Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to work as a clinical fellow primarily supporting the delivery and development of breast technical radiotherapy at The Christie.
This post is fixed-term until the end of March 2027 and will be based at The Christie.
The successful applicant will work alongside consultants and trainees in outpatient clinics as well as supervising technical radiotherapy delivery. There is also the option to take part in research under the supervision of the breast or lung oncology teams.
The successful applicant will be joining a Clinical Oncology team comprising 59 consultants and 24 SpRs plus Clinical Fellows. They will provide input to all aspects of the management of patients with breast cancer and radiotherapy. They will also be expected to teach junior medical staff and take part in audit and research.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the job include but are not limited to:- The screening of referrals- Active participation in the MDT- Assessment of patients- Review of patients on pre-treatment and treatment- Planning breast radiotherapy including technical radiotherapy- Leading peer review sessions
- Technical radiotherapy development and post-treatment.- Act as a supportive colleague to junior medical staff, medical students, and nurses on occasion.
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
Please see attached Job description & Person Specification (PD&PS) for detailed break down Job description & main responsibilities.
Role Planning
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
AM
Clinic
Admin and research
Clinic
8.30-9 peer review.
Vsim session/XRT planning
Radiotherapy planning
PM
Admin / research
4-4.30 breast peer review
Radiotherapy planning
12-2 research clinic/ Radiotherapy planning
Proton clinic 12-2
Admin/research
Training
On call CommitmentsThis role does not require participation in the on-call rota.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description & Person Specification (PD&PS) for detailed break down Job description & main responsibilities.
Role Planning
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
AM
Clinic
Admin and research
Clinic
8.30-9 peer review.
Vsim session/XRT planning
Radiotherapy planning
PM
Admin / research
4-4.30 breast peer review
Radiotherapy planning
12-2 research clinic/ Radiotherapy planning
Proton clinic 12-2
Admin/research
Training
On call CommitmentsThis role does not require participation in the on-call rota.
Person Specification
Attainments
Essential
- MB BCh or Equivalent; full FRCR (UK), MRCP (UK)
- GMC registration
- Research awareness
Desirable
- FRCR
- Evidence of enthusiasm and participation in research
Experience
Essential
- At least three years post full registration in General Medicine. Completed a minimum 3 years Clinical Oncology training
- Understands principles of audit.
- Ability and willingness to work in multidisciplinary teams
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in audit
- Skills in time/resource management involvement in the education of medical students/junior doctors
Personal Skills
Essential
- Awareness of development needs and desire to achieve this through evidenced based appraisal.
Desirable
- Developing Leadership Awareness
- Ambition to become an autonomous practitioner (development/CESR/Specialist)
Person Specification
Attainments
Essential
- MB BCh or Equivalent; full FRCR (UK), MRCP (UK)
- GMC registration
- Research awareness
Desirable
- FRCR
- Evidence of enthusiasm and participation in research
Experience
Essential
- At least three years post full registration in General Medicine. Completed a minimum 3 years Clinical Oncology training
- Understands principles of audit.
- Ability and willingness to work in multidisciplinary teams
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in audit
- Skills in time/resource management involvement in the education of medical students/junior doctors
Personal Skills
Essential
- Awareness of development needs and desire to achieve this through evidenced based appraisal.
Desirable
- Developing Leadership Awareness
- Ambition to become an autonomous practitioner (development/CESR/Specialist)
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).
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).
