Senior fellow in acute oncology

University Hospital Southampton ,
Southampton, Hampshire
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Online applicants are welcome to apply for the post as Senior Fellow in Acute Oncology (Clinical). This is a 12 month fixed term post. ABOUT THE TEAM The role is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative and dynamic team of consultants, speciality doctors and advanced nurse practitioners in the Macmillan Acute Oncology Service at Southampton General Hospital. We are an award winning pioneering service where nurse practitioners and medical staff work together managing oncological and haematological emergencies in a patient-centred environment. WHAT YOU'LL DO Clinical duties would include management of toxicities of cancer treatments, symptoms of cancer and providing an outreach service to the rest of the hospital giving advice for patients with newly diagnosed cancer. In addition, they will provide support and education to the advanced nurse practitioners working in the department. The post is designed to fulfill the requirements for out-of-programme experience for a specialist trainee in any field relevant to cancer medicine, but may also be suitable for an individual who does not yet have a national training number and wishes to pursue a career in cancer medicine. The unit has a track record of supporting non-training grade doctors with their career goals and job plans can be designed to accommodate specific interests within oncology. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR Full GMC required. Experience base in General Medicine Experience in medical student teaching. Working with of multidisciplinary teams WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU As one of the largest acute teaching Trust's in England, we can offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. We believe you deserve the best possible surroundings in which to do your job and we want to support you in doing your job to the best of your ability. As a Trust, we support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. You'll have an opportunity to discuss this at interview. Our LiveWell and inspire programme offers opportunities, support and advice, including smoking cessation services, exercise and activity classes, and support for mental health. UHS employees are able to access a huge range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata) on appointment, can access on-site nursery facilities (subject to availability), and we offer a generous pension scheme. ABOUT OUR TRUST AND SOUTHAMPTON 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 Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and only an hour on the train from central London. The New Forest National Park and the beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than those in London, 13 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted and 13 nearby green spaces to enjoy. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Interviews will be held on TBC Job ref 188-MT0303-MEDICAL FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR TO APPLY If you're interested in applying for this role, we'd encourage you to get in touch using the contact information at the bottom of this advert with any questions or if you would like to arrange an informal visit. Alternatively, if you're ready to apply, please follow the link below to complete an application. For further details / informal visits contact: Dr Emma Brown Acute Oncology Lead emma.brown2@uhs.nhs.uk or 023 8120 8476 Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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