About the Job

We are looking to appoint a consultant medical oncologist to join a team of three medical oncologists providing expert cancer care, based within the Bulstrode Oncology Unit at the PEH in the Bailiwick of Guernsey (65,000 people approx.). The successful applicant must be on the GMC Specialist Register or be within 6 months of eligibility for inclusion at the time of interview. Desirable site-specific interests for the post include breast and lung cancers but other interests would be considered. The consultants are supported by an excellent team of specialist nursing staff. We are looking for a candidate who demonstrates clinical excellency, is a good communicator and shares the values we place on long term partnerships. The Medical Oncologists work closely with colleagues in the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust and also have links with Centres such as London hospitals. A visiting Lymphoma service is provided from Southampton provides a local lymphoma service. The successful applicant would be encouraged to develop formal links with Southampton colleagues, and to attend Southampton MDT meetings. The current post holder attends these meetings via Teams.Main duties of the job To provide an excellent and comprehensive patient-centred service for all eligible cancers, delivered in line with waiting times and in line with improving outcomes of specific cancers guidance issued by NICE and other national bodies. To provide expert guidance and aid in the diagnosis of cancer and where appropriate, take over the care of patients. To provide expertise in the management of cancer through multidisciplinary teams by developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with medical colleagues in other specialties and participation in regular clinical meetings and other professional activities. To help ensure the safe and effective administration of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, endocrine and other therapies, and appropriate patient monitoring. To provide care for Oncology patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings and to participate fully in the Oncology on-call duty rota. To be accountable for improving and complying with infection control practices. To provide care that promotes optimal functioning and quality of life for each individual patient. To ensure that all aspects of service are delivered safely and conform to national standards and published guidelines, monitored by regular audit. To provide timely high-quality information that is accurate for patients, families, and carers. Involvement of service users and all relevant partners who provide shared care in service development and review., You can download a full copy of our Consultant Medical Oncologist job description from the supporting files section.,

• Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service.
• Ability to organise and manage out-patient priorities, ward work, practical procedures and clinical trial work.
• Commitment to administrative and managerial responsibility

Desirable

• Management course or evidence of management structures/processes.
• Knowledge/experience in utilisation of digitalised systems

Motivations & ExpectationsEssential

• Commitment to continuing Medical Education.
• Commitment to effective audit.
• Commitment to good governance

Desirable

• Willingness to undertake additional responsibilities.
• Commitment to developing the partnership
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register (or within 6 months of CCT at interview). CESR applicants should be on the specialist register at the point of application. MRCP Diploma or overseas equivalent. Eligible to reside and work in the UK., Success in Intercollegiate Specialty examination. Higher degree., Honesty and reliability.
• Ability to work in a small community.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to change.
• Caring attitude to patients.
• Ability to communicate effectively (written &oral skills), with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses, staff and other agencies.
• Ability to demonstrate good multidisciplinary team working, Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in Oncology. Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within the specialty on oncology. Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients, Publications/research activity.
• Clinical trials experience
• Person SpecificationManagement & Administrative Experience, Publications/research activity.
• Clinical trials experience

The Medical Specialist Group (MSG) Limited Liability Partnership

The MSG is contracted to provide a wide range of emergency and elective medical services for the Bailiwick of Guernsey, in partnership with the Health and Social Care Committee (HSC) of the States of Guernsey. It aims to serve and care for the community through the provision of the highest standard of clinical care.

The MSG was founded in 1992 by a group of 19 doctors. Today the service remains owned and run by a passionate team of doctors, currently comprising 55 consultants with a range of professional interests. There are no junior doctors and therefore consultants provide the complete range of inpatient and outpatient care. Tertiary care services are supplied by a variety of hospitals on the UK Mainland, mainly Southampton University Hospital, usually through contracted services. The MSG is based at Alexandra House and Mill House, where most managerial and support staff are based. Both buildings have dedicated outpatient facilities and are situated in close proximity to the islands main hospital, the Princess Elizabeth Hospital (PEH). Our vision is to be internationally recognised as a centre of excellence for clinical care and loved by the Guernsey community. Our purpose is to use our expertise and compassion to provide outstanding patient-centred services that improve the health of the community we serve.