Consultant Clinical Oncologist

Duties of the Post

• Clinical Commitments: The successful applicant will take up a post providing Clinical Oncology input to Lung cancer services. The cancer services in West of Scotland are linked to the relevant local and regional MDTs. These services are mature, developed and supported by teams of existing Consultant Clinical and Medical Oncologists. Cross cover is provided by named colleagues.
• Teaching, Management, Research and Audit: The successful applicant will participate in clinical supervision of trainees. Clinical trial recruitment is embedded within clinical practice within Specialist Oncology, which has an excellent supportive trials team and an exceptional track record for opening and recruiting to trials. The BWoSCC has a suite of seminar rooms for lectures and meetings and there is a well developed program of postgraduate medical education within the department, held on a Friday afternoon.
• Research Opportunities: The BWOSCC has an excellent track record in clinical research. It is a major contributor to local, national and international trials with circa 1000 patients a year being entered and randomised through the Clinical Trials Unit. Patient numbers are such that the service is often among the global top recruiting sites in international trials, ensuring high impact publications for committed investigators.

About the Role

The shift pattern for this post is Part Time. This is a Fixed term post for 24 hours. Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part time hours.

Qualifications

The successful applicant will have a minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Consultant Oncologist, with a strong focus on lung cancer treatment and research.

Benefits

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

Schedule

The shift pattern for this post is Part Time.

Pay

Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part time hours.