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:
BASE:
CONSULTANT IN CLINICAL ONCOLOGY WITH A SPECIAL INTEREST IN
THORACIC, GYNAECOLOGICAL AND NEUROENDOCRINE TUMOURS
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.
You can also visit our website: www.beatson.org.uk
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.
2.
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 haematooncology). 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 West
Glasgow Hospitals 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 4 th 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 Glasgow University of gynaecology, surgery, pathology,
dermatology and ophthalmology. These involve several joint clinics as well as
clinical research projects. Close links also exist with Caledonian University
(therapy radiography), Strathclyde University and Paisley University (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’Rourke
Dr Diana Ritchie
Professor Anthony Chalmers
Dr Richard D Jones
Dr Fiona Cowie
Dr Allan James
Dr J Martin Russell
Dr Alec McDonald
Dr Ghislaine Fraser
Dr Abdulla Alhasso
Dr Jonathan Hicks
Dr Mohammed Rizwanullah
Dr Rosie Harrand
Dr Stephen Harrow
Dr Jay Ansari
Dr Brian Clark
Dr Peter A Canney
Dr Stefano Schipani
Dr Azmat Sadoyze
Dr Nick Reed
Dr Claire Paterson
Dr Nazia Mohammed
Dr Jan Wallace
Dr Carrie Featherstone
Dr Aisling Hennessy
Dr David Macintosh
Dr Vivienne MacLaren
Dr Graeme Lumsden
Dr Grainne Dunn
Dr Norma Sidek
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 White
Dr Sophie Barrett
Dr Judy Fraser
Dr Lucy Scott
Dr Ashita Waterston
Dr Nicola Steele
Dr Clinton Ali
Dr 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 Royal Alexandria Hospital 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.
AM
Monday
BWOSCC
Tuesday
BWOSCC
Wednesday
BWOSCC
Thursday
BWOSCC
Friday
BWOSCC
Lung Cancer
Peer Review
Meeting 911am.
Planning/Physics
West of
Scotland
Gynaecological
Cancer MDT
(8.30-11am)
Gynae
Theatre
Physics/Simulator
Clyde (site
to be
determined)
BWOSCC
Ward
Round/Admin
PM
Admin/Wards
1 DCC
session
1 DCC
Session
BWOSCC
BWOSCC
BWOSCC
Neuroendocrine
Clinic (with Dr
NS Reed)
Ward
Round/Clinical
Admin
Clinical Trials
Out Patient
Clinic (Gyn
Patients)
1 DCC
session
1 DCC
session
1 DCC
session
SPA
Lung
Cancer Out
Patient
Clinic
1 DCC
session
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
david.dunlop@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
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
1.
1.1
Attainments
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.
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1.3
MRCP or equivalent
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1.4
FRCR or equivalent.
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2.
2.1
Experience/Training
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
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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
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3.
3.1
Special Aptitudes & Abilities
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.
4.1
Disposition
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
Desirable
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5.
5.1
5.2
Special Factors
Current driving licence
Flexibility in working hours
(within constraints of the Consultant Contract)
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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.
TYPE OF CONTRACT
Permanent
GRADE AND SALARY
Consultant
£ 74,504 £ 100,446 per annum (pro rata)
New Entrants to the NHS will normally commence on the minimum point of the
salary scale, (dependent on qualifications and experience). Salary is paid
monthly by Bank Credit Transfer.
HOURS OF DUTY
Full Time 40.00
SUPERANNUATION
You have the option to join the NHS Superannuation Scheme, to participate in
the State Earnings Related Pension Scheme or to take out a Personal
Pension. Employee’s contributions to the NHS Scheme are Tiered based on
your earnings and the employers contribution equates to 13.5 % of salary.
Employees in the NHS Scheme are “Contracted-out” of the State Earnings
Related Pension Scheme and pay a lower rate of National Insurance
contributions. Employees who choose to participate in the State Earnings
Related Pension Scheme pay the higher rate of National Insurance
contribution. A Stakeholder Pension is also available. A Personal Pension is a
private arrangement agreed with the pension provider that will be an
organisation such as a Bank, Building Society or Insurance Company.
REMOVAL EXPENSES
Assistance with removal and associated expenses may be given and would be
discussed and agreed prior to appointment.
EXPENSES OF
CANDIDATES FOR
APPOINTMENT
Candidates who are requested to attend an interview will be given assistance
with appropriate travelling expenses. Re-imbursement shall not normally be
made to employees who withdraw their application or refuse an offer of
appointment.
TOBACCO POLICY
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde operate a No Smoking Policy in all premises
and grounds.
DISCLOSURE SCOTLAND
CONFIRMATION OF
ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN
THE UK
This post is considered to be in the category of “Regulated Work” and
therefore requires a Disclosure Scotland Protection of Vulnerable Groups
Scheme (PVG) Membership which currently costs £59.00. The cost of the
PVG Membership will be initially paid by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and
will required to be repaid through a payroll deduction mandate from the
successful candidate’s first salary.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) has a legal obligation to
ensure that it’s employees, both EEA and non EEA nationals, are legally
entitled to work in the United Kingdom. Before any person can commence
employment within NHS GGC they will need to provide documentation to
prove that they are eligible to work in the UK. Non EEA nationals will be
required to show evidence that either Entry Clearance or Leave to Remain in
the UK has been granted for the work which they are applying to do. Where
an individual is subject to immigration control under not circumstances will they
be allowed to commence until the right to work in the UK has been verified.
ALL applicants regardless of nationality must complete and return the
Confirmation of Eligibility to Work in the UK Statement with their completed
application form. You will be required provide appropriate documentation prior
to any appointment being made.
REHABILITATION OF
OFFENDERS ACT 1974
The rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974 allows people who have been
convicted of certain criminal offences to regard their convictions as “spent”
after the lapse of a period of years. However, due to the nature of work for
which you are applying this post is exempt from the provisions of Section 4 of
the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 by virtue of the Rehabilitation of
Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Orders 1975 and 1986). Therefore, applicants
are required to disclose information about convictions which for other purposes
are “spent” under the provision of the act in the event of employment, failure to
disclose such convictions could result in dismissal or disciplinary action by
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. Any information given will be completely
confidential.
DISABLED APPLICANTS
A disability or health problems does not preclude full consideration for the job
and applications from people with disabilities are welcome. All information will
be treated as confidential. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde guarantees to
interview all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the
post. You will note on our application form that we ask for relevant information
with regard to your disability. This is simply to ensure that we can assist you,
if you are called for interview, to have every opportunity to present your
application in full. We may call you to discuss your needs in more detail if you
are selected for interview.
GENERAL
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde operates flexible staffing arrangements
whereby all appointments are to a grade within a department. The duties of an
officer may be varied from an initial set of duties to any other set, which are
commensurate with the grade of the officer. The enhanced experience
resulting from this is considered to be in the best interest of both NHS Greater
Glasgow and Clyde and the individual.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
The postholder will undertake their duties in strict accordance with NHS
Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s Equal Opportunities Policy.
NOTICE
The employment is subject to three months’ notice on either side, subject to
appeal against dismissal.
MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE
In terms of NHS Circular 1989 (PCS) 32 dealing with Medical Negligence the
Health Board does not require you to subscribe to a Medical Defence
Organisation.
Health Board indemnity will cover only Health Board
responsibilities. It may, however, be in your interest to subscribe to a defence
organisation in order to ensure you are covered for any work, which does not
fall within the scope of the indemnity scheme.
FURTHER INFORMATION
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www.show.scot.nhs.uk
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Applicants wishing further information about the post are invited to contact The Clinical
Director, Dr David Dunlop +44 (0)141 301 7076, e-mail david.dunlop@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
with whom visiting arrangements can also be made.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for these posts please include your CV and names and addresses of 3 Referees, along
with the following documents; (click on the hyperlinks to open)
Medical and Dental Application and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form
Declaration Form Regarding Fitness to Practice
Immigration Questionnaire
Alternatively please visit www.nhsggc.org.uk/medicaljobs and click on the “How to Apply” tab to
access application for and CV submission information.
RETURN OF APPLICATIONS
Please return your application by email to nhsggcrecruitment@nhs.net or to the recruitment
address below;
Medical and Dental Recruitment Team
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Recruitment Services
5th Floor, Tara House
46 Bath Street
Glasgow
G2 1HJ
CLOSING DATE
The closing Date will be 28 September 2012.