Trust Doctor F3 / ST1 / 2 (SHO equivalent) in Proton Beam Therapy

We have an exciting opportunity in the Department of Oncology at F3/ST1/ST2 level (SHO equivalent). The post will be based at the Proton Beam Therapy (PBT) Department and is available from as soon as possible for the duration of a year., The post will be based in Proton Beam Therapy. It is a 9am- 5pm post for 0.7 WTE. Key Roles and Responsibilities include:

• Provision of outpatient clinical care of PBT patients
o Reviewing patients in radiotherapy on-treat clinics o Management of acute radiation/chemoradiation toxicities o Timely review of unwell PBT patients and arrangement of emergency care and admission if required.
• Providing physical medical cover in GWB through all operational hours
• Attendance in MDT and pre-planning meetings
• Attendance in new and follow up outpatient clinics
• Management of patients recruited onto clinical trials
• Supervised PBT radiotherapy contouring and image review
• Completing end of treatment summaries
• Facilitating the collection of clinical outcomes
• Active involvement in PBT research, audit or quality improvement projects, This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
Please note that all correspondence regarding your application will be via email. The emails will be sent to you via TRAC.jobs and not via NHS Jobs, we encourage you to check your inbox regularly. Please note that if you are at present in a training position on the 2016 new junior doctor's contract and are applying for a Trust doctor role your salary will not be pay protected. You will be placed on the appropriate point of the Trust Doctor pay scale based on your previous experience. Please note that if you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date of the advert to assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.

This post would be suitable for a candidate seeking oncology and radiotherapy experience. There will be a unique opportunity to have exposure to modern radiotherapy planning at one of the two national PBT centres, including involvement in clinical trials and projects. This post is 0.7WTE (28 hours) Monday to Friday with no on-call commitments. It is essential that candidates have core competencies of Foundation Year Two (or equivalent), relevant experience and an interest in haemato/oncology. GMC is desirable and good team working skills and an excellent command of English are also essential. NHS experience is preferred.

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research. We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites: + University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing) + National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery + Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals + University College Hospital Grafton Way Building + Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine + University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre + The Hospital for Tropical Diseases + University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology. We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.Detailed job description and main responsibilities For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description. Department of Oncology ST1/2 The oncology workforce at UCLH is made up of approximately 50 consultants, 20 SpRs/StRs, 3 IMTs, 8 ST1-2 level doctors, 3 FY2s. The PBT centre at UCLH is one of two national referral centres. The post holder will work alongside 6 PBT fellows (ST3+/equivalent) at the PBT department. Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff
• UCLH top trust to work at in England - for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
• In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England - for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England - for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work. At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England. At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world class research, innovation and creativity. UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff and has a dedicated policy which allows staff to apply for flexible working right from the beginning of employment. For more information please go to: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/work-with-us/why-choose-uclh/flexible-working. We offer our permanent staff an interest free season ticket loan for travel, all our staff have access to free independent and confidential support, large retail discounts, a staff discount platform, cycle to work scheme and on-site accommodation to name a few. Additionally, UCLH Arts and Heritage's staff wellbeing programme, Creative Comfort, offers a variety of ways to engage with the arts as a member of UCLH staff. You can try out the weekly choir, weekly art club and join the Culture Club for exclusive access to free and discounted tickets for opera, exhibitions, theatre and more. We recognise, reward and thank colleagues by nominating them for our annual Celebrating Excellence Awards, which are funded by UCLH Charity. We are also members of www.mytrustbenefits.co.uk/ which offers discounts on high street retail stores, offers on travel deals, and also to take advantage of cash back schemes.