About this role
Job summary
This post is for 10 Programmed Activities (PAs) per week to work within Acute Oncology at The Christie Withington site, and a medical oncology subspeciality: breast, lung, or HPB dependent upon the applicants interest and experience.
Main duties of the job
The appointee will be based at The Christie Withington site.They will provide senior input to the following areas of delivery:o Outpatient clinics, Inpatient Services, Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings
The role will be responsible for: Daily consultant ward round and management of all non-surgical admissions to the acute assessment unit. Liaising with parent oncology teams to provide optimal patient careo Participating in all relevant aspects of clinical governance, including maintaining up to dateo Protocols, guidelines and clinical audit, under the supervision of the other consultants in in the unit.o Contribute to current research projects and establish new opportunities to expand and develop research within the team.
o Revision and development of evidence-based protocols for patients and undertaking the administrative duties associated with the care of their patients.
o Maintaining a level of continuing professional development consistent the recommendations of the Royal College and Physicians.
o Contributing to the undergraduate teaching of medical students on oncology topics.
o Providing lectures for the busy postgraduate teaching programme.
o Actively contributing to the training of juniors doctors and other multi-disciplinary team
o members in both in-patient and outpatient departments.
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.
The postholder will contribute to the delivery of high quality consultant led care across 7 days. This includes participation in planned weekend and weekday clinical activity to support safe, timely decision making and continuity of care for patients
Job description Job responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe appointee will be based at The Christie Withington site. They will provide senior input to the following areas of delivery: Inpatient Services Outpatient clinics Multi-Disciplinary Team meeting
The role will be responsible for: Daily consultant ward round and management of all non-surgical admissions to the acute assessment unit. Liaising with parent oncology teams to provide optimal patient care. Management of patients with Breast, Lung or HPB Cancer receiving standard care and clinical trials including treatment decisions and ongoing care. Participating in all relevant aspects of clinical governance, including maintaining up to date protocols, guidelines and clinical audit, under the supervision of the other consultants in in the unit. Contribute to current research projects and establish new opportunities to expand and develop research within the team. Revision and development of evidence-based protocols for patients and undertaking the administrative duties associated with the care of their patients. Maintaining a level of continuing professional development consistent the recommendations of the Royal College and Physicians. Contributing to the undergraduate teaching of medical students on oncology topics.
Providing lectures for the busy postgraduate teaching programme.
Undertake clinical audit as a member of The Christie Medical Staff Committee.
The post holder will have access to office accommodation with computer, intranet and internet and secretarial support.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)The Trust supports the requirements for CPD as laid down by the GMC and royal colleges and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities.
Job PlanningThe job plan outlines the requirements of the post and may be altered by joint agreement with the Divisional Clinical Director and Service Manager and in response to service needs. Job Plans are prospectively agreed subject to an annual individual job plan review (May September). It is expected that the initial Job Plan discussion will take place within the first six months of employment at the Trust and then be aligned to the Trusts annual Job Planning review cycle.
The annual review will examine all aspects of the job plan (including any educational and supervision components) and will also include an assessment of professional development with defined goals for the future. For more information refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this Job Description and also the Trusts Job Planning Policy
The consultant job plan will include a combination of Direct Clinical Care (DCC) and Supporting Professional Activities (SPA) delivered across the 7day week.
Weekend working will consist of programmed clinical activities that are jobplanned, scheduled in advance, and reviewed annually through the job planning process.
The pattern and timing of weekday and weekend programmed activities will be agreed on appointment and subsequently reviewed through the annual job planning cycle, taking account of service needs and consultant preferences.
Essential Training/Mandatory TrainingTo ensure you maintain safe practice and understand Trust requirements, you must ensure your essential/mandatory training modules are maintained at all times using allocated core SPA time to complete them.
Job Plan TimetableThe timetable below is indicative and will be confirmed on commencement in post.
It is the requirement of the Trust that all new consultant colleagues must have 0.25 SPAs within their job plan to support Trust appraisal and supervision requirements. This can either be as appraiser or a supervisor for medical staff or Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACP).
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
AM
SPA*
SPA*
OP Clinic*
AAU DCC cover
AAU DCC Cover
PM
OP Clinic*
OP Clinic*
MDT/Admin/SPA*
AAU DCC Cover
AAU DCC Cover
NB This timetable is indicative. *Activity to be arranged dependent on subspecialist role.
Job Plan PA Summary
Total PAs Direct Clinical Care (DCC) 7.5
Acute Oncology Inpatient Care
3.5
Outpatient clinics at The Christie
3
Admin/MDT
1
Supporting Professional Activities (SPA)
2.5
Supervision role (minimum 0.25 must be allocated)
0.25
(including training, clinical supervisor, CPD, teaching, audit, clinical governance, research, appraisal, revalidation and clinical management)
Total Programmed Activities (PAs)
10 PAs
On call CommitmentsThe on-call operates on a 1:12 basis and requires a Saturday/Sunday AAU ward round, and is reimbursed as part of the job plan.
Person Specification
Research / Publications Essential
Evidence of productive ethical research relevant to oncology
Desirable
Recent publicationsin peer-reviewed journals
Qualifications Essential
MRCP or equivalent qualification 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
Experience Essential
Wide experience of Oncology Appropriate experience across all disease groups in Medical Oncology as well as clinical trials experience (including Good Clinical Practice accreditation). Experience in teaching undergraduates Experience of clinical audit Evidence of contribution to teaching
Desirable
An appropriate higher degree Medical Oncology clinical experience Research experience Teaching experience /training Relevant experience
PERSONAL SKILLS Essential
Is a team player prepared to adapt to changing circumstances. Evidence of clinical leadership skills Proven ability to lead a team Dynamic, decision-making motivator. Integrity, management and communication skills including teaching Confident in ability, but knowing own limitations Demonstrates knowledge, logic and efficiency Excellent written and oral communication skills. Flexibility, commitment and team work with colleagues and staff in the department
Desirable
Hardworking, enthusiastic achiever. Good attendance record, Patient friendly. Professional demeanour Must be resilient and well organised Ability to work under pressure Self-motivatorandableto motivate team
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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).
Employer details Employer name The Christie NHS FT
Address The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
Manchester
M20 4BX
Employer's website https://www.christie.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)