Junior Oncology Fellow

The Christie NHS FT

The closing date is 12 May 2025

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Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to manage inpatients with cancer. The role involves the acute and day-to-day management of patients with cancer who are admitted to The Christie either due to acute illness, acute complications of their cancer or its treatment. There is exposure to cutting-edge oncological therapies that are being delivered to patients. There is also the opportunity to work closely with specialist oncologists in both the inpatient and outpatient management of patients with cancer. There is access to an elective chemotherapy unit, a supportive oncology multidisciplinary team (including palliative care, specialist therapy, specialist nutrition and associated oncological specialities) an interventional procedures unit, acute assessment unit and specialist treatment services. This job will lead to the development of an individual's ability to manage patients with cancer, including oncological emergencies. We are also a very quality improvement, education and research active site and a prospective employee will have the opportunity to partake in these activities.

Main duties of the job

Acute and day-to-day management of patients with cancer who are admitted to hospital.

Support specialist oncology teams to deliver high-quality care to patients with cancer and to facilitate safe discharge from hospital.

Deliver empathic and excellent palliative care to patients in whom that is a key management priority.

Support the acute assessment unit.

Contribute to the on-call rota at The Christie.

Partake in educational activities for self-development on site.

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.

Date posted

29 April 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£49,909 to £70,425 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

413-MD-C2024-24224-DM

Job locations

Junior Oncology Fellows - E00250

Manchester

M20 4BX


Job description

Job responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

These posts will offer experience in the whole spectrum of cancer management, from radical treatment to palliative care and from outpatient based ambulatory management to inpatient intensive high dose regimes. The JOF will gain experience in the management of a range of malignancies and will work with a number of oncology teams gaining experience of both medical and clinical oncology. Each fellow will be supported by a team of consultants, registrars and specialist nurses with them aim of gaining experience of radiotherapy, chemotherapy and palliative care. The attachment will allow the JOF to develop an understanding of and experience in the general principles behind non-surgical cancer treatments. They will be taught the aims, principles of decision-making, benefits, and potential toxicity of cancer management. They will have the opportunity to gain skills in communication, breaking bad news, symptom control and the assessment and treatment of oncological emergencies. In addition, they will learn about principles and practice of clinical governance, the application of evidence -based medicine, the logistics behind entering and treating patients within a clinical trial and the socio-cultural aspects of cancer care.

Continuing Professional Development

The Trust supports the requirements for continuing professional development (CPD) as laid down by the GMC and surgical colleges and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities.

Role Planning

The role involves working as part of a team-based model liaising with disease group specific clinician teams. Typically, the role will include working Monday Friday (9-5pm) or as part of an on-call rota to include long days, nights and weekend.

On call Commitments

This role does not require participation in the on-call rota.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential for the post

Desirable for the post

METHOD OF ASSESSMENT

1. ATTAINMENTS

Educational

Basic Medical Qualification

CE

Qualifications

ALS

MRCP Part 1

CE

Professional Qualifications

GMC registration

CE

Research / Publications

Demonstration of aptitude for carrying out research

AF

2. TRAINING

Evidence of attainment of Foundation competencies.

CE

3. EXPERIENCE

Job Specific

2 years postgraduate experience

Previous NHS Experience

AF

Management / Audit

Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit and research

Evidence of active participation in audit

AF

4. TEACHING

Demonstrates involvement in education of others

AF

5. PERSONAL SKILLS

Acceptability

Good communication skills (written and verbal)

I, R

Leadership

Good interpersonal skills

I, R

Self- reliance

To recognise personal limitations but to work competently within these boundaries

I, R

Motivation

Capacity to work under pressure, and manage/prioritise time and information effectively

Evidence of career progression consistent with personal circumstances

I, R

6. CIRCUMSTANCES

Domicile

Within 30 minutes travel time to the hospital.

Membership of appropriate professional society/societies, knowledge of up-to-date literature

I, R

Abbreviations for Methods of Assessment:

AF Application Form

I Interview

R References

CE Certification Evidence

Job description

Job responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

These posts will offer experience in the whole spectrum of cancer management, from radical treatment to palliative care and from outpatient based ambulatory management to inpatient intensive high dose regimes. The JOF will gain experience in the management of a range of malignancies and will work with a number of oncology teams gaining experience of both medical and clinical oncology. Each fellow will be supported by a team of consultants, registrars and specialist nurses with them aim of gaining experience of radiotherapy, chemotherapy and palliative care. The attachment will allow the JOF to develop an understanding of and experience in the general principles behind non-surgical cancer treatments. They will be taught the aims, principles of decision-making, benefits, and potential toxicity of cancer management. They will have the opportunity to gain skills in communication, breaking bad news, symptom control and the assessment and treatment of oncological emergencies. In addition, they will learn about principles and practice of clinical governance, the application of evidence -based medicine, the logistics behind entering and treating patients within a clinical trial and the socio-cultural aspects of cancer care.

Continuing Professional Development

The Trust supports the requirements for continuing professional development (CPD) as laid down by the GMC and surgical colleges and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities.

Role Planning

The role involves working as part of a team-based model liaising with disease group specific clinician teams. Typically, the role will include working Monday Friday (9-5pm) or as part of an on-call rota to include long days, nights and weekend.

On call Commitments

This role does not require participation in the on-call rota.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential for the post

Desirable for the post

METHOD OF ASSESSMENT

1. ATTAINMENTS

Educational

Basic Medical Qualification

CE

Qualifications

ALS

MRCP Part 1

CE

Professional Qualifications

GMC registration

CE

Research / Publications

Demonstration of aptitude for carrying out research

AF

2. TRAINING

Evidence of attainment of Foundation competencies.

CE

3. EXPERIENCE

Job Specific

2 years postgraduate experience

Previous NHS Experience

AF

Management / Audit

Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit and research

Evidence of active participation in audit

AF

4. TEACHING

Demonstrates involvement in education of others

AF

5. PERSONAL SKILLS

Acceptability

Good communication skills (written and verbal)

I, R

Leadership

Good interpersonal skills

I, R

Self- reliance

To recognise personal limitations but to work competently within these boundaries

I, R

Motivation

Capacity to work under pressure, and manage/prioritise time and information effectively

Evidence of career progression consistent with personal circumstances

I, R

6. CIRCUMSTANCES

Domicile

Within 30 minutes travel time to the hospital.

Membership of appropriate professional society/societies, knowledge of up-to-date literature

I, R

Abbreviations for Methods of Assessment:

AF Application Form

I Interview

R References

CE Certification Evidence

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Basic Medical Qualification
  • ALS
  • GMC registration
  • Evidence of attainment of Foundation competencies.

Desirable

  • MRCP Part 1
  • Demonstration of aptitude for carrying out research

Experience

Essential

  • 2 years postgraduate experience
  • Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit and research
  • Demonstrates involvement in education of others

Desirable

  • Evidence of active participation in audit
  • Previous NHS Experience

Personal skills

Essential

  • Good communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • To recognise personal limitations but to work competently within these boundaries
  • Capacity to work under pressure, and manage/prioritise time and information effectively
  • Evidence of career progression consistent with personal circumstances

CIRCUMSTANCES Domicile

Essential

  • Within 30 minutes travel time to the hospital.

Desirable

  • Membership of appropriate professional society/societies, knowledge of up-to-date literature
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Basic Medical Qualification
  • ALS
  • GMC registration
  • Evidence of attainment of Foundation competencies.

Desirable

  • MRCP Part 1
  • Demonstration of aptitude for carrying out research

Experience

Essential

  • 2 years postgraduate experience
  • Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit and research
  • Demonstrates involvement in education of others

Desirable

  • Evidence of active participation in audit
  • Previous NHS Experience

Personal skills

Essential

  • Good communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • To recognise personal limitations but to work competently within these boundaries
  • Capacity to work under pressure, and manage/prioritise time and information effectively
  • Evidence of career progression consistent with personal circumstances

CIRCUMSTANCES Domicile

Essential

  • Within 30 minutes travel time to the hospital.

Desirable

  • Membership of appropriate professional society/societies, knowledge of up-to-date literature

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).

Employer details

Employer name

The Christie NHS FT

Address

Junior Oncology Fellows - E00250

Manchester

M20 4BX


Employer's website

https://www.christie.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Christie NHS FT

Address

Junior Oncology Fellows - E00250

Manchester

M20 4BX


Employer's website

https://www.christie.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant

Safwaan Adams

safwaan.adam1@nhs.net

07723526324

Date posted

29 April 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£49,909 to £70,425 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

413-MD-C2024-24224-DM

Job locations

Junior Oncology Fellows - E00250

Manchester

M20 4BX


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