Clinical Oncology Specialist

4 weeks ago


Inverness, Highland, United Kingdom Medacs Full time

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Clinical Oncology Specialist to join our team at an NHS trust in the Scottish Highlands. As a Locum Consultant in Colorectal Tumours, you will be responsible for managing the care of patients with colorectal cancer, including diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up.

Key Responsibilities

  • Actively support patients and their families, communicating clinical information to explain a diagnosis, stage of cancer and treatment options.
  • Assist in managing the side effects and symptoms of cancer and its treatment, including pain management.
  • Coordinate treatment plans and prescribe various types of treatment, including chemotherapy and immunotherapy.
  • Treat patients with radiation therapy.
  • Provide constant monitoring and care for patients in seriously ill or unstable conditions.
  • Communicate with patients on shared patient decision making.
  • Work in and where appropriate, lead a multidisciplinary team.
  • Assess and prioritise patient/client requirements, delegating effectively to others.
  • Recognise, review, and report a patient's condition and any changes to the patient and the multidisciplinary team.
  • Performing basic administrative and clerical tasks, such as keeping records of test results, writing prescriptions, providing cancer information to patients, and monitoring treatment plans.

Requirements

  • Be a GMC registered Doctor.
  • Have relevant experience at Consultant level, or references to support your transition up to Consultant level.
  • Hold evidence of stand-alone Right to Work in the UK.
  • You will need to pass an enhanced background check (DBS).

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join a hospital that prides itself on the opportunities provided to staff and the care provided to patients. As a Clinical Oncology Specialist, you will have the chance to work with a friendly, multidisciplinary team of dedicated healthcare professionals, using some of the most advanced medical equipment in the country to ensure the effective provision of radiotherapy and systematic therapy treatments.

What We Offer

  • Access to The Support Hub - our support service to help support your mental health and well-being and enable you to deliver outstanding care.
  • First sight of shifts across multiple NHS trusts.
  • Competitive pay rates.
  • A dedicated placement officer.
  • Free CPD courses and career support with Medacs Academy.
  • Hundreds of new shifts available every day.
  • Long term jobs and short shifts available.
  • Lucrative referral scheme.
  • Revalidation support.
  • 24/7/365 service - we're available when you need us.


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