Job summary
The appointee will join a team of 51 Clinical Oncology Consultants and will be based at the Christie and will provide a site-specialised service in Lung cancer and become an active member of the Multidisciplinary Disease Groups which are research active groups with large clinical research portfolios and basic research programmes.
Main duties of the job
The appointee will be expected to develop a significant interest in Lung oncology delivering both 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 MDTs.
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 help contribute to the development of a rapid palliative radiotherapy service in conjunction with an advanced practitioner.
The appointee will have office accommodation and access to secretarial support.
About us
The Christie has been named, by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), as one of the best hospitals providing opportunities for patients to take part in clinical research studies. There is dedicated experimental medicines unit providing phase 1 studies and we have one of the largest trials portfolios in the UK, with over 550 active clinical trials. We also work with The University of Manchester and Cancer Research UK who have research groups and facilities teams based on the hospital campus and are also one of seven partners in the Manchester Academic Health Science Research Centre (MAHSC).
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
The post holder will deliver oncology input to patients with Lung cancer from across greater Manchester and Cheshire.
The appointee will join a team of 51 Clinical Oncology Consultants and will be based at the Christie and will provide a site-specialised service in Lung cancer and become an active member of the Multidisciplinary Disease Groups which are research active groups with large clinical research portfolios and basic research programmes.
We would be very happy to discuss further about the details of the post, and to give further background information on the Christie clinical service as needed.
It is a statutory requirement for successful candidates to have completed Specialist Training and to be entered on the GMCs Specialist Register in Radiotherapy (Clinical Oncology) or be eligible for CCT within 6 months of the interview.
Informal enquiries are welcomed by:
Dr D Woolf Tel: 0161 446 3336 or by e mail: david.woolf2@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
The post holder will deliver oncology input to patients with Lung cancer from across greater Manchester and Cheshire.
The appointee will join a team of 51 Clinical Oncology Consultants and will be based at the Christie and will provide a site-specialised service in Lung cancer and become an active member of the Multidisciplinary Disease Groups which are research active groups with large clinical research portfolios and basic research programmes.
We would be very happy to discuss further about the details of the post, and to give further background information on the Christie clinical service as needed.
It is a statutory requirement for successful candidates to have completed Specialist Training and to be entered on the GMCs Specialist Register in Radiotherapy (Clinical Oncology) or be eligible for CCT within 6 months of the interview.
Informal enquiries are welcomed by:
Dr D Woolf Tel: 0161 446 3336 or by e mail: david.woolf2@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent qualification
Desirable
- An appropriate higher degree
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- 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
Research / Publications
Essential
- Evidence of productive ethical research relevant to oncology
Desirable
- Recent publications in peer-reviewed journals
Training
Essential
- Wide experience of Oncology including Lung Cancer
Desirable
- An appropriate higher degree
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate experience across all disease groups in Clinical Oncology
Desirable
Management / Audit
Essential
- Experience in teaching undergraduates
- Experience of clinical audit
Desirable
TEACHING
Essential
- Evidence of contribution to teaching
Desirable
- Teaching experience /training
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent qualification
Desirable
- An appropriate higher degree
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- 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
Research / Publications
Essential
- Evidence of productive ethical research relevant to oncology
Desirable
- Recent publications in peer-reviewed journals
Training
Essential
- Wide experience of Oncology including Lung Cancer
Desirable
- An appropriate higher degree
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate experience across all disease groups in Clinical Oncology
Desirable
Management / Audit
Essential
- Experience in teaching undergraduates
- Experience of clinical audit
Desirable
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.
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).
