consultant in clinical oncology with a special interest in thoracic, gynaecological and neuroendocrine tumours
BEASTON WOS CANCER CENTRE
Information pack
reF: 26387D
Closing Date: 28TH SEPTEMBER 2012
SUMMARY INFORMATION
Post: CONSULTANT IN CLINICAL ONCOLOGY WITH A SPECIAL INTEREST IN THORACIC, GYNAECOLOGICAL AND NEUROENDOCRINE TUMOURS
Base: BEATSON WOS CANCER CENTRE
The Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre (WoSCC), is seeking to appoint a Consultant Clinical Oncologist with specialist interests in thoracic, gynaecological and neuroendocrine tumours.
The new Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre (BWoSCC) opened in May 2007, completing a state of the art comprehensive cancer centre that has cost £110 million. It is Scotland’s largest cancer centre, and the second largest in the UK. The centre has undergone unprecedented investment and our clinical teams deliver oncology services to a catchment population of 2.9 million people across 4 Health Board areas. The centre is part of the CRUK virtual comprehensive cancer treatment and research centre which also includes the Beatson Institute for Cancer Research and soon to be built Translational Research Centre. It incorporates the Regional Haemato-oncology Autologous Transplant Unit and the National Allogeneic Transplant Service for haematological malignancies.
The equipment in the new centre is state-of-the-art, and includes 11 linear accelerators with on board imaging, and incorporates Image Guided Radiotherapy (IGRT), IMRT, and Stereotactic Radiotherapy into our portfolio of available technologies. The centre has recently procured VMAT technology to more effectively deliver IMRT. A completely new brachytherapy unit and programme has been established in the new centre.
The Beatson is an internationally renowned academic centre, with Professors of Medical Oncology, Clinical Oncology, Translational Research and Palliative Care currently in post. Professor Karen Vousden leads a renowned CRUK core-funded program of research at the internationally competitive Beatson Institute for Cancer Research.
In addition, the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre Clinical research unit is the largest of its kind to be funded by Cancer Research UK. The unit offers support to all clinicians within the BWoSCC to initiate and conduct first-in man clinical trials. The unit has a large portfolio of Phase I-III studies across the range of cancer sub-specialties and has a particular interest in the development of new anti-cancer drugs, supported by designated staff and facilities for Phase I/early Phase II clinical trials. The unit also houses Scotland’s first ever co-ordinating centre for the National Cancer Research Institute.
Glasgow has excellent schools, public transport and recreational facilities.
Applicants should have full GMC registration, and or eligibility to be included on the Specialist Register. UK trainees will have evidence of Higher Specialist Training leading to CCST, or be within six months of confirmed entry from the date of interview. Non-UK applicants must demonstrate equivalent training.
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NHS GREATER GLASGOW & CLYDE
Consultant Clinical Oncologist
In Thoracic and Gynaecological cancers
BEATSON WEST OF SCOTLAND CANCER CENTRE
BEATSON WEST OF SCOTLAND CANCER CENTRE
Further Particulars of the Post of Consultant Oncologist
Based initially at Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre Site with duties in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and Lanarkshire Health Boards
1. Description of the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre
The Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre (BWoSCC) is Scotland’s largest cancer centre, and the largest in the UK based on activity. The centre has undergone unprecedented capital and resource investment and our clinical teams are redesigning the way oncology services are delivered to a population of 2.9m people across four Health Board areas. It offers our team of professionals a truly state-of–the-art environment in which to practise and develop their skills.
An internationally-renowned teaching centre, the Cancer Centre incorporates the academic units of Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Translational Research and Palliative Care. Glasgow is a large, lively and friendly city and a great place to make a home. The schools are excellent and many are local to the cancer centre. In addition it has excellent transport links to other parts of Scotland, the UK and beyond. The city will host the Commonwealth Games in 2014.
- Role of the Cancer Centre
The role of the Cancer Centre is to deliver all non-surgical oncology services for residents of the West of Scotland on the basis that:
services meet equitably the assessed needs of the population served
a high quality service, integrated within the Cancer Centre and also with other cancer care providers, is provided
services provided compare favourably with those elsewhere in the UK and there is continual focus on improving care and treatment for patients
expenditure represents value for money
staff are valued and encouraged to maintain high standards of patient care through, for example, access to continuing professional development
clinical outcomes are monitored and are discussed in the context of clinical audit and clinical governance
research and development are encouraged
3.The Work of the Cancer Centre
The Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre provides specialist oncology services to 60% of the Scottish population. The centre sees over 10,000 new patients a year and over 70,000 return patients. Over 105,000 fractions of radiotherapy and 27,000 cycles of chemotherapy are given each year in the centre alone. The clinical teams also deliver medical cancer treatments in 13 local hospitals in partnership with local specialist cancer teams. The centre employs over 800 staff including 50 consultants in oncology and haematology. The annual budget of Specialist Oncology Services is over 50m.
The centre has 170 beds in 9 wards (3 Wards of 40 beds are for haemato-oncology). One of these wards runs as an 8 bedded Brachytherapy Unit and one as an 18 bed 5 day/week chemotherapy ward. There is also a large and busy Day Case Chemotherapy Unit comprising 36 treatment stations. The centre has its own out-patient department and a large aseptic facility for cytotoxic reconstitution. The unit has an accredited gene therapy aseptic facility. Up to 8 appropriate patients are accommodated in a local hotel while they undergo radiotherapy. The Centre is fully equipped with 11 linear accelerators to deliver optimal radiotherapeutic care, including IMRT, IGRT and Stereotaxy. We have recently procured VMAT technology to facilitate delivery of IMRT. There is dedicated research time on one of the linear accelerators.
There is excellent access to CT, CT-PET and MRI scanning facilities for radiation planning, both in the Cancer Centre and in the adjacent West of Scotland Pet Centre. A second CT-PET scanner has been installed in June 2011. The WestGlasgowHospitals and many of the District General Hospitals throughout the Region where digital communication links can transmit CT scan images to the centre. There is excellent co-operation with the Regional Department of Clinical Physics and Bio-Engineering whose headquarters are at the Western Infirmary. The Radiotherapy Division is based in the Cancer Centre. A large program of research and development in radiation physics has been developed, including research fellows and research physicists. The Radiotherapy Research Group and its program are led by Professor Anthony Chalmers.
National services at the Cancer Centre include sarcoma, prostate brachytherapy, allogeneic stem cell transplantation, and ophthalmic oncology. The Cancer Centre offers the full range of evidence-based regional oncology services including CHART therapy for lung cancer.
The Cancer Centre is an internationally renowned academic centre, with Professors of Medical Oncology, Clinical Oncology, Translational Research and Palliative Care currently in post. Professor Karen Vousden heads the laboratories at the internationally renowned Beatson Institute for Cancer Research, located 3 miles from the centre. This initiative, developed in collaboration with Cancer Research UK, offers unrivalled opportunity for collaboration in basic cancer research. The Beatson Institute has undergone a £30 million redevelopment funded by Cancer Research UK and the University of Glasgow. A Translational Research Centre is being built on the Garscube Estate to complete a virtual comprehensive cancer research and treatment centre, given CRUK Centre status in 2011. The Cancer Sciences Division was 4th in the whole of the United Kingdom in the 2009 Research Assessment Evaluation
For the Cancer Centre as a whole, there are particular close links with the academic departments in GlasgowUniversity of gynaecology, surgery, pathology, dermatology and ophthalmology. These involve several joint clinics as well as clinical research projects. Close links also exist with CaledonianUniversity (therapy radiography), StrathclydeUniversity and PaisleyUniversity (radiation physics).
In addition, the Clinical Research Unit at the BWOSCC is the largest of its kind to be funded by Cancer Research UK. It houses Scotland’s first ever co-ordinating centre for the National Cancer Research Institute. The unit offers support to all clinicians within the BWOSCC to initiate and conduct clinical trials. The unit has a large portfolio of Phase I - III studies across the range of cancer sub-specialties and has a particular interest in the development of first-in-man anti-cancer drugs. It is supported by designated staff and facilities for Phase I/early Phase II clinical trials. The trials unit has been rated alpha-star by external review. Already, at least 11% of the regional cancer centre’s patients are entered into clinical trials.
Clinics are held in eight hospitals within NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde and in seven in other board areas. Chemotherapy is prescribed and delivered in nine hospitals out with the city of Glasgow.
4.The Job Itself
(a)Title:Consultant Clinical Oncologist
NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde is the employing authority.
The Names of current consultant members of the Service are:
Clinical Oncology
Dr David Dodds (Lead Clinician)
Dr Noelle O’RourkeDr Peter A Canney
Dr Diana Ritchie
Professor Anthony ChalmersDr Stefano Schipani
Dr Richard D JonesDr Azmat Sadoyze
Dr Fiona Cowie Dr Nick Reed
Dr Allan JamesDr Claire Paterson
Dr J Martin RussellDr Nazia Mohammed
Dr Alec McDonaldDr Jan Wallace
Dr Ghislaine Fraser Dr Carrie Featherstone
Dr Abdulla Alhasso Dr Aisling Hennessy
Dr Jonathan HicksDr David Macintosh
Dr Mohammed RizwanullahDr Vivienne MacLaren
Dr Rosie HarrandDr Graeme Lumsden
Dr Stephen HarrowDr Grainne Dunn
Dr Jay AnsariDr Norma Sidek
Dr Brian Clark
Medical Oncology
Dr David Dunlop (Clinical Director)Dr Ros Glasspool
Dr Rob Jones Dr Hilary Glen
Professor T R Jeff Evans Dr Iain Macpherson
Dr Jeff WhiteDr Sophie Barrett
Dr Judy Fraser Dr Lucy Scott
Dr Ashita WaterstonDr Nicola Steele
Dr Clinton AliDr Janet Graham
Dr Dawn Storey
Palliative Medicine
Dr Alison Mitchell
Dr Jane Edgecombe
Dr Helen Morrison
Number and Grades of Junior Medical Staff
“Specialist Registrars” 19 in Clinical Oncology + 9 in Medical Oncology
“Senior House Officers” 15
Associate Specialist in Oncology 1
Speciality Doctors 6.5 WTE
Departmental Organisation
In order to facilitate medical management the BWOSCC is divided into 6 teams for specialist oncology services based on the following tumour sites:
Breast
Lung
Urology
GI
Head & Neck (& neuro-oncology)
Gynaecology (including neuro endocrine and sarcoma)
All wards within the BWOSCC (with the exception of brachytherapy) are allocated to the teams and have integrated medical and clinical oncology. There are 2 Consultant on-call rotas, one for Medical Oncology and one for Clinical Oncology. The BWOSCC is committed to multi-disciplinary team working and the Cancer Managed Clinical Networks for the West of Scotland.
Each team has a trainer who supervises the trainees. Clinical and Educational Supervision is provided to trainees in conjunction with the local Deanery. The teams are headed by a team leader who is responsible for the development of departmental medical protocols. All Consultants are members of the Consultants’ Committee where matters of general concern, including protocols are discussed.
There is a multidisciplinary Chemotherapy Team consisting of Staff Grade Doctors, Clinical Nurse Specialists, IV Nurses and Phlebotomists who administer most of the IV chemotherapy given in the Department. This is based on Ward B6 which is a 5-day chemotherapy unit. All beds are shared and managed by a Bed Management who arranges admissions on the basis of need. The centre has a 6 bedded Teenage and Adolescent Unit which is used by patients between the ages of 16 and 25 with solid and haematological cancers.
5.Duties of the Post
Clinical Commitments:
Gynaecological and Neuroendocrine Tumours.
This is a new consultant appointment. The successful applicant will take up a post providing specialist oncology input into gynaecological cancers and neuroendocrine tumours to complement the clinical practice of Dr Nick Reed who has successfully built up a internationally renowned clinic practice in the latter disease area. Gyneacological and NET tumours are all referred to centralised West of Scotland Regional MDTs. The successful applicant would be working in a well organised and establishe clinical team of oncologists, surgeons, radiologists and other professional groups to deliver high quality clinical services. Supporting the brachytherapy service is a particularly important part of the role. All radiotherapy is delivered in the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre.
Lung Cancer
The Lung Cancer component of the post is to deliver specialist oncology input to Lung Cancer Services in Clyde. There will be cross cover from an existing consultant for absences, (Dr Stephen Harrow). At present lung cancer services are fragmented across 3 sites in Clyde. The aim will be for the successful applicant to partner with an existing oncologist in a rationalised Clyde lung cancer service based in the RoyalAlexandriaHospital in Paisley.
The post holder is expected to participate in yearly appraisal and job planning with the Clinical Director.
Teaching, Research and Audit
This post does not at the outset have dedicated time for teaching or research. Subsequent job planning and appraisal may allow the identification of such additional SPA activities. He/she will be expected to participate in the audit and clinical research activities of the BWOSCC within the constraints of any negotiated SPA time. The BWOSCC has a suite of seminar rooms for lectures and meetings.
Study and Training
The BWOSCC has its own specialist library run by a part time librarian. There is a major hospital library in the Phase I Building of the Western Infirmary which is five minutes walk away from the main library of the University of Glasgow.
Research Opportunities
The BWOSCC has an excellent track record in clinical research. It is a major contributor to local, national and international trials with about 1000 patients a year being entered and randomised through the Clinical Trials Unit.
Provisional Weekly Timetable.
The following is a weekly provisional specimen timetable* of duties, including the location(s) at which they are to be performed: the post is being appointed without a specific allocation of DCC to SPA, as per the most recent instructions from the Scottish NHS Management Board. SPA sessions with specific output will be negotiated through the job planning process with the Clinical Director.
Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday / FridayAM / BWOSCC
Lung Cancer Peer Review Meeting 9-11am.
Ward Round/Admin
1 DCC
session / BWOSCC
Planning/Physics
1 DCC
Session / BWOSCC
West of Scotland Gynaecological Cancer MDT (8.30-11am)
Admin/Wards / BWOSCC
Gynae Theatre / BWOSCC
Physics/Simulator
PM / BWOSCC
Neuroendocrine Clinic (with DrNS Reed)
1 DCC
session / BWOSCC
Ward Round/Clinical Admin
1 DCC
session / BWOSCC
Clinical Trials Out Patient Clinic (Gyn Patients)
1 DCC
session / Clyde (site to be determined)
Lung Cancer Out Patient Clinic
1 DCC
session / BWOSCC
SPA
SPA – Supporting Professional Activity
MDT – Multi-disciplinary Team Meeting
BWOSCC – Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre
PCA – Pre Chemotherapy Assessment
DCC – Direct Clinical care
The consultant has a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge, and for the proper functioning of his/her department.
The consultant will undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of his/her patients, and the running of his/her clinical department.
In addition to the duties mentioned above, duties at other hospitals may be necessary.
The post holder participates in an on-call rota with the other consultant staff for 1 week at a time, every 29 weeks.
6.Arrangements to visit the Directorate
For more information about the BWOSCC and its exciting plans for the future, call the Clinical Director, Dr David Dunlop on 44 (0) 301 7076, e-mail
7.Application Forms to be returned with 6 CV’s to:
Recruitment Services
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
5th Floor
Tara House
46 Bath Street
Glasgow
G2 1HJ
NHS GREATER GLASGOW & CLYDE
Specialist Oncology Services
Person Specification for Consultant Clinical Oncologist
Essential / Desirable1. / Attainments
1.1 / Full registration with the General Medical Council an a licence to practice. /
1.2 / Must hold, or at time of interview, be within 6 months of CCT in Clinical Oncology or have eligibility for specialist registration (CESR) or be within 6 months of confirmed entry from date of Interview. /
1.3 / MRCP or equivalent /
1.4 / FRCR or equivalent. /
2. / Experience/Training
2.1 / Good general medical training /
2.2 / Demonstrable experience of up-to-date radiotherapy and particularly chemotherapy practice and knowledge of clinical trials /
2.3 / Experience of multi-disciplinary team working /
2.4 / Experience of audit and research /
2.5 / Understanding of concept of Managed Clinical Networks /
2.6 / Awareness of use of protocols in practice /
3. / Special Aptitudes & Abilities
3.1 / Excellent organisational & communication skills /
3.2 / Sound IT Skills /
3.3 / Effective in the teaching and training of junior colleagues /
3.4 / Patient focussed /
3.5 / Knowledge of general management issues /
4. / Disposition
4.1 / Proven team player /
4.2 / Excellent communication with patient, relatives and staff, both written and oral /
4.3 / Proactive /
4.4 / Motivational skills /
4.5 / Experience of mentoring students/staff /
5. / Special Factors
5.1 / Current driving licence /
5.2 / Flexibility in working hours
(within constraints of the Consultant Contract) /
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
The conditions of service are those laid down and amended from time to time by the Hospital and Medical & Dental Whitley Council.