Consultant in Clinical Oncology - Urology & Skin cancers

This post supports the urology and skin MDT's at New Cross Hospital Wolverhampton and Russell's Hall Hospital, Dudley The post holder will see approximately 100 new urology/renal and 100 skin patients a year. Secretarial support, designated office space and appropriate IT equipment will be provided. The post will be based at the New Cross Hospital and the patients will be seen in clinics at New Cross Hospital and will be treated at New Cross Hospital for radiotherapy and systemic treatments. The successful candidate will be expected to work with professional colleagues and local managers to provide an Oncology service to Wolverhampton and Russells Hall hospitals. The principal duties of the post will include: Provision of a Clinical Oncology service for urology/renal and skin (with an interest in melanoma) cancers for Wolverhampton and Russells Hall Hospital;

• Participation departmental meetings
• Participation in the multidisciplinary team meetings relevant to the post, In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to provide a service in Clinical Oncology with responsibility for urology/renal and skin (with an interest in melanoma) cancers.
• In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to play a full part in the out-of-hours On-Call service for the department. This includes being on-call for telephone advice and major incidents.
• To provide cover for Consultant and Senior colleagues in respect of periods of leave.
• In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to take part in medical audit and research as appropriate.
• In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to ensure that the requirements of clinical governance are met.
• To ensure that there are adequate arrangements for hospital staff involved in the care of your patients to be able to contact you when necessary.
  
  The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust are one of the largest acute and community providers in the West Midlands having more than 850 beds on the New Cross site.
The Trust also has rehabilitation beds at West Park Hospital and Cannock Chase Hospital. We are the largest employer in Wolverhampton, the Trust employs over 11,000 staff - with more than 1,000 in medical and dental roles. Our locations, and examples of services, include: o New Cross Hospital - Maternity, Emergency, Critical Care and Outpatients. o West Park Hospital - Neuro Rehabilitation, Physiotherapy, Hospital at Home, Outpatient, Care of the Elderly, Hearing Services. o Cannock Chase Hospital - Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Endoscopy, Rheumatology and Dermatology. o More than 20 community sites offering services for children and adults.