Job summaryWe are looking to appoint an StR lower doctor to work as part of the Clinical Oncology team within University Hospital Plymouth NHS Trust. This post will provide comprehensive inpatient management on a general inpatient medical ward.Main duties of the jobWe are looking for an enthusiastic individual to work closely with the Clinical Oncology Consultants assessing and reviewing patients who are either residing on an Oncology ward or on an outlying ward. This post will involve working as part of a cover stream which provides cover for the out of hours and on call rotaAbout usThe successful candidate will benefit from the excellent career development opportunities that a specialist Cancer Centre such as ours can offer whilst enjoying the lifestyle available in vibrant Plymouth and the South West Peninsula.Medical staff at our centre also benefit from access to a wide range of excellent facilities including Undergraduate and Postgraduate Medical Schools, on site Postgraduate Medical Centre and Medical School Library with a Health and Leisure Centre available for use as well as an active Doctors Mess.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesWork closely with the Clinical Oncology Consultants assessing and reviewing patients who are either residing on an Oncology ward or on an outlying ward. This post will involve working as part of a cover stream which provides cover for the out of hours and on call rota.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialMB BS or equivalentDesirableALS/ACLS or equivalent Studying towards Part 1 of higher qualification.ExperienceEssentialCompleted pre-registration yearExperience of basic life support and resuscitation skillsPrevious experience of a six- month post in the NHSDesirableWide medical experienceFamiliarity with the NHSAbilityEssentialCompetent in history taking and examination skillsOrganisational and communication skillsWilling to seek timely assistance from senior colleagues when appropriateGood oral and written presentation skillsDesirableEvidence of understanding and application of knowledgeInterested in and understands principals of medical auditAccepts responsibility and participation in the management of emergenciesManagement skills.Computer literacy.AttitudeEssentialAble to function successfully under stressTeam workingEssentialAble to establish good working relationships with other members of the multidisciplinary teamMotivationEssentialContributes to departmental training sessionsAble to organise own learningManagement abilityEssentialSets realistic goals and deadlinesDesirableGood organisational skills and time managementDisclosure 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 nameUniversity Hospitals Plymouth NHS TrustAddressDerriford HospitalDerriford RoadPlymouthPL6 8DHEmployer's websitehttps://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)