A large Yorkshire NHS Trust are looking for a Consultant Clinical Oncologist, primarily focussed on treating patients with Gynaecological Cancers. This is a high-performing department and supportive department for overseas doctors new to the NHS, or UK based doctors looking to further careers. Radiation Oncologists will be considered for the post.
This trust will assist with CESR support.
INTRODUCTION TO THE NHS TRUST:
The Trust is in the top 5 largest trusts in England and provides acute care for a local population of 600,000 and over 1.2 million people for tertiary services. The Trust covers a large geographical area, much of which is rural, encompassing East Yorkshire, Kingston upon Hull, Scarborough and a region of both North Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire. The population for this area is around 1.25 million.
The total number of referrals received into the Hull, Scarborough and Grimsby Trusts combined is nearly 4,500 new cancer patients per year.
THE ONCOLOGY DEPARTMENT AND TEAM:
The oncology and haematology department offers a full range of adult cancer services with 116 inpatient beds, full outpatient facilities including a designated chemotherapy delivery suite and 6 linear accelerators. They are keen to continue to build on their excellent reputation in training, research and the development of advanced radiotherapy techniques.
All grades of nursing staff undertake a rotational programme to maintain and develop the unit’s skill mix. Within the outpatient facility, the service comprises a spacious outpatient clinic area staffed with dedicated oncology nurses and the Chemotherapy Day Treatment Unit (DTU). The department has recently received a £4.9M grant from Yorkshire Cancer Research to fund research into inequalities in outcomes in cancer care with a particular emphasis on age and social deprivation.
THE CANCER PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICE:
The team has a cancer psychological service in which workers are trained in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and psychological support workers, all of whom are backed up by an administration and secretarial team. The service is for patients affected by cancer and any members of their family or friends they would like to be involved in their care.
CLINICAL TRIALS IN THE ONCOLOGY DEPARTMENT:
Together the academic team oversee an active clinical and basic science research programme in oncology which includes collaboration with scientists at Medical Schools where there is an established basic sciences research laboratory. The Academic Department is within a purpose-built clinical trials office staffed by dedicated trials nurses and data managers. This provides the infrastructure for high quality clinical trials and ensures the seamless integration of trials into everyday clinical work. There are also dedicated research roles within the radiotherapy physics and therapeutic radiographer workforce.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT:
This role is a fantastic one for ambitious consultants looking to expand their career opportunities, including significant support with CESR. The department is also exceptionally well-funded for research.Together the academic team oversees an active clinical and basic science research programme in oncology which includes collaboration with scientists at Medical Schools where there is an established basic sciences research laboratory.
A successful consultant in this role will learn daily from, and with world-leading oncologists in a diverse department. This role will provide opportunities in the future to lead teams in sub-specialisms and represent the department at domestic & international conferences.
LIFE IN YORKSHIRE:
Yorkshire is a thriving area in England. Located 50 miles (80km) east of Leeds, 34 miles (55km) south-east of York and 54 miles (87km) northeast of Sheffield. Yorkshire is a cultural hotspot, home to festivals, art galleries, theatre companies, and live comedy and music venues.
Yorkshire is a great region for sporting fans and exercise-lovers alike. Sports in the city include professional football, rugby league, golf, darts, athletics and water sports. The region's professional football club, Hull FC play in the Championship.
Schooling is a prominent feature of the area. Some of the top performing schools are Kingswood Academy, Hull Trinity House and St Mary’s Voluntary Catholic Academy, which scored very highly in the progress made by students between Kay Stage 2 and 4.
Yorkshire is well served by rail and road. You can hop on a train at King's Cross and be in the city centre fewer than three hours later. The nearest airport is Humberside Airport 20 miles (32 km) away in Lincolnshire, which provides high-frequency flights to Amsterdam with KLM and Aberdeen with Eastern Airways each day.
AM I ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE?
EEA Candidates:
Non-EEA Candidates:
UK Based Candidates:
This is a great opportunity for any experienced Consultant Clinical Oncologist working towards CESR in Gynaecological Cancer and specialist registration in the UK.
An exciting opportunity for an experienced Consultant in Psychiatry to join a Community Team in Yorkshire. The post if suitable for overseas consultants, including candidates who are pursuing CESR. Specialists holding a specialist certification would be suitable for this post.
Overseas and UK based applications from experienced Specialty Doctors and Consultants are welcomed.
WHAT IS THE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST LIKE?
The Trust employs approximately 2,800 staff across across Yorkshire with more than 79 sites at locations throughout 4 towns. The NHS Foundation Trust works closely with major academic partners which ensures the nurturing of workforce of tomorrow\'s doctors, nurses and other health professionals. They aim to be a leading provider of integrated health services, recognised for the care compassion and commitment of their staff and known as a great employer and a valued partner.
WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN THE AREA?
Blessed with rural beauty, bustling towns and cities and a dramatic coastline, Yorkshire makes a wonderful place to call home. Affordable property prices make living here even more appealing, with luxurious city-centre apartments, quiet suburban new builds and charming country cottages to choose from. Some of the UK’s finest beaches are located right here.
ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE?
EEA Candidates:
Non-EEA Candidates:
UK based applicants
An exciting opportunity for an experienced Consultant in Psychiatry to join the Community Team. The post if suitable for overseas consultants, including candidates who are pursuing CESR. Specialists holding a specialist certification would be suitable for this post.
Overseas applications from experienced Specialty Doctors and Consultants are welcomed.
WHAT IS THE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST LIKE?
The Trust employs approximately 2,800 staff across across Yorkshire with more than 79 sites at locations throughout 4 towns. The NHS Foundation Trust works closely with major academic partners which ensures the nurturing of workforce of tomorrow\'s doctors, nurses and other health professionals. They aim to be a leading provider of integrated health services, recognised for the care compassion and commitment of their staff and known as a great employer and a valued partner.
WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN THE AREA?
Blessed with rural beauty, bustling towns and a dramatic coastline, Yorkshire makes a wonderful place to call home. Affordable property prices make living here even more appealing, with luxurious city-centre apartments, quiet suburban new builds and charming country cottages to choose from. Some of the UK’s finest beaches are located right here.
ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE?
EEA Candidates:
Non-EEA Candidates:
UK based applicants
Respiratory consultants with aspirations to attain consultant status in the NHS via CESR or CCT are urged to apply.
Joining an established and settled team of 8 respiratory consultants across both sites in the trust, the department has well managed services in lung cancer, sleep, bronchiectasis and COPD.
Whilst any subspecialty is welcome those with asthma, ILD or cancer interests would be especially desirable.
This hospital in the trust is concentrated on the Respiratory outpatient activity and there are established and proactive day hospitals administering omalizumab and IVIG, flush portacaths in addition to well established pathways for ambulatory care of PE and cellulitis.
The hospital has 182 acute medical beds and Monday - Friday all admissions are assessed by the dedicated acute physicians team which allows for a steady and controlled follow of mostly respiratory patients with some general medical patients to the respiratory team.
There is some on call with this position.
Successful applicants will be encouraged to contribute to the teaching provision at the neighboring hospital in the trust.
Requirements for this position are:
Specialists looking for consultant work in the NHS with a clear path to attaining CESR are invited to apply today.