Job summary
This exciting opportunity will provide the successful applicant with expertise in cutting edge treatment modalities and research methods for head and neck cancer. The post will have clinical (50%) and protected research (50%) time within a 40 hours per week job plan.
During the 12 month fellowship half of your time will be spent gaining expertise in patient selection, treatment planning and the delivery of proton therapy through clinical rotations within the Proton Department, focusing on head and neck malignancy and skull base tumours. You will support the on-going multi-centre Torpedo Trial, investigating the role of proton therapy for oropharynx cancers.
You will provide clinical support for Head and Neck patients being treated on the MR Linac, gaining expertise in the indications and benefits of MRI guided therapy for Head and Neck malignancy.
Main duties of the job
The post is suitable for senior trainees in clinical oncology, post FRCR or equivalent. Overseas applications are most welcome.
Over the 12 months period, the fellow will have clinical experience in proton therapy for head and neck as well as skull base tumours.There will be ample opportunities to actively participate in proton clinical trials, as well as gain competence in treatment planning and delivery of proton therapy. The fellow will also gain expertise in indications and benefits of MRI-guided therapy for head and neck malignancy, whilst providing clinical support for head and neck patients being treated on the MR linac.
Demonstrable academic experience and evidence of peer-reviewed journal publication is desirable. However, appropriate supervision and support will be provided to motivated successful candidate without prior experience.
Interested candidates can make informal enquiries via email to Dr Andrew McPartlin (Andrew.mcpartlin@nhs.net).
About us
The Christie provides radiotherapy in one of the worlds largest radiotherapy departments incorporating the first of two national sites for proton therapy; chemotherapy in the UKs largest chemotherapy service both at Withington and a number of sites across Greater Manchester; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancers; a modern haematology and transplant service combined with a purpose built teenage and adult cancer facility. There are a wide range of support and diagnostic services including a dedicated integrated procedures unit and a specialist oncology critical care unit.
We serve a population of 3.2 million people across Greater Manchester and Cheshire while 26% of our patients are referred to us from across the UK. We have an annual turnover of £230 million, operating with 2,500 staff, 300 volunteers, 30,000 public members and one of the largest hospital charities in the UK.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The medical establishment provides specialist care for patients receiving proton therapy and MR linac with five consultant clinical oncologists supporting paediatrics, four supporting head and neck tumours and three supporting adult CNS currently.
The appointee will be based at The Christie and will provide senior input to the Christie Proton Therapy Service and MR linac research and service. This will mainly be daytime working hours but will include a component (on a rota) of early evening working to provide support to the clinical service as required. Weekend clinical shifts are additionally paid as locum and participation in this is voluntary.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The medical establishment provides specialist care for patients receiving proton therapy and MR linac with five consultant clinical oncologists supporting paediatrics, four supporting head and neck tumours and three supporting adult CNS currently.
The appointee will be based at The Christie and will provide senior input to the Christie Proton Therapy Service and MR linac research and service. This will mainly be daytime working hours but will include a component (on a rota) of early evening working to provide support to the clinical service as required. Weekend clinical shifts are additionally paid as locum and participation in this is voluntary.
Person Specification
Education/Training
Essential
- GMC registration
- FRCR (clinical oncology) or equivalent
- To be in year 4 or above of Clinical Oncology training
- Interest and experience in advanced radiation approaches
Desirable
- MRCP (or equivalent)
- Research experience
- Previous involvement in development and implementation of clinical trials
- Publications in scientific journals
SPECIAL APTITUDES
Essential
- Integrity, management and communication skills including teaching
Desirable
- Participation in formal management skills course
- Participation in formal teaching skills course
- Participation in formal communication skills course
Person Specification
Education/Training
Essential
- GMC registration
- FRCR (clinical oncology) or equivalent
- To be in year 4 or above of Clinical Oncology training
- Interest and experience in advanced radiation approaches
Desirable
- MRCP (or equivalent)
- Research experience
- Previous involvement in development and implementation of clinical trials
- Publications in scientific journals
SPECIAL APTITUDES
Essential
- Integrity, management and communication skills including teaching
Desirable
- Participation in formal management skills course
- Participation in formal teaching skills course
- Participation in formal communication skills course
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).
