Locum General Practitioner interest in Breast Cancer

Overview

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking an experienced General Practitioner with a Specialist Interest (GPwSI) to join an innovative, menopause and endocrine toxicity focused breast cancer survivorship service. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of personalised follow-up care for people living with and beyond breast cancer. The post holder will work in close collaboration with a Specialist Nurse, breast oncology consultants, Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNSs) and the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care for patients experiencing endocrine therapy side effects and treatment-induced menopause.

To develop and deliver a comprehensive specialist survivorship service for patients receiving adjuvant endocrine therapy for early breast cancer, with a focus on the assessment and management of treatment-related toxicities and menopause-related symptoms. The role aims to improve quality of life, support treatment adherence and strengthen integration between oncology services, primary care and community services.

• Deliver GP-led and joint GP/nurse-led clinics focused on endocrine therapy toxicity and menopause-related symptoms for people affected by breast cancer.
• Undertake comprehensive clinical assessment, investigation, diagnosis and management of endocrine therapy side effects and treatment-induced menopause within agreed protocols.
• Prescribe and deprescribe treatments as appropriate, including non-hormonal and supportive therapies, in line with local and national guidance.
• Provide holistic, person-centred care addressing physical, psychological and quality-of-life concerns.
• Identify, manage and escalate complex or atypical cases in collaboration with oncology consultants and the wider MDT.
• Contribute to MDT discussions and shared decision-making regarding ongoing cancer treatment, follow-up and survivorship care.

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

To develop and deliver a comprehensive specialist survivorship service for patients receiving adjuvant endocrine therapy for early breast cancer, with a focus on the assessment and management of treatment-related toxicities and menopause-related symptoms. The role aims to improve quality of life, support treatment adherence and strengthen integration between oncology services, primary care and community services.

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