Overview
Consultant Medical Oncologist - Breast Oncology. The Christie NHS Foundation Trust is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced consultant to work a 7PA job plan in medical oncology (breast). The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team across Medical Oncology, clinical fellows, a specialist registrar, nurse clinicians, a pharmacist, clinical nurse specialists, research nurses, project managers and clinical trial administrators.
Main duties of the job
The duties and responsibilities of the role, which may be adjusted in light of changing/developing priorities, include:
* Attendance and review of patients in the weekly breast Medical Oncology clinics (new and follow-up patients, on treatment).
* Attendance and review of patients at weekly research clinics.
* Participation in Breast MDTs.
* Completion of patient administration tasks.
* Completion of and maintenance of Good Clinical Practice Certification (regulatory requirement for clinical trial participation, if appropriate).
* Become familiar with ongoing clinical trials, as appropriate (for context when seeing outpatients in clinic).
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, with national referrals. We provide radiotherapy, chemotherapy, surgery, and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are a leader in research with international impact and run a large early clinical trial unit with over 300 trials each year.
Job responsibilities
The appointee will be expected to develop a significant interest in breast oncology, delivering clinic duties at the Withington site. The post holder will support a weekly research clinic and play an active role in the Breast MDT. There is collaborative working within both the Breast medical oncology and research teams.
Job Plan Timetable
The timetable below is indicative and will be confirmed on commencement in post. All new consultant colleagues must have 0.25 SPAs within their job plan to support Trust appraisal and supervision requirements (as appraiser or supervisor for medical staff or Advanced Clinical Practitioners).
* Monday
* Tuesday
* Wednesday
* Thursday
* Friday
AM: Clinic (Ribociclib); PM: MDT, Clinic (Research); SPA by arrangement. The plan also includes NWD (no work day) and BWD (blocked work day) where applicable.
Job Plan PA Summary
* Total PAs: 7
* Direct Clinical Care (DCC): Outpatient clinics 3, MDT 0.5, Admin 1.25
* Supporting Professional Activities (SPA): 2.25 (including 1.5 core SPA)
* Supervision role: 0.25 (minimum 0.25)
On-call commitments
This role does not require participation in the on-call rota.
Job description & responsibilities
The appointee will be expected to develop a significant interest in breast oncology, delivering clinic duties at the Withington site. The post holder will support a weekly research clinic and play an active role in the Breast MDT. There is collaborative working within both the Breast medical oncology and research teams.
Person Specification
Experience
* Wide experience of oncology
* Experience of independently managing oncology patients
* Experience of clinical audit
* Evidence of contribution to teaching
* Experience in teaching postgraduates
* Experience in leadership in a service area
Qualifications & Professional Registration
* GMC registration with a license to practice
* Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT or CESR (if applicable); eligibility to be included within 6 months of the AAC date for appointment
* Evidence of productive ethical research relevant to oncology
* Higher degree (e.g., MD, PhD or equivalent)
* Recent publications in peer-reviewed journals
Personal Skills
* Clinical leadership skills
* Ability to lead a team
* Excellent written and oral communication
* Flexibility, commitment and teamwork
* Ability to work under pressure, self-motivated and able to motivate others
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per year (Pro Rata).
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