Junior fellow in cancer care

University Hospital Southampton ,
Southampton, Hampshire
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Online applicants are welcome to apply for the post Junior Fellow in Cancer Care ("FY3"/ CT1/CT2 level equivalent) working in a range of cancer care departments such as Medical Oncology, Haematology and Clinical Oncology for 12 months ABOUT THE TEAM University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust operates a Divisional structure. There are 4 Divisions and Cancer Care is in Division A which also includes Surgery plus Critical Care & Theatres. The Cancer Care Group includes Clinical Oncology, Medical Oncology, Palliative Medicine and adult Haematology. All medical staff in each Division are managerially accountable to the Clinical Director, currently Mr Andrew Webb (maxillo-facial surgeon), who has overall responsibility for the services within the Division. WHAT YOU'LL DO We have a busy and successful department, and we are looking for doctors to help run our service especially our wards and day units. We are offering a unique experience to come and work with us and gain experience in different specialties. We will work with you to design a rotation giving you varied clinical exposure. Previous Cancer Care Fellows have presented posters at international conferences, completed significant Quality Improvement and audit projects and we have an excellent track-record of our Cancer Care Fellows progressing to attain training posts at IMT and ST3 level. We will assign you an educational supervisor, and set clear learning objectives for your time with us. The majority of your time will be spent caring for inpatients and patients on the day unit, and you will have opportunities to attend clinics or radiotherapy planning, and teaching sessions. You will be able to take part in the on-call rota at a level appropriate for your clinical experience and training. You will be able to benefit from opportunities to work with colleagues in our cancer sciences department and the centre for cancer immunotherapy, our stereotactic radiotherapy service, and our bone marrow transplant unit. The Trust is one of the most research active acute trusts in the UK, and a major research centre for the University of Southampton, hosting a Cancer Research UK Centre and an Experimental Cancer Medicine Centre. There will be opportunities to develop your CV. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR Full GMC required and a broad experience in Acute Medicine. Experience of working with 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-MT0302-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 Paul Fenton on 02381205056 or e-mail paul.fenton@uhs.nhs.uk Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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