Peninsula Medical School jobs

We have a fantastic opportunity to join our friendly department in the heart of beautiful Cornwall.

As the only Cancer Centre for the county of Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, the Sunrise Centre at RCHT provides a full range of cancer treatments for our patients as close to home as possible. We are early adopters of new treatments and have:

• large and active clinical trial portfolio, being second highest recruiters in the Peninsula and highest for commercial trial activity.
• We are regularly in the top 5 departments in the country for radiotherapy treatments per machine and treatment complexity.
• We are commissioned for SABR to Lung, bone, and nodal sites.
• We continue to be the highest scoring Trust in the South-West in the National Cancer Patient Experience Survey with our highly trained specialist nurses notably praised.
• With £135 million in new investments, t he Trust has opened a brand new Haematology-Oncology Inpatient Unit in Summer 2023.

To work alongside two consultants in Lower GI cancers to develop and strengthen treatment opportunities for these patients.
To work alongside a consultant colleague in HPB cancers to develop and strengthen treatment opportunities for these patients. This role provides supervisory oversight for the nurse and Oncology Specialty Doctor led NET service.
To take part, promote and develop our extensive and innovative clinical trials portfolio.
To take responsibility for the designated clinical workload including MDT meetings, out-patient clinics, radiotherapy treatment planning and in-patient care.
To develop and promote protocols relating to treatment options for patients
To participate in the on-call rota and develop leadership skills within the department.
To help provide teaching for junior staff and medical students in the department
To comply with all the clinical governance processes and procedures of the Trust
To maintain Continuing Professional Development accreditation as per Royal College of Radiologists or Royal College of Physicians guidelines
To participate in the Trust appraisal programme and GMC revalidation processes.
The Trust supports the requirements for Continuing Medical Education as laid down by the Royal College of Radiologists and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities.

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael’s Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.
The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.
The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.
We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.
Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.

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