Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Post

The post supports colorectal and breast cancers and will be primarily based at New Cross Hospital Wolverhampton. 

Secretarial support, designated office space and appropriate IT equipment will be provided.  

The oncology consultants do not participate in the acute medical take. 

The successful candidate will be expected to work with professional colleagues and local managers to provide an Oncology service to Wolverhampton.  The principal duties of the post will include:-

      i.        Provision of a Medical Oncology service for colorectal and breast cancers.

    ii.        Participation departmental meetings 

·         Governance and Directorate meeting/ Academic meeting /RT QA forum

·         Audit/Chemotherapy QA meeting/ RT QA forum

·         Radiotherapy Planning Forum (Consultants meeting/ RT QA forum – optional)

·         Directorate meeting/M+M meeting/RT QA forum)

·         Week Academic meeting/ Chemotherapy QA meeting/ RT QA forum

    iii.        Participation in the multidisciplinary team meetings relevant to the post 

   iv.        Take joint responsibility for the professional supervision and development of training and non-training grade posts in the department.

     v.        Consultants will be on call one week in 12 (Monday to Sunday). There is Middle Grade (oncology registrar) cover until 7pm Mondays to Fridays and 9am to 4pm Saturdays and Sundays. At times outside this the consultants are second on call to the medical SHO covering the wards.

 7.         In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to play a full part in the professional supervision and management of junior medical staff.

 8.         In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to take responsibility for and devote time to teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required for junior medical staff.

Management & Service Development 

9.         In conjunction with Divisional Manager, Consultant and Senior Colleagues, to take an active role in the management of the Division.

10.       In conjunction with the Divisional Manager, Consultant & Senior colleagues, to play a full part in developing & implementing new ways of working in line with modernisation principles and fit for the future. 

11.       In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to take responsibility for the best use of departmental staffing and other resources to ensure the maximum efficiency of the department. 

12.       To observe the Trust’s agreed policies and procedures, in particular in relation to managing staff, and to follow the Trust’s Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions.  These policies and procedures have been drawn up in consultation with the profession on clinical matters. 

Clinical Governance

13.       In conjunction with consultant colleagues, to ensure that the requirements of clinical governance are met. 

Health & Safety 

14.       To take responsibility for your own Health & Safety complying with any safe working arrangements, policies and procedures which are in place. 

15.       To accept a duty to other staff and patients to ensure that any hazards are reported and managed appropriately. 

Any Other Duties 

16.       Any other duties as deemed appropriate.