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Oncologist job description
Job Summary-Oncologist job description
To provide, to a high standard, the full range of specialist diagnosis, treatment and care to patients requiring clinical oncology services, as outlined in the proposed programme.
To provide, with consultant colleagues (as appropriate) a service in oncology to the hospitals so designated with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness.
To organise, manage and be responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of patients in the Hospital in conjunction with the clinical director for the Haematology and Oncology Service.
To provide oncology expertise in a multidisciplinary team.
Except in emergencies or where otherwise agreed with your manager, you are responsible for fulfilling the duties and responsibilities and undertaking the Programmed Activities set out in your Job Plan, as reviewed from time to time.
You are responsible for the associated duties set out in of the Terms and Conditions.
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Main responsibilities-Oncologist job description
Administrative /Managerial/Accountability
You will take responsibility for undertaking the administrative duties associated with the care of patients and the administration of the department and will attend and contribute to all appropriate departmental meetings.
The successful candidate will be required to participate actively in the annual appraisal and job planning process. In addition they will be expected to attend the mandatory annual update training.
The post-holder must be aware of those aspects of clinical governance and clinical risk management relevant to oncology, and take an active part in their implementation, including audit. He/she will be expected to initiate and supervise audit projects related to his/her particular sub-specialty interest. He/she will liaise with the audit speciality Lead Consultant.
All audit projects, including Trust directed audit are approved by the Clinical Effectiveness and Audit Committee. Participation in national audit is encouraged.
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On-call Commitment
An on-call rota will operate, but with an on-call commitment no greater than 1 in 4. Where emergency work takes place at regular and predictable times, your clinical manager will seek to schedule it as part of the Programmed Activities in your Job Plan schedule.
When not on an on-call rota, we may in exceptional circumstances ask you to return to site for emergencies if we are able to contact you.
You are not, however, required to be available for such eventualities.
Oncologist job description [cont]
Educational Supervision
All consultants are expected to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programmes, increasingly in a multidisciplinary setting.
The post holder will be involved with teaching and training junior doctors and should help with both their professional and personal development.
Consultants must ensure that junior doctors in their care are not overwhelmed by clinical commitments or overburdened by responsibilities inappropriate to the experience required. Consultants are also responsible for the assessment and appraisal of trainees under their supervision and must keep the Clinical and/or College Tutor aware of problems that may arise.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities-Oncologist job description
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Candidates will be currently practising clinicians who have full registration with the GMC and have completed a recognised training programme
in oncology, leading to possession of a CCST in Clinical Oncology. Previous experience as an oncologist and experience in commissioning new facilities are desirable.
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