Job summary
The Christie NHS Foundation Trust is an international leader in cancer research and development and is the largest single site cancer treatment centre of its kind in Europe.
This a 12 month fixed term contract post covering maternity leave. This post is for 10 Programmed Activities (PAs) per week to work within the Clinical Oncology Lung Disease Group.
The outpatient clinics will be held at The Christie main site along with Royal Oldham Hospital (Northern Care Alliance) and North Manchester General hospital (Manchester Foundation Trust).
Main duties of the job
The appointee will be expected to develop a significant interest in Lung oncology delivering radiotherapy including SABR, and systemic therapy.
The post holder will be actively involved in delivering all aspects of radiotherapy including SABR. The post is also likely to deliver systemic therapy for NSCLC. The well supported team structure and ethos facilitates cross-cover of clinical work. Training/mentorship can be provided if required.
There is currently collaborative working within both the lung medical and clinical oncology research teams which the successful applicant will be expected to participate in.
There are opportunities for involvement in technical radiotherapy including SABR, protons and MR Linac. The team has a strong commitment to research and trial activity in which the appointee would be expected to be involved.
The post holder is expected to take on leadership, training and management roles (for example metastatic cord compression clinical lead).
This post includes 1 PA commitment to lung protons.
The post holder is expected to help contribute to the development of a rapid palliative radiotherapy service in conjunction with an advanced practitioner.
About us
The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country. We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.
Job description
Job responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The appointee will be expected to develop a significant interest in Lung oncology delivering radiotherapy including SABR, and systemic therapy.
The post holder will be one of 9 Clinical Oncology consultants specialising in lung cancer and will be an active member of the MDT.
The post holder will be actively involved in delivering all aspects of radiotherapy including SABR. The post is also likely to deliver systemic therapy for NSCLC. The well supported team structure and ethos facilitates cross-cover of clinical work. Training/mentorship can be provided if required.
There is currently collaborative working within both the lung medical and clinical oncology research teams which the successful applicant will be expected to participate in.
There are opportunities for involvement in technical radiotherapy including SABR, protons and MR Linac. The team has a strong commitment to research and trial activity in which the appointee would be expected to be involved.
The post holder is expected to take on leadership, training and management roles (for example metastatic cord compression clinical lead).
This post has a 1 PA commitment to lung protons.
The post holder is expected to help contribute to the development of a rapid palliative radiotherapy service in conjunction with an advanced practitioner.
The expectation is that new patient numbers will be up to 280 per year.
The appointee will have office accommodation and access to secretarial support.
Continuing Professional Development The Trust supports the requirements for continuing professional development (CPD) as laid down by the GMC and surgical colleges and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities. The Christie Hospital offers a mentoring scheme for all new consultants on appointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The appointee will be expected to develop a significant interest in Lung oncology delivering radiotherapy including SABR, and systemic therapy.
The post holder will be one of 9 Clinical Oncology consultants specialising in lung cancer and will be an active member of the MDT.
The post holder will be actively involved in delivering all aspects of radiotherapy including SABR. The post is also likely to deliver systemic therapy for NSCLC. The well supported team structure and ethos facilitates cross-cover of clinical work. Training/mentorship can be provided if required.
There is currently collaborative working within both the lung medical and clinical oncology research teams which the successful applicant will be expected to participate in.
There are opportunities for involvement in technical radiotherapy including SABR, protons and MR Linac. The team has a strong commitment to research and trial activity in which the appointee would be expected to be involved.
The post holder is expected to take on leadership, training and management roles (for example metastatic cord compression clinical lead).
This post has a 1 PA commitment to lung protons.
The post holder is expected to help contribute to the development of a rapid palliative radiotherapy service in conjunction with an advanced practitioner.
The expectation is that new patient numbers will be up to 280 per year.
The appointee will have office accommodation and access to secretarial support.
Continuing Professional Development The Trust supports the requirements for continuing professional development (CPD) as laid down by the GMC and surgical colleges and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities. The Christie Hospital offers a mentoring scheme for all new consultants on appointment.
Person Specification
1.ATTAINMENTS Educational
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent qualification
- Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview)
- Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration
- Evidence of productive ethical research relevant to oncology
Desirable
- Recent publications in peer-reviewed journals
2.TRAINING
Essential
- Wide experience of Oncology including Lung Cancer
Desirable
- An appropriate higher degree
3.EXPERIENCE Job Specific
Essential
- Appropriate experience across all disease groups in Clinical Oncology
- Experience in teaching undergraduates
- Experience of clinical audit
Desirable
- Research experience
- Relevant experience
4.TEACHING
Essential
- Evidence of contribution to teaching
Desirable
- Teaching experience /training
Person Specification
1.ATTAINMENTS Educational
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent qualification
- Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview)
- Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration
- Evidence of productive ethical research relevant to oncology
Desirable
- Recent publications in peer-reviewed journals
2.TRAINING
Essential
- Wide experience of Oncology including Lung Cancer
Desirable
- An appropriate higher degree
3.EXPERIENCE Job Specific
Essential
- Appropriate experience across all disease groups in Clinical Oncology
- Experience in teaching undergraduates
- Experience of clinical audit
Desirable
- Research experience
- Relevant experience
4.TEACHING
Essential
- Evidence of contribution to teaching
Desirable
- Teaching experience /training
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
