Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.

Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.

Pending Approval from the Royal College

Job Summary:

We are seeking an enthusiastic Consultant Medical Oncology colleague to join our existing urology and breast cancer practices. The post-holder will provide systemic oncological treatments for patients diagnosed with:

• Urological cancers (Isle of Wight)
• Breast cancer (Portsmouth)

The successful candidate will provide systemic treatments for urological cancers on the Isle of Wight.  On the island they will work alongside a Medical Oncologist and supported by Specialist Registrars, prescribers and clinical nurse specialists. A joint Isle of Wight/PHU MDT is held weekly. The department is in the top 10 recruiters nationally to the PACE-NODES trial and has recently started offering prostate SABR routinely to eligible patients. The department has also for many years been one of the highest recruiters to the STAMPEDE trial and is now recruiting to STAMPEDE2.

With regard to the breast practice, the successful candidate will join a team of 4 Clinical Oncologists, 3 Medical Oncologists, a Consultant Radiographer and a Trainee Consultant Radiographer covering breast cancer across Portsmouth, West Sussex and the Isle of Wight. PHU has a thriving breast MDT, well supported by nurse prescribers and clinical nurse specialists.

This is a 10 PA post, although candidates wishing to work fewer PAs are most welcome to discuss their requirements with the department. Other site specialty interests could be accommodated, however, and candidates are encouraged to discuss their preferences. 

Approximate new referrals would be approximately 80-100 per year for each practice, totalling no more than 160-200 referrals per year. A 10 PA post is based on 8 PAs DCC and 2 PAs SPA.

Key Responsibilities:

The appointee will join the Oncology Team as a Medical Oncology Consultant and will be expected to participate in all facets of departmental activity.  The post will be based at Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth.  Full participation in teaching, clinical supervision, audit and research is expected.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
• Higher professional training in Medical Oncology

Desirable

• MRCP/FRCP or equivalent
• BSc, MD or PhD

Clinical Experience

• Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT, CESR or European Community Rights
• An appropriate higher Medical Oncology qualification

Clinical Skills

• Demonstrable skills and experience of expertise in the areas of special interest relevant to the Job Plan
• Understanding of clinical risk management

Knowledge

• Able to demonstrate appropriate level of clinical knowledge
• Knowledge and use of evidence-based practice
• IT skills
• Effective, confident presentation ability
• Experience in and outside specialty

Research/Publications

Essential

• Experience in recruiting to clinical trials
• Willingness to participate in research as a consultant
• Participation in audit

Desirable

• Research Experience
• Published research in peer reviewed journal

Leadership/Management

Essential

• Evidence of leadership/management experience within/outside medicine
• Evidence of effective team working
• Ability and enthusiasm for leading service improvement

Desirable

• Formal management training/qualification

Teaching Experience                       

Essential

• Teaching of junior doctors

Desirable

• Formal teaching/Educational experience and qualifications

Other

• Good oral and written communication skills
• Logical thinking, problem solving and decision making
• Ability to organise oneself and prioritise clinical need
• Ability to work in multi-professional teams
• Understanding of NHS Clinical Governance and Resource Constraints
• Probity
• Effective, confident presentation ability
• Prizes and honours

Working Together For Patients with Compassion As One Team Always Improving

Strategic approach (clarity on objectives, clear on expectations)

Relationship building (communicate effectively, be open and willing to help, courtesy, nurtures partnerships)

Personal credibility (visibility, approachable, back bone, courage, resilience, confidence, role model, challenge bad behaviour, manage poor performance, act with honesty and integrity)

Passion to succeed (patient centred, positive attitude, take action, take pride, take responsibility, aspire for excellence)

Harness performance through teams (champion positive change, develop staff, create a culture without fear of retribution, actively listen and value contribution, feedback and empower staff, respect diversity)

The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days, our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool, access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and DisAbility, and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.

We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.