Consultant in Clinical Oncology in Breast/Gynae

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Job Overview

We are excited to be looking for a new colleague to join our expanding team of substantive consultants based in North Wales. We are currently looking for a number of Clinical Oncologist Consultants in a range of sub-specialities to strengthen our workforce so that we can provide the best care to the people of north Wales.

The Cancer Division is going through a process of change and is keen to embrace new models of working and innovation. We have recently welcomed Physician’s Associates and increasing numbers of Advanced Nurse Practitioners following successful business case applications. We have also recruited our first Consultant Radiographer and we are exploring various technologies to support the service.

The North Wales Cancer Treatment centre is ideally located at the centre of the region and caters for large volumes of patients daily. All three cancer treatment centres in North Wales have been funded by public donations and we are lucky to have such passionate and supportive communities.

The successful candidate will be based in Glan Clwyd Hospital. There is an on call element to the role and you will be required to take part on a 1 in 8 basis.

We encourage and welcome applications from colleagues who specialise in other tumour sites and will work to create a job plan that is beneficial to the individual and the department.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be appointed to the amended Welsh Consultant contract, which offers newly qualified consultants three SPA’s as standard.

Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job Description and Personal Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click ’apply now’ to view in Trac.

Person specification

Essential Criteria

Qualifications / Clinical Skills

• Full GMC Registration
• MB ChB or equivalent
• FRCR or equivalent
• Inclusion on Specialist Register or, if in training, eligible for inclusion on the register within 6 months
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Higher Degree
  
  

Essential Criteria

Special Knowledge / Abilities / and / or experience

• Appropriate experience in training grade posts at SpR/SR level
• Equivalent training accepted by Royal College / GMC for Specialist Registrar
  
  

Essential Criteria

Personal Skills / Qualities

• Demonstrates good interpersonal skills with patients, relatives and members of the clinical team
• Ability to gain confidence and trust
• Ability to cope with pressure
• Ability to respond to change
• Polite Manner
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Leadership skills appropriate to: Directing and teaching medical, nursing and other professions allied to medicine
• Participating in and leading multidisciplinary teams
  
  

Research

Essential Criteria

• Published research
• Actively encourages research with junior and other staff
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Research degree
  
  

Additional Requirements

Essential criteria

• Commitment to continuing personal development and medical education
• DBS disclosure at an enhanced level
• Ability to educate and train junior medical staff
• Excellent communication skills
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Good IT skills
• Car owner / driver for peripheral clinics
• Experience in teaching, clinical audit
• Computer skills