Locum Consultant in Clinical Oncology - Head and Neck and SarcomaNHS

Job summary

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Consultant in Clinical Oncology - Head and Neck and Sarcoma

This post presents a unique and exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified individual to drive an exciting, expanding cancer service in the Head and Neck and Sarcoma team. This post supports major strategic investment by The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust (CCC) to expand and develop team provision and research focused work across respective SRG's for patient benefit.

The Head and Neck and Sarcoma oncology team are based in the brand new, state-of-the-art CCC-L building. Head and Neck clinics operate at 4 sites across the region including Liverpool (Central), Aintree (North), Arrowe Park and Countess of Chester. Sarcoma clinics will be held in the central main site CCCL. The post holder will support some consultations being held remotely.

This post is a locum part-time (9PA) post.

Main duties of the job

The post has the following broad remits:

• To contribute to the overall leadership of the Head and Neck and Sarcoma service and to the delivery of the service.
• To contribute to and support the wider research programme for the in Liverpool.
• To participate in the educational programmes for trainees

In addition to the site specific teams there is a broad range of teams in place to support all CCC patients through their cancer journey including Inpatient and Outpatient Matrons, Specialist Oncology nurses (clinical and research), Specialist Palliative Care Team, Enhanced Supportive Care Team, Social Worker, Cancer Psychology Services, Dieticians, Pharmacists, Cytotoxic Pharmacy, Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapist.

Good communication skills, the ability to work as a team member, and offer a high standard of clinical opinion are essential requirements. Participation in the Trust consultant appraisal system and Royal College of Radiologists CPD programme are expected. Applicants are required to be on the Specialist Register of the GMC before taking up the Consultant appointment or within six months of their CCT on the interview date.

Job description

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role on offer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.

About us

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's leading cancer centres providing highly specialist cancer care to a population of 2.4m people across Cheshire and Merseyside, and the surrounding areas, including North Wales and the Isle of Man.

Our vision is to not only maintain this level of commitment to excellence but to work with our academic and healthcare partners across the region to ensure care, treatment and patient outcomes continuously improve in the future. We are very proud of all our expert and loyal staff and we welcome people who share the collective aim of delivering excellence in everything that we do.

Our values represent who we are and what we believe in. They define how we act to deliver the best possible care for our patients and shape The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre as a great place to work.

We are -

• Kind
• Empowered
• Responsible
• Inclusive