Job summary
This post is for 10 Programmed Activities (PAs) per week to provide oncology management and treatment within the Genito-Urinary Disease Group. It is initially for a 6 month fixed term with a possibility of extending.
The Locum Clinical Oncologist appointed will work with the GU team to provide a comprehensive clinical service for GU patients. This includes patients in the outpatient, inpatient and ambulatory settings, delivering Radiotherapy and Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) whilst also providing Clinical Oncology input to the GU MDT.
The GU Disease Group led by Dr James Wylie consists of 9 (8WTE) Clinical Oncologists. These oncologists manage all GU cancers diagnosed within the Greater Manchester and Cheshire Cancer Network, with many oncologists delivering a peripheral service through MDTs and clinics. Systemic therapy is delivered centrally or given to patients at peripheral or outreach clinics according to agreed protocols. Radiotherapy is delivered at The Christie or at satellite units in Salford, Oldham and Macclesfield.
The group also has an active prostate brachytherapy service and the team also has a strong commitment to research and trial activity in which the appointee would be expected to be involved in.
All Disease Group consultants work as part of a multi-disciplinary team supporting the delivery of this work including Nurse Clinicians, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Clinical Fellows, Specialist Trainees, Pharmacists and Research Nurses.
Main duties of the job
The appointee will be based at The Christie and will provide input to the following areas of delivery:
- Outpatient clinics - Providing support with waiting times across Greater Manchester and Cheshire
- Radiotherapy and SACT Services
- Inpatient Services - primarily Wards 11, 12, 4 and the Oncology Assessment Unit
- Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings
- Team meetings
- Educational meetings
- Audit
The role will be responsible for:
- Management of patients with Prostate and Bladder cancer receiving standard therapy including treatment decisions and ongoing care.
- Participating in all relevant aspects of clinical governance, including maintaining up to date protocols, guidelines and clinical audit
- Contributing to current research projects and establish new opportunities to expand and develop research within the team.
- Revision and development of evidence-based protocols for patients and undertaking the administrative duties associated with the care of their patients.
- Maintaining a level of continuing professional development consistent with the recommendations of the Royal College of Radiologists
- Actively contributing to the training of junior doctors and other multi-disciplinary team members in both in-patient and outpatient departments.
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
The Locum Clinical Oncologist appointed will work with the GU team to provide a comprehensive clinical service for GU patients. This includes patients in the outpatient, inpatient and ambulatory settings, delivering Radiotherapy and Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) whilst also providing Clinical Oncology input to the GU MDT.
The GU Disease Group led by Dr James Wylie consists of 9 (8WTE) Clinical Oncologists. These oncologists manage all GU cancers diagnosed within the Greater Manchester and Cheshire Cancer Network, with many oncologists delivering a peripheral service through MDTs and clinics. Systemic therapy is delivered centrally or given to patients at peripheral or outreach clinics according to agreed protocols. Radiotherapy is delivered at The Christie or at satellite units in Salford, Oldham and Macclesfield.
The group also has an active prostate brachytherapy service and the team also has a strong commitment to research and trial activity in which the appointee would be expected to be involved in.
All Disease Group consultants work as part of a multi-disciplinary team supporting the delivery of this work including Nurse Clinicians, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Clinical Fellows, Specialist Trainees, Pharmacists and Research Nurses
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The appointee will be based at The Christie and will provide input to the following areas of delivery:
- Outpatient clinics - Providing support with waiting times across Greater Manchester and Cheshire
- Radiotherapy and SACT Services
- Inpatient Services - primarily Wards 11, 12, 4 and the Oncology Assessment Unit
- Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings
- Team meetings
- Educational meetings
- Audit
The role will be responsible for:
- Management of patients with Prostate and Bladder cancer receiving standard therapy including treatment decisions and ongoing care.
- Participating in all relevant aspects of clinical governance, including maintaining up to date protocols, guidelines and clinical audit
- Contributing to current research projects and establish new opportunities to expand and develop research within the team.
- Revision and development of evidence-based protocols for patients and undertaking the administrative duties associated with the care of their patients.
- Maintaining a level of continuing professional development consistent with the recommendations of the Royal College of Radiologists
- Actively contributing to the training of junior doctors and other multi-disciplinary team members in both in-patient and outpatient departments.
The appointee will have office accommodation and access to secretarial support.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Locum Clinical Oncologist appointed will work with the GU team to provide a comprehensive clinical service for GU patients. This includes patients in the outpatient, inpatient and ambulatory settings, delivering Radiotherapy and Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) whilst also providing Clinical Oncology input to the GU MDT.
The GU Disease Group led by Dr James Wylie consists of 9 (8WTE) Clinical Oncologists. These oncologists manage all GU cancers diagnosed within the Greater Manchester and Cheshire Cancer Network, with many oncologists delivering a peripheral service through MDTs and clinics. Systemic therapy is delivered centrally or given to patients at peripheral or outreach clinics according to agreed protocols. Radiotherapy is delivered at The Christie or at satellite units in Salford, Oldham and Macclesfield.
The group also has an active prostate brachytherapy service and the team also has a strong commitment to research and trial activity in which the appointee would be expected to be involved in.
All Disease Group consultants work as part of a multi-disciplinary team supporting the delivery of this work including Nurse Clinicians, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Clinical Fellows, Specialist Trainees, Pharmacists and Research Nurses
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The appointee will be based at The Christie and will provide input to the following areas of delivery:
- Outpatient clinics - Providing support with waiting times across Greater Manchester and Cheshire
- Radiotherapy and SACT Services
- Inpatient Services - primarily Wards 11, 12, 4 and the Oncology Assessment Unit
- Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings
- Team meetings
- Educational meetings
- Audit
The role will be responsible for:
- Management of patients with Prostate and Bladder cancer receiving standard therapy including treatment decisions and ongoing care.
- Participating in all relevant aspects of clinical governance, including maintaining up to date protocols, guidelines and clinical audit
- Contributing to current research projects and establish new opportunities to expand and develop research within the team.
- Revision and development of evidence-based protocols for patients and undertaking the administrative duties associated with the care of their patients.
- Maintaining a level of continuing professional development consistent with the recommendations of the Royal College of Radiologists
- Actively contributing to the training of junior doctors and other multi-disciplinary team members in both in-patient and outpatient departments.
The appointee will have office accommodation and access to secretarial support.
Person Specification
ATTAINMENTS
Essential
- RCR Fellowship or equivalent
- GMC registration with a license to practice
- Certificate of completed specialist training or equivalent (or within 6 months of CCT by interview)
Desirable
- ARSAC license holder
- Research experience
Experience
Essential
- Advanced Trainee Competencies GU cancers
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of advanced imaging modalities and adaptive radiotherapy Knowledge of continuing NHS and Royal College Reforms.
PERSONAL SKILLS
Essential
- Is a team player prepared to adapt to changing circumstances.
- Dynamic, decision making motivator.
- Confident in ability, but knowing own limitations.
- Hard working, enthusiastic achiever.
Person Specification
ATTAINMENTS
Essential
- RCR Fellowship or equivalent
- GMC registration with a license to practice
- Certificate of completed specialist training or equivalent (or within 6 months of CCT by interview)
Desirable
- ARSAC license holder
- Research experience
Experience
Essential
- Advanced Trainee Competencies GU cancers
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of advanced imaging modalities and adaptive radiotherapy Knowledge of continuing NHS and Royal College Reforms.
PERSONAL SKILLS
Essential
- Is a team player prepared to adapt to changing circumstances.
- Dynamic, decision making motivator.
- Confident in ability, but knowing own limitations.
- Hard working, enthusiastic achiever.
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).
