An excellent opportunity for an experienced Specialists or Consultants in Medical or Clinical Oncology to join a Trust that have a national and international reputation for many of their specialist services - including stroke, renal, neurosciences, cancer services and trauma. The Trust also has a Mindful Employer Status and is committed to the "Charter For Employers who are Positive about Mental Health".
WHAT IS THE NHS TRUST?
This trust is one of the biggest employers in the area, with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of their local population. They also play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
The Trust has specialist services that allow them to deliver care to 4.5m people from across the East Midlands, and nationally for a handful of services and play a vital role in the education and training of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals.
WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN THE EAST MIDLANDS?
The area is a vibrant and prosperous city with something for everyone. It has excellent schools and colleges, and two thriving Universities. There are good theatres, an arena which attracts national and international performers, and several renowned arts centres and museums.
Set within a county of outstanding natural beauty that includes lively market towns and wonderful historic buildings, the city is one of the UK’s leading retail centres with a wide choice of restaurants, bars and nightclubs.
There is a good network of roads with easy access to the M1 and the A1, the rail service to London (two hours) and other major cities is frequent, and there are numerous international destinations from East Midlands Airport (30 mins) and Birmingham Airport (60mins).
CAREER DEVELOPMENT & OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
With an extremely active education/teaching programme supported by the consultant team. The Trust facilitates appropriate job plans, a clear framework for the delivery of medical education, and the opportunity to enhance clinical and teaching skills through Continuing Professional Development. Participation in research and educational activities will be encouraged.
Consultants/Specialists who wish to undertake research require the approval of the Trust R&I Department and relevant ethical approval, and must adhere to the National Framework for Research Governance.
The role would also be active in clinical governance activities including (but not restricted to) clinical audit, incident reporting, review of complaints, risk management, CPD and Evidence-Based Practice.
ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE?
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