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Job Summary
The Consultant Oncologist plays a central role in diagnosing, treating, and managing cancer patients, offering expert care across all stages of the disease. This includes formulating personalized treatment plans that may involve chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiotherapy, and emerging targeted therapies. The role also involves providing both curative and palliative care, ensuring holistic and patient-centered treatment.
The Consultant will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care from diagnosis through to long-term follow-up, survivorship, or end-of-life care. Additionally, the Consultant Oncologist will contribute to the advancement of oncology practice through involvement in clinical trials, research, and the integration of new evidence into clinical practice.
A key aspect of this role is leadership: the Consultant Oncologist will mentor junior staff, guide the oncology team in evidence-based decision-making, and collaborate in the development of innovative strategies to improve oncology services at AMCE.
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Key Responsibilities
Clinical Leadership and Care Delivery
- Lead the oncology team, including junior doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals, in delivering multidisciplinary cancer care.
- Develop and implement evidence-based, patient-centered treatment plans for cancer patients.
- Manage a broad range of oncology treatments, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiation therapy, and palliative care.
- Oversee and lead clinical trials, research projects, and quality improvement initiatives aimed at advancing the field of oncology.
- Provide expert guidance and clinical decision-making in tumor boards and multidisciplinary meetings.
- Ensure that all clinical care delivered within the department aligns with the latest oncology guidelines and research.
Strategic Development and Innovation
- Collaborate with hospital leadership to develop strategies for expanding and enhancing oncology services, including the introduction of new therapies, technologies, and treatment protocols.
- Contribute to the strategic planning of oncology services, ensuring the adoption of innovative cancer care practices and technologies that improve patient outcomes.
- Actively participate in the development and implementation of new treatment protocols, care pathways, and patient safety initiatives
Governance and Compliance
- Ensure compliance with national and international cancer treatment guidelines, hospital policies, and best practice standards.
- Participate in quality assurance activities, including audits, clinical governance, and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Oversee departmental governance, including financial management and regulatory compliance where appropriate.
- Act as the accountable leader for the oncology department's adherence to governance standards, ensuring safe and high-quality care.
Education and Staff Development
- Supervise, mentor, and support junior doctors, oncology fellows, and nursing staff, promoting continuous professional development.
- Lead recruitment, training, and performance evaluations for oncology team members, ensuring that all team members are skilled, competent, and motivated.
- Foster a culture of excellence in the department through regular training, knowledge sharing, and performance feedback.
Research and Clinical Trials
- Lead, participate in, and oversee clinical trials and research studies that contribute to the advancement of oncology treatment and patient care.
- Integrate new research findings into clinical practice, ensuring that AMCE remains at the forefront of oncology care.
- Work closely with local and international collaborators, including KCH London colleagues, to conduct and promote research initiatives.
Collaboration and Communication
- Collaborate effectively with other departments, including surgery, radiology, pathology, and allied health professionals, to create and implement comprehensive, multidisciplinary treatment plans.
- Communicate clearly and compassionately with patients and families, providing information on diagnosis, treatment options, and prognosis.
- Maintain regular communication with hospital leadership and the Board of Directors, providing updates on departmental performance, developments, and challenges.
Strategic and Organizational Responsibilities
- Contribute to the overall strategic development of AMCE, working with senior management to identify new opportunities, challenges, and areas for improvement in oncology care.
- Participate in hospital-wide initiatives aimed at improving patient care, staff satisfaction, and operational efficiency.
- Represent the oncology department in committees and governance activities focused on cancer care and research.
Line Management and Team Leadership
- Provide leadership to junior medical staff, ensuring high standards of clinical practice and professional development.
- Oversee the recruitment, retention, and performance management of team members.
- Establish team goals, objectives, and operating procedures, ensuring alignment with AMCE’s strategic objectives.
Additional Responsibilities
- Manage outpatient and inpatient oncology services, coordinating care with other specialties to deliver comprehensive treatment plans.
- Provide expert advice and support to senior management on issues related to oncology service delivery, resources, and operational effectiveness.
- Ensure effective use of department resources, including budgets and equipment.
- Pursue continuous professional development, staying updated on the latest advancements in oncology.
Equality and Diversity
- Lead efforts to implement and promote equality and diversity strategies within the department.
- Ensure that policies, procedures, and systems are in place to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
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General
The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and well-being and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.
To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of AMCE together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.
To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients, staff and visitors.
To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.
This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.
All employees must hold an AMCE email account, which will be the AMCE's formal route for email communication. You are therefore required to check this regularly and to deal with such communication promptly.
Infection Control Statement
The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to make to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene requirements of this role. These requirements are set out in the AMCE Code of Practice on Infection Control and in local policies and procedures, which will be made clear during your induction and subsequent refresher training. These standards must be strictly complied with at all times.
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