Consultant Medical Oncologist

Responsibilities:
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to accurately assess patient needs and develop a treatment plan that meets those needs
• Participate as a key member of the patient care team to formulate treatment plans and monitor patient progress
• Utilize and promote approved standards of care, procedures, methods, techniques, safety precautions, and study protocols
• Participate in the development, review, and evaluation of standard operating procedures and study-specific procedures
• Mentor junior doctors and medical students, perform auditing and research, and attend conferences and committee meetings as necessary
• Order several diagnostic tests, which includes biopsy, imaging procedures, and blood tests, to confirm a specific diagnosis
• Provide patients with detailed information regarding cancer, the prognosis of the disease, and possible interventions or treatment options they may choose to undergo
• Develop appropriate treatment plans, complete with measurable goals, that provides the highest level of care while considering and respecting patient preference
• Maintain patients’ quality of life by managing cancer-related pain and other symptoms and side effects of treatment
• Reassess progress of the disease as treatment progresses and pursue alternative therapies as needed, as well as palliative care when appropriate
• Participate in training sessions and correspondence for respective study protocols and clinical trials, ensuring confidentiality is maintained