Oncology consultant

We are seeking an enthusiastic oncologist to join our team at Torbay, with a particular interest in urology and breast. We will also consider an alternative tumour site in addition to urology. The post-holder would be expected and encouraged to work with the existing oncologists to contribute to research, clinical governance, peer review, audit, training of junior staff and medical students and undertake CME/CPD according to the requirements of their College. It is expected that the individual will join the senior medical team in running outpatient clinics, support patients having day case cancer treatment and contribute to supporting unplanned care for cancer patients with the acute oncology team. • Take ownership for and deliver their own site-specific workload. • Contribute to the medical leadership, management and innovation within Oncology services. • Offer support and training to all non-consultant grade doctors within the unit. • Promote inter-disciplinary working in the department and across the hospital. • To ensure that current standards and evidence-based practice are applied. • Participate in clinical audit program, including both departmental and multidisciplinary audit. • Contribute to research and innovative practice within oncology. Job description Job responsibilities We are seeking an enthusiastic oncologist to join our team at Torbay, with a particular interest in urology and breast. We will also consider an alternative tumour site in addition to urology. The post-holder would be expected and encouraged to work with the existing oncologists to contribute to research, clinical governance, peer review, audit, training of junior staff and medical students and undertake CME/CPD according to the requirements of their College. It is expected that the individual will join the senior medical team in running outpatient clinics, support patients having day case cancer treatment and contribute to supporting unplanned care for cancer patients with the acute oncology team. • Take ownership for and deliver their own site-specific workload. • Contribute to the medical leadership, management and innovation within Oncology services. • Offer support and training to all non-consultant grade doctors within the unit. • Promote inter-disciplinary working in the department and across the hospital. • To ensure that current standards and evidence-based practice are applied. • Participate in clinical audit program, including both departmental and multidisciplinary audit. • Contribute to research and innovative practice within oncology.