Job summary
- Main area
- Oncology
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 190-STH-25-092
- Employer
- Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Weston Park Cancer Centre
- Town
- Sheffield
- Salary
- £105,504 - £139,882 Pro rata per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 25/05/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Consultant Clinical Oncologist in Uro-Oncology
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated so whilst you care for our patients and clients, we’ll take care of you. We offer many different ways of helping staff including career development opportunities, flexible working, good annual leave and pension schemes , health and wellbeing packages and financial support systems. Joining the Trust also allows you access to a number of saving options via our salary sacrifice schemes and a wide range of discount opportunities with retailers and service providers.
Job overview
Job plan opportunities for a second cancer sub-site for those who want to maintain interest in other sub specialities will also be supported considering service needs.
Main duties of the job
The appointee will, together with Consultant colleagues be responsible for the provision of cancer services across the above mentioned disease sites.
The appointee will join established multidisciplinary teams for these cancers.
Successful candidates will be expected to participate in our acute oncology and on-call services rota which currently equates to 0.11 PA.
The successful candidate will work according to the terms and conditions of the national consultant contract.
Job plan opportunities for a second cancer sub-site for those who want to maintain interest in other sub specialities will also be supported considering service needs.
Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.
Working for our organisation
Located on rolling hills and dissected by river valleys, Sheffield is one of the greenest and most wooded cities in Europe. More than a third of the city lies inside the beautiful Peak District National Park, and it is virtually surrounded by open countryside. Its central location and excellent transport links also means it is less than two hours from most major metropolitan areas.
With two leading universities, strong working relationships with our local Cancer Alliance and Weston Park Cancer Charity, we have an impressive track record of leading oncology transformation, clinical research and developing new care, treatments, and innovations for our patients. Sheffield also offers a perfect mix of vibrant city life, culture spots, and beautiful outdoor spaces right on your doorstep – including the Peak District National Park. With excellent schools, transport links, and employment opportunities, it’s a lovely place to make your home and raise a family.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an award winning and internationally recognised team, with a focus on innovation, research and high-quality care, as well as family friendly working, and we are keen to discuss with individuals about how we can support their ambitions.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.
The successful candidate must be fully registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link. You will also have completed Specialist Training (or equivalent) and be entered on the Specialist Register of the GMC, or have a CCT date within six months of the date of interview.
Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Full and Specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) within six months of interview.
- Name on the specialist register for relevant specialty or eligible within 6 months of the date of the interview
- If an applicant is UK trained, they must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
- MRCP (or equivalent)
- FRCR (or equivalent) – For Clinical Oncologist
Desirable criteria
- MD or PhD or equivalent
Research
Essential criteria
- Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
Desirable criteria
- Publications in Peer reviewed journals.
Clinical Experience
Essential criteria
- Extensive training and broad experience in Medical or Clinical Oncology.
- Previous experience in the management of the site specific cancers applied for.
- Awareness of new developments in the specialty with the ability to assess critically the impact of these on the service
- Ability to work as an independent practitioner
Teaching and Training
Essential criteria
- Experience of teaching student doctors and doctors in training at all levels
Continuous Professional Development
Essential criteria
- Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months of employment
Desirable criteria
- Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
Management and Administration
Essential criteria
- Evidence of the understanding of the systems and structures of NHS Management
Clinical governance and audit
Essential criteria
- Experience in performing clinical audit
Desirable criteria
- Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project
Personal attributes
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values
- Good oral and written communication skills
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Lucy Walkington
- Job title
- Clinical Director
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01142265241
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
HR Department
Northern General Hospital
Sheffield
S5 7AU
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