About this role
Job summary
This is 10pa Consultant post supporting the existing consultant team. The appointee will be based at The Christie and will provide consultant level care for patients with HPB and NET malignancies. This includes providing outpatient review through the outpatient clinics and day case units (as appropriate), where Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy Treatments are delivered, as well as inpatient care on the main adult oncology wards.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a highly motivated individual with experience in HPB/NET malignancies. You should be able to work independently and as part of a busy team.o Outpatient and inpatient reviewso Participating in all aspects of clinical governance
The role will be responsible for: o Management of patients with HPB and NET malignancies receiving standard therapy and in phase I/II/III trials, including treatment decisions and ongoing care.o 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 the unit.o Contribute to current research projects and establish new opportunities to expand and develop research within the disease groups. 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 with the recommendations of the Royal College of Physicians. o Contributing to the undergraduate teaching of medical students on oncology topics, as appropriate. o Actively contributing to the training of junior doctors and other multi-disciplinary team members in both in-patient and outpatient departments, as appropriate, including acting as clinical/educational supervisor. o Undertake clinical audit as a member of The Christie Medical Staff Committee.
About us
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.
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.
Job description Job responsibilities
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/Admin
HPB New Patient clinic
HPB Central MDT
Inpatient wardround/ Admin
NET MDT
NET clinic ORTC
PM
Research/Clinical Trial Meetings
SPA/Admin
HPB/NET clinic TBC
HPB Clinic ORTC
NB This timetable is indicative
Job Plan PA Summary
Total PAs Direct Clinical Care (DCC) 7.5
Supporting Professional Activities (SPA) (including 1.5 core SPA)
2.5
Supervision role (minimum 0.25 must be allocated)
0.25
Total Programmed Activities (PAs)
10
On call CommitmentsThis role does require participation in the on-call rota. 1:20
Person Specification
Attainments Essential
MRCP or equivalent qualification GMC registration with a license to practice 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 (CESR).
Desirable
Evidence of productive ethical research relevant to oncology. Demonstrable publication potential (e.g. first-author original article publication/s).
Experience Essential
Wide experience of Medical Oncology, as well as clinical trials experience, with demonstrated interest in improving outcomes of patients with malignancies Experience of independently managing patients with an oncological diagnosis Experience in teaching undergraduates. Experience of clinical audit Experience in contributing to supporting junior colleagues
Desirable
HPB/NET cancer experience Experience in leadership service area
Personal Skills Essential
Dynamic, decision-making motivator. Is a team player, prepared to adapt to changing Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to work under pressure Flexibility, commitment and team work with colleagues and staff in the department. Confident in ability, but knows own limitations. Professional demeanour Must be resilient and well organised. Evidence that sees tasks through to completion.
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 Medical Oncology - E00251
Manchester
M20 4BX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.christie.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)