Specialist Doctor in Medical/Clinical Oncology- Breast Cancers

We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated so whilst you care for our patients and clients, we’ll take care of you. We offer many different ways of helping staff including career development opportunities, flexible working, good annual leave and pension schemes , health and wellbeing packages and financial support systems. Joining the Trust also allows you access to a number of saving options via our salary sacrifice schemes and a wide range of discount opportunities with retailers and service providers. Job overview We are looking to appoint a whole time Specialist Doctor in Oncology with a focus on Breast Cancers at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust based at Weston Park Cancer Centre, with outreach clinics within the SYBND cancer alliance. Applications from both Medical and Clinical Oncologists are welcome. This post is based at Weston Park Cancer Centre and also provides input into our out reach off site breast oncology clinic. Any candidate who is unable for personal reasons to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the posts; if such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with the Clinical Director. Main duties of the job The appointee will, together with Consultant colleagues be responsible for the provision of cancer services across the trust. The main focus of interest will be in Breast Cancer. The successful candidate will work according to the Terms and Conditions of Service for Specialist (England) 2021 as amended from time to time. Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan. Please note that applicants should refer to the Guidance Notes for further details and supporting information/documents required. Working for our organisation These are the values that all staff at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are expected to demonstrate in all that they do. • Patients First – Ensure that the people we serve are at the heart of what we do • Respectful – Be kind, respectful, fair and value diversity • Ownership – Celebrate our successes, learn continuously and ensure we improve • Unity – Work in partnership with others • Deliver – Be efficient, effective and accountable for our actions The Trust have developed a PROUD Behaviours framework which details specific behaviours we expect to see and do not expect to see, aligned to each of the five PROUD Values. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan. Applications from those unable, for personal reasons, to work on a whole time basis or a job share basis will be considered. The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link. Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website. Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace. Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria • Medical Degree from a recognised UK or overseas university or institution. • MRCP or Equivalent • Full registration with the General Medical Council with a licence to practice. • A minimum of 12 years full time Medical work (or equivalent gained on a part-time basis) since obtaining a primary medical qualification at least 6 of which will be in a relevant specialty at Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades or equivalent Desirable criteria • MD or PhD or equivalent Fellowship or equivalent • Oncology Training Specialty Certificate for medical oncology • FRCR or Equivalent – For Clinical Oncology Communication Essential criteria • Good written communication skills Audit/ Research Essential criteria • An understanding of the issues of clinical effectiveness and audit • Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate • Documented completed audits during training/Experience • Evaluates and audits own and others clinical practise and acts on the findings Desirable criteria • Understanding of the issues surrounding clinical research Experience Essential criteria • Manages the difficulties of dealing with complexity and uncertainty in the care of patients, employing expertise and clinical decision-making skills of a senior and independent/ autonomous practitioner • Manages complex common presentations in patients with cancer and toxicity arising from their treatment • Performs comprehensive assessment of patients with cancer and arrives at appropriate treatment decision • Manages a multi-disciplinary team to plan and review treatment • Recognises patients approaching the end of life, initiates timely advance care planning conversations, and leads the provision of high quality palliative care with skilled and sensitive communication • Demonstrates the underpinning subject specific competencies to enable practising at senior grade as evidenced in job plan, portfolio and logbooks • Clinically evaluates and manages a patient formulating a prioritised differential diagnosis initiating an appropriate management plan with the ability to review and adjust this depending on outcomes of treatment • Critically reflects on own competence, understands own limits, and asks for help when required Desirable criteria • Wider experience in different units in related specialties Teaching Essential criteria • Experience of teaching student doctors, doctors in training and/or other allied professionals at all levels. Management and Clinical Governance Essential criteria • Demonstrate an understanding of management & Clinical governance issues • Collaborate and respecting the multidisciplinary and interprofessional teams to manage risk issues across organisations and settings • Understands the principles outlined in the GMC document Good Medical Practice • Understands the requirements of Medical Appraisal and Revalidation Continuous Professional Development Essential criteria • Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months Desirable criteria • Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio

Location: Sheffield, GB

Posted Date: 5/24/2025