Consultant in Medical Oncology

York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust ,
York, North Yorkshire
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Consultant in Medical Oncology Are you looking for an opportunity to join a dedicated team? Do you want to put the patient at the heart of everything you do? Are you an exceptional clinician looking for an exciting opportunity, based in one of the UK's most desirable/beautiful/unique locations? Then you should talk to us York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint a Consultant Oncologist. We are looking for an enthusiastic clinician who is interested in playing a key role within our dynamic MDT, as well as excelling in clinical practice. Please note that as part of the 10PA Job plan, cross site working at Harrogate Hospital will be required. The successful candidate will join a team of resident Oncologists who, together with visiting consultant colleagues and junior medics, work with our exceptional team of nurses, psychologists and allied health professionals to deliver the very best of care to our community. You will conduct outpatient clinics within our modern Cancer Care Centre and admit inpatients to our bespoke inpatient ward. Our patients receive chemotherapy either on site at York or by attending our ground breaking mobile chemotherapy unit, funded by York Against Cancer, out and about in our region. We are looking in particular for someone with specialty interests in Lung, Upper GI and Colorectal, but candidates with interests in other cancer sites are strongly encouraged to apply as we are seeking to develop our services in a number of areas. We work closely with Hull York Medical School and offer an excellent range of teaching opportunities, we also support research and have an active research department. You will receive an excellent Study leave package of 30 days to be taken over three years to support your on-going professional development. We also offer an excellent package to support relocation costs. Upon joining the Trust you will receive an excellent Staff Benefits package which is available to all employees, this includes salary sacrifice schemes and local discounts/offers. York Hospital is located within the beautiful and ancient city of York. York has been voted as one of the best places to live in the UK and is internationally renowned for its beauty and heritage with excellent rail and road links which ensure easy access to the wonderful North Yorkshire countryside. Scarborough is a vibrant seaside resort on the East Coast of Yorkshire, attracting more than one million visitors during the summer months. The North Yorkshire Moors National Park on Scarborough's doorstep provides a place to get away from the crowds and discover our wonderful heritage. In joining the Trust, you will have access to a wide range of staff benefits including health and wellbeing support, finance schemes and discounts. There is also a competitive relocation package of up to 6,000. To support your learning and development you will be entitled to a study leave budget of 3,000 across three years, along with support from our learning and development team. The Trust also offers an extra 2 days annual leave for consultants on top of the existing allowance as detailed in the 2008 - Consultant Terms and Conditions. More information can be found on the Trust's website in the 'Working for Us' section. We would love to discuss the opportunities available to you further. To arrange an informal visit, or to ask any questions, please contact: Dr Andrew Proctor, Clinical Lead, Medical Oncology: Andrew.proctor@york.nhs.uk Telephone: 01904 721430 What happens after I apply? Interview dates to be confirmed to shortlisted candidates. The recruitment programme for this position will include an informal discussion and interview. We reserve the right to close the advert early if we get sufficient applications. For further details / informal visits contact: To learn more about this outstanding opportunity and for an informal visit to see our high quality services for yourself please contact: Dr Andrew Proctor, Clinical Lead, Medical Oncology Andrew.proctor@york.nhs.uk Telephone: 01904 721430 Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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