Job Description
Job summaryApplicants are invited to apply immediately for a permanent full-time Trust Grade Oncology Doctor post based at Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. The Trust also provide Oncology services to Kettering General Hospital, some cross site travel will be required.The post is suitable for a doctor with full GMC registration, experience in cancer treatment, and required to have knowledge of management of oncological emergencies. The precise duties will vary according to the previous experience of the appointee.Candidates to cover the oncology emergency assessment bay, oncology wards, and chemotherapy suite.Educational opportunities, equivalent to those afforded to doctors participating in recognised training schemes will be provided. We are keen to encourage applications from candidates who have already chosen to train in Oncology and are wishing to further develop their skills.Candidates are highly recommended to call the department to discuss their application and are invited to contact Dr Harieta Garofide, harieta.garofide@nhs.net.Main duties of the jobThe post-holder's duties will be primarily at Northampton General Hospital (NGH), but it is a condition of the all appointments that post-holders will be willing to work at Kettering General Hospital.The post holder will perform the duties of a Trust Grade Dr (CT1/2) to the Oncology team which is based at the NGH.The oncology team treats patients with a number of tumour sites.The post contains opportunities to participate in research, learn about intensive chemotherapy, immunotherapy and targeted therapies for the treatment of cancer.Candidates will be expected to cover the oncology emergency assessment bay, oncology wards, and chemotherapy suite.About usNorthampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.Our Excellence ValuesCompassionAccountabilityRespectIntegrityCourageWe want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds.This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.Deputy Office Manager - Breast Screening UnitEmployer: Northampton General Hospital NHS TrustDepartment: Breast Screening UnitLocation: Forrest Centre, Northampton General HospitalJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached job description for the main responsibilities of the post and the person specification for qualifications and experience required.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialMRCP, Full GMC Registration,ALSDesirableFRCR Part 1 and 2a/2b, ALSKnowledge & ExperienceEssentialGeneral Medicine (3 years)DesirableOncology Training in Medical and Clinical OncologyTeachingEssentialExperience of teaching and training Junior Medical Staff or Under GraduatesDesirableMSC Course or PGCERT Medical EducationCommunicationEssentialAble to communicate with clarity in written and spoken EnglishAccountability - able to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert authorityDesirableAbility to build rapport, listen, persuade and negotiatePersonel Qualities &AttributesEssentialEmpathy, understanding and listening skills, patience and ability to work cooperatively with othersPractical SkillsEssentialBe able to project asceticdrainage, chest aspiration and other ward based practical necessitiesDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameNorthampton General HospitalAddressNorthampton General HospitalCliftonvilleNorthamptonNN1 5BDEmployer's websitehttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)