Specialty Doctor - Supportive Oncology
The Christie NHS FT
The closing date is 16 May 2025
Job summary
Supportive Oncology is a newly developing field within cancer care that aims to mitigate the adverse effects of cancer and its treatments across the whole spectrum of the disease. The Christie Supportive Care Team are an award-winning service who are leading in development of supportive oncology services nationally. We have an exciting opportunity for an inspirational and supportive speciality doctor to join our unique service comprising consultants, clinical fellows, specialty doctors, clinical nurse specialists, clinical pharmacists, advanced physiotherapy practitioner, and dedicated administration staff. The post is 1.0 WTE with no on call commitment.We provide direct clinical care across inpatient, outpatient and ambulatory settings within Europe's largest single-site cancer hospital. The team work closely together and this role is integral to the future development of the service. The successful applicant must be passionate about patient care and able to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a commitment to developing themselves and helping develop our service. You will have access to regular supervision and generous continuing professional development fund.As an organisation that has been awarded 'Good' status by the CQC; you will be working in a very supportive environment whilst having the opportunity to continue to look for opportunities to develop your clinical practice.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for your own caseload of patients but closely supported by the wider Supportive Care team. The work is 50% in-patient and 50% outpatient/ambulatory focussed. You will support the wider MDT, the Consultants and Team Lead. You will have regular supervision and have access to professional courses including supportive care training. Working with the clinical lead and the rest of the team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to service development, education, and supportive oncology promotion.
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
Specialty Doctor
Salary
£59,175 to £95,400 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
413-MD-V2024-24166-DM-A
Job locations
Endocrinology Medical - E00252
Manchester
M20 4BX
Employer details
Employer name
The Christie NHS FT
Address
Endocrinology Medical - E00252
Manchester
M20 4BX
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