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Clinical Fellow in Supportive Oncology

The Christie NHS FT

The closing date is 16 May 2025

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Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to train in the evolving field of Supportive Oncology at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust. We are offering three full-time, fixed-term 12-month fellowship positions, available immediately upon completion of recruitment checks.

The fellowship provides comprehensive training in managing cancer patients across all stages of the disease. Rotations will include acute oncology, psycho-oncology, endocrinology, supportive care (including palliative care), pain medicine, and older adult oncology/frailty. The role is designed to equip fellows with essential skills to support patients throughout their cancer journey.

Applicants must hold MRCP or an equivalent qualification (including MRCGP). Experience in oncology and/or palliative medicine is desirable. These posts may be ideal for doctors seeking out-of-programme experience during ST training or those who have recently completed CCT. The role is particularly suited for those considering careers in oncology, acute oncology, or palliative medicine.

The successful candidates will work within the Trust's integrated Supportive Oncology service, a key component of the newly established Supportive Oncology Directorate. Full GMC registration with a Licence to Practice is required at the time of commencement

Main duties of the job

There is no on call element associated with this role (although please note variability of work pattern between placements within the job description), the 12-month placement schedule is shown within the job description/person specification.The successful candidates will be based The Christies Withington main site, and be allocated a clinical supervisor within each of the placements, as well as an over-arching educational supervisor who will oversee the programme. There will be a blend of clinical work and shadowing experience to gain insight into specialist areas of cancer care, and the post holders will be expected to take an active role in providing clinical services in each of the placements. The clinical part of the role will involve supporting inpatient, ambulatory and outpatient services in the delivery of supportive treatments using specialist knowledge in acute oncology, symptom control and side effect management.The fellowships are underpinned by a new national supportive oncology curriculum, through which the postholders will be required to achieve defined competencies. Webinars will provided throughout the year for additional learning. The fellowship is badged by the UK Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (UKASCC), and is endorsed by the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR). If the fellows complete the year successfully, achieving curriculum competencies, they will receive a fellowship completion certificate endorsed by UKASCC and the RCR.

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-C2024-23912M-DM- B

Job locations

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust

550 Wilmslow Road

Manchester

M20 4BX


Job description

Job responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical work will be in the form of placements within the main supportive oncology teams in the hospital, namely: acute oncology, supportive care (including palliative care), senior adult oncology, psycho-oncology and endocrinology. Within these teams, the fellow will take an active role in preventing and managing the adverse effects associated with cancer and its treatment across all settings: inpatient wards, outpatient clinics and on our ambulatory care unit.

Assessments and care delivered will range from complex assessment of physical, psychological, spiritual and social needs to complex end of life care.

Clinical work will also involve the assessment of patients presenting acutely with pain and symptoms, toxicities associated with cancer treatments, and the acute management of these.

The fellow will also gain experience in management of the problems associated with cancer survivorship, assessing complex needs of patients post-treatment and addressing the needs of patients after cancer treatment to facilitate improved quality of life.

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

Daily working pattern will cover the hours of 9am 5pm Monday to Friday. However, these are new roles, and the work schedule is based on anticipated timetable requirements. There may be occasions where due to clinical demand, fellows may be asked to stay beyond the 5pm finish and if agreeable, the additional time worked would be given back the following day.

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

Medical Degree

AF

Qualifications

MBCHB or equivalent

MRCP, MRCGP or equivalent

Additional qualifications in oncology, palliative medicine or GIM

AF/CE

Professional Qualifications

Full Registration and License to practice with the GMC

AF/CE

Research / Publications

Research or service evaluation experience

AF/I

2. TRAINING

Satisfactory progress in previous posts with evidence of competency at CT2/ST2 equivalent or higher.

Previous palliative care, oncology or general practice experience at ST3 level and above or equivalent non-training or evidence of overseas experience.

AF/I

3. EXPERIENCE

Job Specific

Have sufficient experience working in medical specialities (not including foundation level experience) by the advertised post start date.

Have at least 24 months experience in medical specialities.

Ability to work as an effective member of an MDT team.

Awareness of own limitations and consults senior colleagues appropriately.

Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit

Previous experience in symptom management either in the form of palliative care, oncology or special interest within general practice.

AF/I

Management / Audit

Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit and research.

Evidence of active participation in clinical

research / audit

AF/I

4. TEACHING

Teaching experience

AF/I

5. PERSONAL SKILLS

Acceptability

Good communication skills in verbal and written English Good interpersonal skills Working well in a multi- disciplinary team.

Calm, efficient under pressure.

Knowing when to ask for help.

To recognise personal limitations but to work competently within these boundaries.

Reliable, punctual, hard-

working, enthusiastic.

Awareness of specific needs of patients and carers, issues relating to service provision for cancer patients in hospital and the community.

Empathy with patients and carers involved in tertiary treatments and understanding of their special needs.

Advanced communication skills.

AF/I

Leadership

Experience of leadership in focused project and ability to disseminate results

AF/I

Self- reliance

Motivation

6. CIRCUMSTANCES

Domicile

Within 30 minutes travel time to the hospital.

Abbreviations for Methods of Assessment:

AF Application Form

I Interview

R References

CE Certification Evidence

Job description

Job responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical work will be in the form of placements within the main supportive oncology teams in the hospital, namely: acute oncology, supportive care (including palliative care), senior adult oncology, psycho-oncology and endocrinology. Within these teams, the fellow will take an active role in preventing and managing the adverse effects associated with cancer and its treatment across all settings: inpatient wards, outpatient clinics and on our ambulatory care unit.

Assessments and care delivered will range from complex assessment of physical, psychological, spiritual and social needs to complex end of life care.

Clinical work will also involve the assessment of patients presenting acutely with pain and symptoms, toxicities associated with cancer treatments, and the acute management of these.

The fellow will also gain experience in management of the problems associated with cancer survivorship, assessing complex needs of patients post-treatment and addressing the needs of patients after cancer treatment to facilitate improved quality of life.

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

Daily working pattern will cover the hours of 9am 5pm Monday to Friday. However, these are new roles, and the work schedule is based on anticipated timetable requirements. There may be occasions where due to clinical demand, fellows may be asked to stay beyond the 5pm finish and if agreeable, the additional time worked would be given back the following day.

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

Medical Degree

AF

Qualifications

MBCHB or equivalent

MRCP, MRCGP or equivalent

Additional qualifications in oncology, palliative medicine or GIM

AF/CE

Professional Qualifications

Full Registration and License to practice with the GMC

AF/CE

Research / Publications

Research or service evaluation experience

AF/I

2. TRAINING

Satisfactory progress in previous posts with evidence of competency at CT2/ST2 equivalent or higher.

Previous palliative care, oncology or general practice experience at ST3 level and above or equivalent non-training or evidence of overseas experience.

AF/I

3. EXPERIENCE

Job Specific

Have sufficient experience working in medical specialities (not including foundation level experience) by the advertised post start date.

Have at least 24 months experience in medical specialities.

Ability to work as an effective member of an MDT team.

Awareness of own limitations and consults senior colleagues appropriately.

Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit

Previous experience in symptom management either in the form of palliative care, oncology or special interest within general practice.

AF/I

Management / Audit

Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit and research.

Evidence of active participation in clinical

research / audit

AF/I

4. TEACHING

Teaching experience

AF/I

5. PERSONAL SKILLS

Acceptability

Good communication skills in verbal and written English Good interpersonal skills Working well in a multi- disciplinary team.

Calm, efficient under pressure.

Knowing when to ask for help.

To recognise personal limitations but to work competently within these boundaries.

Reliable, punctual, hard-

working, enthusiastic.

Awareness of specific needs of patients and carers, issues relating to service provision for cancer patients in hospital and the community.

Empathy with patients and carers involved in tertiary treatments and understanding of their special needs.

Advanced communication skills.

AF/I

Leadership

Experience of leadership in focused project and ability to disseminate results

AF/I

Self- reliance

Motivation

6. CIRCUMSTANCES

Domicile

Within 30 minutes travel time to the hospital.

Abbreviations for Methods of Assessment:

AF Application Form

I Interview

R References

CE Certification Evidence

Person Specification

CIRCUMSTANCES Domicile

Essential

  • Within 30 minutes travel time to the hospital.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Medical Degree
  • MBCHB or equivalent MRCP, MRCGP or equivalent
  • Full Registration and License to practice with the GMC

Desirable

  • Additional qualifications in oncology, palliative medicine or GIM

Training

Essential

  • Satisfactory progress in previous posts with evidence of competency at CT2/ST2 equivalent or higher.

Desirable

  • Previous palliative care, oncology or general practice experience at ST3 level and above or equivalent non-training or evidence of overseas experience

Experience

Essential

  • Have sufficient experience working in medical specialities (not including foundation level experience) by the advertised post start date. Have at least 24 months experience in medical specialities
  • Ability to work as an effective member of an MDT team. Awareness of own limitations and consults senior colleagues appropriately.
  • Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit

Desirable

  • Research or service evaluation experience
  • Previous experience in symptom management either in the form of palliative care, oncology or special interest within general practice
  • Teaching experience

Management / Audit

Essential

  • Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit and research

Desirable

  • Evidence of active participation in clinical research / audit
  • Experience of leadership in focused project and ability to disseminate results

Personal skills

Essential

  • Good communication skills in verbal and written English
  • Good interpersonal skills Working well in a multi- disciplinary team.
  • Calm, efficient under pressure.
  • Knowing when to ask for help.
  • To recognise personal limitations but to work competently within these boundaries.
  • Reliable, punctual, hard- working, enthusiastic.

Desirable

  • Awareness of specific needs of patients and carers, issues relating to service provision for cancer patients in hospital and the community.
  • Empathy with patients and carers involved in tertiary treatments and understanding of their special needs.
  • Advanced communication skills.
  • Experience of leadership in focused project and ability to disseminate results
Person Specification

CIRCUMSTANCES Domicile

Essential

  • Within 30 minutes travel time to the hospital.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Medical Degree
  • MBCHB or equivalent MRCP, MRCGP or equivalent
  • Full Registration and License to practice with the GMC

Desirable

  • Additional qualifications in oncology, palliative medicine or GIM

Training

Essential

  • Satisfactory progress in previous posts with evidence of competency at CT2/ST2 equivalent or higher.

Desirable

  • Previous palliative care, oncology or general practice experience at ST3 level and above or equivalent non-training or evidence of overseas experience

Experience

Essential

  • Have sufficient experience working in medical specialities (not including foundation level experience) by the advertised post start date. Have at least 24 months experience in medical specialities
  • Ability to work as an effective member of an MDT team. Awareness of own limitations and consults senior colleagues appropriately.
  • Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit

Desirable

  • Research or service evaluation experience
  • Previous experience in symptom management either in the form of palliative care, oncology or special interest within general practice
  • Teaching experience

Management / Audit

Essential

  • Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit and research

Desirable

  • Evidence of active participation in clinical research / audit
  • Experience of leadership in focused project and ability to disseminate results

Personal skills

Essential

  • Good communication skills in verbal and written English
  • Good interpersonal skills Working well in a multi- disciplinary team.
  • Calm, efficient under pressure.
  • Knowing when to ask for help.
  • To recognise personal limitations but to work competently within these boundaries.
  • Reliable, punctual, hard- working, enthusiastic.

Desirable

  • Awareness of specific needs of patients and carers, issues relating to service provision for cancer patients in hospital and the community.
  • Empathy with patients and carers involved in tertiary treatments and understanding of their special needs.
  • Advanced communication skills.
  • Experience of leadership in focused project and ability to disseminate results

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

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust

550 Wilmslow Road

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

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust

550 Wilmslow Road

Manchester

M20 4BX


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Clinical Director Supportive Oncology

Dr Richard Berman

r.berman@nhs.net

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-C2024-23912M-DM- B

Job locations

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust

550 Wilmslow Road

Manchester

M20 4BX


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