Consultant in Rapid Investigation Service

We are looking to employ a Secondary Care General Physicians to work within, support and further develop the Rapid Investigation Service (RIS). We envisage that this post will deliver 1PA to the service which will allow adequate cross-cover and will be embedded in a team with GPs and Senior Clinical Nurse to deliver the service.

You will be a generalist consultant with the right skill set to enable the Rapid Investigation Service non-specific symptoms pathway to provide a comprehensive service to its patient cohort who will be presenting with non-specific symptoms which are suspicious of cancer.

The service is hosted by University Hospital Southampton (UHS) and is currently based at Aldermoor Surgery in Southampton.

A lot of the work can be delivered virtually, but there is an expectation that there will be a physical base for meetings and future planning.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.