical risk management
• Appointed candidates will embody the STAR values and use the principles of the NHS Constitution for England to guide decisions

Appointment to this role attracts a one off recruitment premium of \xc2\xa320,000. The recruitment premium will be paid in two instalments, \xc2\xa310,000 in the first month of employment and a further \xc2\xa310,000 on the 1st anniversary of the start date. Should a candidate receive the recruitment premium and leave within 5 years of joining the Trust, there will be a requirement to pay back all or part of the payments depending on time served.For clarity on the repayment values, the day prior to the anniversary of start date will be the end of each year period, with the anniversary itself being the start of the new year period as defined below:0-1 Year Initial \xc2\xa310,000 Y1 instalment pay back1-2 Years \xc2\xa315,0002-3 years \xc2\xa310,0003-4 Years \xc2\xa35,0004-5 Years \xc2\xa32,500Further details can be found on the attached job descriptionPerson Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• GMC Registration
• MRCP or equivalent
• CCT in Medical Oncology or entry onto the Specialist Register in medical Oncology or a UK SpR within 6 months of CCT date at interview

Employer details
Employer nameGreat Western Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddressGreat Western HospitalMarlborough RoadSwindonSN3 6BBAny attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.249-6022674-2

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