Job summary
This post is for 10 Programmed Activities (PAs) per week to provide care of patients with Head and Neck, Thyroid, and non-melanoma skin tumours from across Greater Manchester and Cheshire.The oncologists manage all H&N, Thyroid and Skin cancers diagnosed within the Greater Manchester and Cheshire Cancer Network. The Thyroid team also take referrals from Lancashire. Systemic therapy is primarily delivered centrally. Radiotherapy is delivered at The Christie or at the satellite units in Salford, Oldham and Macclesfield.All Disease Group consultants work as part of a multi-disciplinary team supporting the delivery of this work including one Nurse Clinicians, one Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP), four Clinical Nurse Specialists, Research Nurses, Clinical Fellows, Specialist Trainees, Pharmacists and Advanced Health Professionals in dietetics and Speech and Language Therapy.It is envisaged that the post-holder will have clinical commitments in Head and Neck/Thyroid oncology and non-melanoma skin tumours, being actively involved in these disease groups and the treatment of their patients. The post-holder will ideally have experience in radiotherapy to the head and neck as the skin radiotherapy part of this role will involve nodal / parotid radiotherapy planning.
Main duties of the job
The appointee will be based at The Christie and will provide input to the following areas of delivery:o Outpatient clinics - Providing support with waiting times across Greater Manchester and Cheshireo Radiotherapy and SACT Serviceso Inpatient Serviceso Multi-Disciplinary Team meetingso Team meetingso Educational meetingso Audit
The role will be responsible for:o Management of patients with Head and Neck, Thyroid and Skin cancers receiving standard therapy including treatment decisions and ongoing care.o Participating in all relevant aspects of clinical governance, including maintaining up to date protocols, guidelines and clinical audito Contributing to current research projects and establish new opportunities to expand and develop research within the team. o Revision and development of evidence-based protocols for patients and undertaking the administrative duties associated with the care of their patients.o Maintaining a level of continuing professional development consistent with the recommendations of the Royal College of Radiologistso Actively contributing to the training of junior doctors and other multi-disciplinary team members in both in-patient and outpatient departments.
The postholder will be expected to see approximately 220 new patients per year.The appointee will have access to office accommodation and access to secretarial support.
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 RESPONSIBILITIESThe appointee will be expected to deliver both radiotherapy and systemic therapy in Head and Neck tumours including Non-melanoma Skin tumours as a sub-specialty. There is opportunity for the post-holder to provide clinical leadership and supervision for the established skin PDT service
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 (incl. radioiodine rooms, BMRU) and the Oncology Assessment Unit Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings Team meetings Educational meetings Audit
The role will be responsible for: Management of patients with Head and Neck, Thyroid and Skin cancers 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe appointee will be expected to deliver both radiotherapy and systemic therapy in Head and Neck tumours including Non-melanoma Skin tumours as a sub-specialty. There is opportunity for the post-holder to provide clinical leadership and supervision for the established skin PDT service
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 (incl. radioiodine rooms, BMRU) and the Oncology Assessment Unit Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings Team meetings Educational meetings Audit
The role will be responsible for: Management of patients with Head and Neck, Thyroid and Skin cancers 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent qualification
- RCR Fellowship or equivalent
- GMC registration with a license to practice
- Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) specialist register via one of the following: a.Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) b.Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)
Experience
Essential
- Advanced Trainee Competencies H&N/Skin cancers
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of advanced imaging modalities and adaptive radiotherapy Knowledge of continuing NHS and Royal College Reforms
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent qualification
- RCR Fellowship or equivalent
- GMC registration with a license to practice
- Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) specialist register via one of the following: a.Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) b.Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)
Experience
Essential
- Advanced Trainee Competencies H&N/Skin cancers
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of advanced imaging modalities and adaptive radiotherapy Knowledge of continuing NHS and Royal College Reforms
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
