Clinical Fellow in Oncology

The successful candidate will be involved in our Acute Oncology Service, running clinics and attending ward visits alongside our AOS Nursing Team. There will also be opportunity to attend oncology outpatient clinics (including systemic anticancer treatment delivery for relevant specialities). Proven experience and the ability to assess and manage all acute oncology emergencies is therefore essential.
The fellow would have the opportunity to develop the role according to their educational needs and interests either through research, delivery of education or management or leadership skills development.
This post would be suitable for doctors who have completed foundation year 1 & 2 training (or equivalent) and are seeking further experience in Oncology.
This post would also be suitable for doctors who are:
+ wishing to pursue a career in Oncology
+ seeking NHS experience, + Multidisciplinary team working is a key component of the working in the department
+ To prescribe chemotherapy and manage treatment related complications
+ New patient assessment/ Ward visits/ Acute Oncology Service support
+ To provide Medical cover to the Chemotherapy Day Unit
+ To provide cover for chemotherapy review clinics when required
+ To provide daily Acute Oncology assessment clinic
+ Ward rounds/supporting the nursing team with in-patient care
+ Undergraduate/Postgraduate/Nursing teaching
+ Participation in clinical trials
+ In addition to the above the post-holder will be expected to attend the relevant MDTs within the area of interest that they develop, support the research team in clinical trial accrual.
+ To undertake other duties as appropriate for a Clinical Fellow grade in Oncology not otherwise specified

The post holder would be expected to be available for such irregular commitments outside normally rostered duties as are essential for continuity of patient care.
It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.

Our Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.