Consultant in Clinical Oncology (Urological)

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  • Cardiff
  • £110,240-160,951 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 12 hours ago
The post holder will join a large team of consultants, specialist registrars, specialty doctors, core medical, F2 and GP resident doctors and advanced nurse practitioners and will contribute to outpatient and inpatient clinical care, including the Acute Oncology Service (at VCC and providing advice to Health Board colleagues when on call) and the Assessment Unit. The post holder will participate in the consultant 24-hour on call rota (pro-rata, approximately 1 in 30 for a whole time equivalent), which is of low intensity. Velindre University NHS Trust, together with the Faculty of Medical Leadership and Management is introducing a mentoring scheme for newly appointed consultants. There is a Staff Clinical Psychologist and a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme for counselling support for all staff, providing confidential assistance with any work, personal or family issues.Medical posts within the Velindre Cancer Centre are accountable to the Clinical Director supported by a Medical Directorate Team who are available every weekday.Main duties of the jobJob PlanAn approximation (annualised) is given for guidance purposes only at this stage.Number of programmed activities (3.75 hrs)Programmed activities for direct clinical care: Scheduled care clinics (face to face, virtual) 3.4 MDMs 1.1 Acute Oncology 1.0 Clinic admin 1.0Travel Time 0.25On call and ward round Monthly average on call - approx. 1:30 0.25TOTAL7.0Job planning, appraisal, continuing professional development, clinical governance and audit, mandatory trainingSupporting programmed activities:Teaching, research, development3.0TOTAL3.00TOTAL10About usHere at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centre and ouraward-winning Welsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.Formed in 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to provide the key principles of prudent healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.Visit our website to find out more https://velindre.nhs.wales/DetailsDate posted03 September 2025Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary£110,240 to £160,951 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number120-MD169-0925Job locationsVelindre Cancer CentreVelindre Road, WhitchurchCardiffCF14 2TLJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • GMC Specialist Register with one of the following:- i. CCT within 6 months of interview ii. CESR iii. European Community Rights
Desirable
  • Research degree ( MD, PhD or equivalent)
ExperienceEssential
  • Site specialist interest in urological cancers.
  • Experience of MDT decision making.
  • Clinical trial experience in Urological Cancer.
  • Acute Oncology on call experience (junior level, supervised)
  • Teaching Experience
Desirable
  • Recent site specialist interest in urological cancers including prostate brachytherapy and penile cancer.
  • Acute Oncology Service experience (senior level)
  • Experience of recruitment to clinical trials.
  • Interest and experience in palliative radiotherapy
SkillsEssential
  • Team Working
  • Understanding of research methods and prior experience of clinical research trials.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to communicate sensitively with patients, relatives and staff
Desirable
  • Attendance on teaching and/or clinical management course.
KnowledgeEssential
  • Site specialist knowledge in urological cancers
  • Knowledge of general management of acute toxicities of SACT and radiotherapy
Desirable
  • Site specialist knowledge in urological cancers
  • Specialist management of acute oncological emergencies including immunotherapy toxicities
Personal attributesEssential
  • Good communication skills
  • Evidence of ability to work both in a team and alone
  • Flexible approach
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • GMC Specialist Register with one of the following:- i. CCT within 6 months of interview ii. CESR iii. European Community Rights
Desirable
  • Research degree ( MD, PhD or equivalent)
ExperienceEssential
  • Site specialist interest in urological cancers.
  • Experience of MDT decision making.
  • Clinical trial experience in Urological Cancer.
  • Acute Oncology on call experience (junior level, supervised)
  • Teaching Experience
Desirable
  • Recent site specialist interest in urological cancers including prostate brachytherapy and penile cancer.
  • Acute Oncology Service experience (senior level)
  • Experience of recruitment to clinical trials.
  • Interest and experience in palliative radiotherapy
SkillsEssential
  • Team Working
  • Understanding of research methods and prior experience of clinical research trials.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to communicate sensitively with patients, relatives and staff
Desirable
  • Attendance on teaching and/or clinical management course.
KnowledgeEssential
  • Site specialist knowledge in urological cancers
  • Knowledge of general management of acute toxicities of SACT and radiotherapy
Desirable
  • Site specialist knowledge in urological cancers
  • Specialist management of acute oncological emergencies including immunotherapy toxicities
Personal attributesEssential
  • Good communication skills
  • Evidence of ability to work both in a team and alone
  • Flexible approach

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