Clinical Oncology ST3 Level Self-Assessment Questions Scoring Framework Guidance

Clinical Oncology ST3 Level Self-Assessment Questions Scoring Framework Guidance Contents Questions guidance... 4 Applicant guidance for completing section 1 - Additional Undergraduate Degrees & Qualifications... 4 Applicant guidance for completing section 2 - Postgraduate Degrees & Qualifications (non-teaching)... 5 Applicant guidance for completing section 3 - Additional Achievements... 6 Applicant guidance for completing section 4 - Presentations (oral or poster)... 7 Applicant guidance for completing section 5 - Publications... 9 Applicant guidance for completing section 6 - MRCP Part II... 12 Applicant guidance for completing section 7 - additional, formal, Postgraduate teaching qualification or diploma by a recognised body... 14 Applicant guidance for completing section 8 - Clinical Audit... 15 Glossary of terms... 16 Developing people for health and healthcare Page 1 of 16 http://oncologyrecruitment.nhs.uk

Clinical Oncology ST3 Level Self-Assessment Questions Scoring Framework Guidance a) Introduction The scoring framework relates to the Clinical Oncology ST3 Person Specification for 2013 recruitment. The self-assessment tool is used to differentiate between applicants with tied scores at interview and may also be used with the free text responses on the application form to shortlist applicants subject to interview capacity. b) Interview capacity R1 2014 Round 1: 156 applicants over two days (i.e. 78 applicants per day) All applicants are strongly advised to refer to the following guidance for completion of the application form, with specific reference to the self-assessment questions. Applicants are also encouraged to approach local careers advisors, TPDs and/or Educational Supervisors to discuss completion of the application form, in line with the guidance outlined below. c) Responses and scores allocated Each question allocates a score based on applicant response and, although the individual scores are not revealed for each question, the scoring range is published below and the options for selection are ordered from the highest to the lowest scoring. We would urge applicants to check the guidance for each section and answer as honestly and accurately as possible. Interviewers will check responses against your portfolio. Any inaccuracies that lead to unfair advantage will be taken seriously and could be seen as deception or dishonesty. Misleading or incorrect answers will lead to concerns about probity and may be reported to the GMC for Fitness to Practise referral. Such inaccuracies may result in applicants being rejected. The maximum achievable score is: 30 Where self-assessment scores for candidates are tied, four areas of free text response on the application form have been identified to distinguish between applicants: the cumulative score of Commitment to specialty, Communication and interpersonal skills, Describing a difficult situation, and Leadership role will be used to rank applicants with tied marks. If there is also a tied cumulative score, these areas will be weighted in the same sequence. Once submitted via the online portal, applications cannot be altered: applicants are urged to complete the form accurately and review a printed copy prior to submission because no changes are permitted once application forms are submitted. There is no exception to this rule. Page 2 of 16

d) Presentations clarification Presentations listed in the online application form must have been delivered by the candidate and taken place by the date of the interview. Planned presentations that will occur after the interview date do not count. At application, the candidate must upload evidence of completion of the presentation or proof of date of the presentation, e.g. a letter from the conference organiser confirming date of presentation. Evidence that the presentation has been delivered must be provided in the applicant s portfolio provided for the interview. See Applicant guidance for completing section 4 for evidence required. e) Publications Publications must be a paper in a peer-reviewed scientific journal as a first/non-first author and must have been submitted and formally accepted for publication (without any amendments) by the time of application. At application the Pubmed, Medline or EMBASE citation reference should be provided or if this is not available a letter from the publisher confirming date of publication will be required as evidence. See Applicant guidance for completing section 5 for more detailed guidance. f) Oncology Related The term Oncology Related means work or qualifications that are relevant to oncological practice or the sciences that underpin this practice. Page 3 of 16

Questions guidance Applicants must enter a response to each of the questions outlined below. Where sections do not apply, applicants should select the final option for that section. Applicant guidance for completing section 1 - Additional Undergraduate Degrees & Qualifications Additional undergraduate degrees & qualifications other than those awarded as part of a primary medical/surgical degree are entered into this section and should include degrees awarded by examination/dissertation only. Post graduate degrees should not be entered here as they can be entered later in the application form. The options are as follows: Ref 1. Additional Undergraduate Degrees & Qualifications other than the primary medical/surgical degree Score range 0-2 1.1. Evidence of additional undergraduate honours degree obtained with resultant PubMed, Medline, EMBASE cited publications or presentations at national level 1.2. Evidence of additional undergraduate honours degree obtained without resultant PubMed, Medline, EMBASE cited publication / presentation at national level 1.3. Evidence of no additional undergraduate degree or qualification 1.1. Applicants should select this option if they have additional undergraduate degrees & qualifications other than those awarded as a primary medical/surgical degree with resultant PubMed, Medline, EMBASE cited publications or presentations at national level (see Glossary of terms below for the definition of national presentations). Applicants must enter the PubMed, Medline or EMBASE reference or link to published article in the relevant field in the online application form. 1.2. Applicants should select this option if they have additional undergraduate degrees & qualifications other than medicine but do NOT have resultant PubMed, Medline, EMBASE cited publications or presentations at a national level (see Glossary of terms below for the definition of national presentations). For example, if an applicant has completed a local presentation only during their additional undergraduate degree, then this option should be selected. Page 4 of 16

Applicant guidance for completing section 2 - Postgraduate Degrees & Qualifications (non-teaching) All of the Postgraduate degrees and qualifications listed should already have been awarded at time of application. A date should be provided if the award will take place after application submission but by time of interview and evidence will be required on the interview day. Failure to provide such evidence may lead to a score of 0 being awarded to the portfolio station at interview and/or probity investigation. The options are as follows: Ref 2. Postgraduate Degrees & Qualifications (non-teaching) Score range 0-5 2.1. Evidence of awarded PhD or DPhil (Doctor of Philosophy), oncology-related field 2.2. Evidence of awarded PhD or DPhil (Doctor of Philosophy), non-oncologyrelated field 2.3. Evidence of awarded MD Doctor of Medicine which is original researchbased, in oncology-related field and undertaken over a minimum of 2 years full-time 2.4. Evidence of awarded MD Doctor of Medicine which is original researchbased, non-oncology-related field and undertaken over a minimum of 2 years full-time 2.5. Evidence of awarded MBA 2.6. Evidence of awarded MPhil Master of Philosophy 2.7. Evidence of awarded MSc 2.8. Evidence of awarded other postgraduate diploma or certificate (Excludes Oxbridge MA degrees and teaching qualifications) 2.9. Evidence of awarded MD linked to primary medical qualification 2.10. No postgraduate degrees and qualifications Oncology-related field refers to postgraduate degrees or qualifications that are relevant to oncological practice or the sciences that underpin this practice. 2.3 For applicants to select this option they must have undertaken a period of research with a resultant dissertation. Candidates should NOT select this option if their MD was part of his or her primary medical qualification. 2.4 For applicants to select this option they must have undertaken a period of research with a resultant dissertation. Candidates should NOT select this option if there MD was part of his or her primary medical qualification. 2.8 Applicants should select this option if they have Evidence of awarded other postgraduate diploma or certificate. This excludes Oxbridge MA and other awards that are similarly awarded for a small fee. Teaching qualifications are excluded because they may be entered later in the application form. Page 5 of 16

Applicant guidance for completing section 3 - Additional Achievements The options are as follows: Ref 3. Additional Achievements Score range 0-2 3.1. Received national or international prize or award 3.2. Received undergraduate academic achievement (e.g. prize, distinction, merit etc.) 3.3. Received scholarship or bursary or equivalent 3.4. Received no additional undergraduate achievements 3.1. Received national or international prize or award National prize or award refers to when an applicant has received an academic prize that resulted from a competitive process and is of national recognition. International prize or award refers to when an applicant has received an academic prize that resulted from a competitive process and is of international recognition 3.2. Received undergraduate academic achievement (e.g. prize, distinction, merit etc.) Applicants may only claim this if they were in the top 20% of marks for the part of the course and can provide evidence of this in their portfolio. 3.3. Applicants who have received a scholarship or bursary or equivalent that related to their undergraduate or graduate academic work and resulted from a competitive process should select this option. Evidence of this should be included in your portfolio for review at interview, e.g. confirmation letter. Page 6 of 16

Applicant guidance for completing section 4 - Presentations (oral or poster) The options are as follows: Ref 4. Presentations (oral or poster) Score range 0-4 4.1. I have presented on an oncology-related topic at a meeting of a national or international medical body and have uploaded evidence 4.2. I have presented on an oncology-related topic at a regional meeting and have uploaded evidence 4.3. I have presented on a non-oncology-related topic at a meeting of a national or international medical body and have uploaded evidence 4.4. I have presented on an oncology-related topic at a local meeting on one or more occasions and have uploaded evidence 4.5. I have presented on a non-oncology-related topic at a regional meeting and have uploaded evidence 4.6. I have presented on a non-oncology-related topic at a local meeting on one or more occasions and have uploaded evidence 4.7. I have made no presentations nor shown any posters Evidence required for presentations: presentations listed in the online application form must have taken place by the time of the interview. Prospective presentations that will take place after the date of the interview must not be included. A copy of the presentation should be provided at interview in addition to evidence of delivery of the presentation, e.g. a copy of the conference programme with your name listed or a letter/email from the conference organisers confirming your schedule and topic. Evidence required at application stage for prospective presentations that will be delivered after application submission, but before the interview date: booked dates cannot be taken as proof of presentation delivery. However, if the presentation is due to take place between the time of application submission and the date of interview and proof of date of can be provided at time of application, applicants may include this option in their application and should choose the applicable response. A letter from the conference organiser confirming date of presentation will be evidence required at application. Evidence of delivery will be required by time of interview e.g. a copy of the conference programme with your name listed or a letter/email from the conference organisers confirming your schedule and topic. Copies of presentations or posters should be included in the applicants Portfolio at the time of interview. Please note - applicants must not include any audit presentations here - use the specific 'clinical audit' in Section 8. Page 7 of 16

4.1. Applicants should select this option if they have personally delivered a presentation or a poster on an oncology-related topic at a meeting of a national or international medical body and have uploaded evidence. See Glossary of terms for clarification of the term international or national. 4.2. Applicants should select this option if they have personally delivered a presentation or a poster on an oncology-related topic at a regional meeting and have uploaded evidence. Regional refers to presentations confined to, for example, the county, deanery, health authority, or a recognised cluster of hospitals, extending beyond a city. 4.3. Applicants should select this option if they have personally delivered a presentation or a poster on a non-oncology-related topic at a meeting of a national or international medical body and have uploaded evidence. See Glossary of terms for clarification of the term international or national. 4.4. Applicants should select this option if they have personally delivered a presentation or a poster on an oncology-related topic at a local meeting and have uploaded evidence Local presentations are those delivered as part of an institutional process, e.g. at a local trust/ hospital where you have been working, or at an educational institution setting. 4.5. Applicants should select this option if they have personally delivered a presentation or a poster on a non-oncology-related topic at a regional meeting and have uploaded evidence. See 4.2 above or Glossary of terms for clarification on the term regional. 4.6. Applicants should select this option if they have personally delivered a presentation or a poster on a non-oncology-related topic at a local meeting. See 4.4 above or Glossary of terms for clarification on the term local. Page 8 of 16

Applicant guidance for completing section 5 - Publications The options are as follows: Ref 5. Publications Score range 0-4 5.1. I am a published first author in one or more peer-reviewed publications on an oncology-related topic and have entered the relevant PubMed code (PMID) or hyperlink 5.2. I have been accepted as first author in one or more peer-reviewed publications on an oncology-related topic and have uploaded evidence 5.3. I am a published co-author in one or more peer-reviewed publications on an oncology-related topic and have entered the relevant PubMed code (PMID) or hyperlink 5.4. I have been accepted as co-author in one or more peer-reviewed publications on an oncology-related topic and have uploaded evidence 5.5. I am a published first author in one or more peer-reviewed publications on a non-oncology-related topic and have entered the relevant PubMed code (PMID) or hyperlink 5.6. I have been accepted as first author in one or more peer-reviewed publications on a non-oncology-related topic and have uploaded evidence 5.7. I am a published first author of one or more articles on an oncology-related topic in a non-peer reviewed publication and have uploaded evidence 5.8. I have been accepted as a first author of one or more articles on an oncologyrelated topic in a non-peer reviewed publication and have uploaded evidence 5.9. I am a published co-author in one or more peer-reviewed publications on a non-oncology-related topic and have entered the relevant PubMed code (PMID) or hyperlink 5.10. I have been accepted as co-author in one or more peer-reviewed publications on a non-oncology-related topic and have uploaded evidence 5.11. I have published one or more articles on a non-oncology-related topic in a non-peer reviewed publication and have uploaded evidence 5.12. I have been accepted as author of one or more articles on a non-oncologyrelated topic in a non-peer reviewed publication and have uploaded evidence 5.13. I have no publications Important note regarding evidence required: Each peer-reviewed publication mentioned in this section must have been submitted and accepted for publication without amendment, with the PubMed link or alternative included in the correlating field (e.g. PMID: 23759151, or a hyperlink to the publication in the white space section available below the drop-down boxes on page 8 of the application form) in order to demonstrate that it is both peer-reviewed and relevant to medicine. Cochrane reviews can be regarded as equivalent. Published medical books and non-peer reviewed articles which do not require PubMed citations are an exception to this rule, but evidence of publication is required in the trainee s portfolio at the time of interview. Publications submitted and accepted for publication, i.e. in-press : Scores may be awarded for articles / publications which have been completely accepted (i.e. without amendments), and are 'in press' e.g. awaiting publication. Evidence such as a letter or Page 9 of 16

email from the publisher confirming date of publication will be evidence required at application. The only publications that can be selected in this section must have confirmation of publication otherwise this could be considered as a probity issue. 5.1. Applicants should select this option if they are the first author on a published peer reviewed paper oncology-related. Evidence of publication must be provided (e.g. PMID: 23759151, or a hyperlink to the publication). 5.2. Applicants should select this option if they are first author on a peer reviewed paper which has been completely accepted for publication (see above) of an oncology-related publication. Evidence of submission and acceptance must be provided as noted above for in-press publications. 5.3. Applicants should select this option if they are one of the listed authors on a peer-reviewed publication on an oncology-related topic. Evidence of publication must be provided (e.g. PMID: 23759151, or a hyperlink to the publication). 5.4. Applicants should select this option if they are one of the listed authors for a peer-reviewed publication on an oncology-related topic which has been completely accepted for publication (see above). Evidence of submission and acceptance must be provided as noted above for in-press publications. 5.5. Applicants should select this option if they are the first author on a published peer reviewed paper on a non-oncology-related topic. Evidence of publication must be provided (e.g. PMID: 23759151, or a hyperlink to the publication). 5.6. Applicants should select this option if they are first author of a peer reviewed paper which has been completely accepted for publication (see above) on a nononcology-related topic. Evidence of submission and acceptance must be provided as noted above for in-press publications. 5.7. Applicants should select this option if they are a published first author on an oncology-related topic in a non-peer reviewed publication. Evidence must be provided via a hyperlink to the article. 5.8. Applicants should select this option if they are first author of a non-peer reviewed publication that has been accepted for publication (see above) on an non oncology-related topic. Evidence of submission and acceptance must be provided as noted above for in-press publications. 5.9. Applicants should select this option if they are a published co-author (i.e. listed as an author) of a peer-reviewed publication on a non-oncology-related topic. Evidence of publication must be provided (e.g. PMID: 23759151, or a hyperlink to the publication). 5.10. Applicants should select this option if they have been accepted as co-author (i.e. listed as an author) of a peer-reviewed publication on a non-oncology-related topic please provide evidence of unconditional evidence of acceptance for publication as noted above for in-press publications. Page 10 of 16

5.11. Applicants should select this option if they have published as first author one or more articles on a non-oncology-related topic in a non-peer reviewed publication. Evidence must be provided via a hyperlink to the article. 5.12. Applicants should select this option if they have been accepted as first author of one or more articles on a non-oncology-related topic in a non-peer reviewed publication. Evidence of submission and acceptance must be provided as noted above for in-press publications. Page 11 of 16

Applicant guidance for completing section 6 - MRCP Part II The options are as follows: Ref 6. MRCP Part II Score range 0-5 6.1. I have completed both parts of Part Two MRCP (UK) or equivalent 6.2. I have completed one part of Part Two MRCP (UK) or equivalent 6.3. Neither The GMC has ruled that completion of MRCP(UK) is one of essential for completion of CMT and hence it is necessary for applicants to have obtained a minimum of MRCP(UK) Part 1 by time of application to ST3 i.e. by the time they submit an application for ST3. Applicants must have gained - sat and passed - the remaining two parts of the MRCP(UK) examination (Part 2 written and PACES examinations) by the dates set out in the person specification. Equivalent MRCP (UK) Qualifications: A candidate may not have the full MRCP (UK) diploma but their application may progress if they have an acceptable equivalent qualification. The conference of postgraduate medical deaneries (COPMeD) produced some revised guidance on how the equivalence to MRCP(UK) of alternative postgraduate medical examinations will be judged - as follows: 'The only examinations that should be treated as equivalent to MRCP(UK) for ST3 recruitment purposes are: MHKCP (Hong Kong)* MMed Singapore* European (EEA) CCT in general internal medicine can also be considered equivalent. *The Hong Kong and Singapore colleges require full MRCP(UK). MRCP Ireland From 2014, the chief difference from how guidelines on how qualifications entry criteria were applied in previous rounds is that the MRCP (Ireland) examination will no longer be an accepted substitute for the MRCP(UK) for ST3 recruitment purposes. However, candidates whose training to date has been undertaken under the Irish physician training system may still be eligible to apply using MRCPI as their qualifying examination, under the EEA eligibility rule. Other equivalent qualifications: No evidence [is available] to enable [deanery recruiters] to consider any other examinations to be equivalent, and MRCP(UK) is an international examination that is open to all. 6.1. Both parts of Part Two: Applicants should select this option if they have completed both parts of the MRCP (UK) part two or equivalent (see person specification for equivalence), i.e. the full diploma at time of application. Page 12 of 16

6.2. One part of Part Two: Applicants should select this option if they have completed one part of the MRCP (UK) part two or equivalent (see person specification for equivalence), i.e. either MRCP Part 2 written of PACES attained at time of application. You will be required to provide evidence at interview that you are booked to sit the remaining elements of Part 2 MRCP by the time set out on the person specification. 6.3. Neither: Applicants should select this option if they have either completed no parts of MRCP(UK) or equivalent, or only completed part one of the MRCP (UK) or equivalent at time of application. Refer to the Person Specification regarding essential qualifications criteria for eligibility to apply. You will be required to provide evidence at interview that you are booked to sit the remaining elements of Part 2 MRCP by the time set out on the person specification. Page 13 of 16

Applicant guidance for completing section 7 - additional, formal, Postgraduate teaching qualification or diploma by a recognised body This section is intended to credit applicants with a strong teaching background. The options are as follows: Ref 7. I have been awarded an additional, formal, Postgraduate teaching qualification or diploma by a recognised body Score range 0-4 7.1. Yes 7.2. No 7.1. Yes: applicants should only select this option if they have an additional formal postgraduate teaching qualification or diploma by a recognised body, or as part of a teaching degree (e.g. PGCE) 7.2. No: applicants should select this option if they have no formal teaching qualification or if they have completed a teaching module (e.g. as part of an existing degree, a teaching the teachers course or undertaken educational supervision of a TIPS course) but do NOT have an additional formal postgraduate teaching qualification or diploma by a recognised body. Page 14 of 16

Applicant guidance for completing section 8 - Clinical Audit This section is intended to credit applicants who have undertaken and completed clinical audits. Contribution of data alone is not acceptable. The options are as follows: Ref 8. Clinical Audit Score range 0-4 8.1. I have led and completed an audit project which has been presented at a national or international meeting 8.2. I have led and completed an audit project throughout the audit cycle (including closing the loop and re-audit) on an oncology-related topic 8.3. I have led and completed an audit project on an oncology-related topic 8.4. I have led and completed an audit project and closed the audit cycle (including re-audit) in a non-oncology-related topic 8.5. I have completed an on-going audit project on an oncology-related topic 8.6. I have led and completed an audit project in a non-oncology-related topic 8.7. I have completed an on-going audit project in a non-oncology-related topic 8.8. None of these options 8.1. Applicants should select this option if have led and completed an audit project which has been presented at a national or international meeting. 8.2. Applicants should select this option if they have led and completed an audit project throughout the audit cycle (including closing the loop and re-audit) on an oncology-related topic, i.e. undertaking the initial audit and re audit 8.3. Applicants should select this option if they have led and completed an audit project on an oncology-related topic but have not closed the audit cycle 8.4. Applicants should select this option if they have led and completed an audit project and closed the audit cycle (including re-audit) in a non-oncology-related topic, i.e. undertaking the initial audit and re audit 8.5. Applicants should select this option if they have completed an on-going audit project on an oncology-related topic 8.6. Applicants should select this option if they have led and completed an audit project in a non-oncology-related topic 8.7. Applicants should select this option if they have completed an on-going audit project in a non-oncology-related topic Applicants will be expected to provide evidence of their audits and presentations (e.g. presentation and programme of the meeting where the audit was presented) in their Portfolios at the time of interview. Page 15 of 16

Glossary of terms 1. International Level Presentations For a presentation to qualify as international it needs to have been delivered in a country other than your country of residence/education at time of delivery or a recognised international meeting that rotates to different countries, e.g. ESTRO, SIOP. 2. National Level Presentations Presentations delivered on a national level refer to when an applicant has delivered a presentation in the country where their undergraduate education took place, or at their time of residence, e.g. if an applicant delivered a presentation in Sweden whilst undertaking their undergraduate education in Sweden, this cannot be classified as International just because it is outside of the UK: it would be national. 2.1. United Kingdom UK comprises the four nations, therefore presentations within these countries by someone who is residing in the UK is considered national, regardless of the country of residence, e.g. if the presentation is delivered in Wales by an applicant based in Northern Ireland, this is classified as national. 3. Regional Regional refers to presentations confined to, for example, the county, deanery, health authority, or a recognised cluster of hospitals, extending beyond a city. 4. Local Level Presentations Local level presentations are those delivered as part of an institutional process, e.g. at a local trust/ hospital where you have been working, or at an educational institution setting. 28/02/2014 11:09 Page 16 of 16