Overview
The Christie NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Consultant Anaesthetist/Intensivist to support anaesthesia and critical care services across oncological specialties. The post includes sessions in anaesthesia for oncological surgery, radiotherapy, and potentially proton therapy for paediatric patients. The successful candidate will also provide daytime sessions and on-call cover for the 8-bedded Level 2/3 Oncological Critical Care Unit (OCCU) supporting oncology, haematology, and major surgical patients. Additional sessions in proton therapy may support paediatric anaesthetic services.
The role comprises a 10 PA job plan, with 7.5 Programmed Activities (PA) for Direct Clinical Care (DCC) and 2.5 for Supporting Programmed Activities (SPA). Job plans are agreed on appointment with the Clinical Director for Anaesthesia and Critical Care and the Directorate Operations Manager. Individual needs and specialist interests are supported while ensuring service requirements are met.
The Department of Anaesthesia & Critical Care is dynamic and expanding, offering professional development opportunities. Applicants with a specialist interest in Critical Care are encouraged, with job plans developed accordingly. The department operates a rolling rota reviewed annually in line with Trust policy and sits within the Directorate of Anaesthesia, Theatres & Surgery (ATS), part of the Division of Clinical Support & Specialist Surgery (CSSS).
Main duties
This post is complemented by 25 other consultants, eight of whom contribute to critical care cover. There are nine resident specialty doctors covering OCCU, supported by two specialist trainees in acute medicine or internal medicine, one clinical fellow and an Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP).
The post holder will share with the other consultants the responsibility for the continuity of care of patients treated at The Christie. The successful candidate will be expected to work with local managers and professional colleagues in the efficient running of services and will share administrative duties with consultant colleagues. Subject to the provisions of the Terms and Conditions of Service, the successful candidate is expected to follow divisions agreed policies and procedures, drawn up in consultation with health care professionals on clinical matters, and to follow the standing orders and financial instructions of The Christie NHS Foundation Trust.
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% of patients are referred 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, largely undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.
Job details
Date posted: 27 March 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference: 413-MD-C2025-24358-DM
Job locations: The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, 550 Wilmslow Road, Manchester, M20 4BX
Job responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This post is complemented by 25 other consultants, eight of whom contribute to critical care cover. There are nine resident specialty doctors covering OCCU, supported by two specialist trainees in acute medicine or internal medicine, one clinical fellow and an ACP. The post holder will share with the other consultants the responsibility for the continuity of care of patients treated at The Christie. The successful candidate will be expected to work with local managers and professional colleagues in the efficient running of services and will share administrative duties with consultant colleagues. The candidate will follow policies and procedures and the standing orders and financial instructions of The Christie NHS Foundation Trust.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD): The Trust supports CPD as laid down by the GMC and royal colleges and provides time and financial support for these activities.
Job Planning: The job plan outlines the post requirements and may be altered by joint agreement with the Divisional Clinical Director and Service Manager. Annual reviews are conducted and may include educational and supervision components and goals for the future. See the Trust’s Terms and Conditions and Job Planning Policy for details.
Essential Training/Mandatory Training: Maintain essential/mandatory training modules using allocated core SPA time.
Job Plan Timetable: The timetable is indicative and confirmed on commencement. The current rota cycle is 8 weeks. New consultants must have 0.25 SPAs within their job plan to support appraisal and supervision requirements (appraiser or supervisor for medical staff or ACP).
On-call and wellbeing
On-call commitments are required for the oncological critical care. Currently a 1:8 rota, with 2.2 PA allocation and 5% on-call supplement. There is a separate theatre on-call rota for emergency surgery. The Trust provides wellbeing support and leadership development, access to clinical support anaesthetist, and peer support within a supportive department.
Person specification
Attainments and Experience are listed as Essential and Desirable in separate blocks below. The essential items include Full GMC registration, CCT or CESR, FRCA or equivalent, ALS, MBChB/MBBS, commitment to CME, and experience in anaesthesia/intensive care, clinical governance, teaching, NHS work, and regulatory standards. Desirable items include additional degrees, extended skills (Echo/US), research involvement, publications, medical education experience, and leadership in anaesthesia/critical care.
Described sections include:
* Essential Attainments: Full GMC registration; CCT/CESR; medical indemnity; FRCA; ALS; MBChB/MBBS; CME;
* Desirable Attainments: MRCP/MD; Echo/US; research and publications; educational supervision and leadership;
Personal skills Essential: Organizational, interpersonal, English proficiency, teamwork, communication, leadership, reflective practice, NHS awareness. Desirable: Leadership in anaesthesia/critical care.
Training Essential: General and subspecialty training progression; risk management; intensive care training. Desirable: Experience outside anaesthesia in oncology/haematology; advanced training in surgery or intensive care; paediatric anaesthesia.
Compliance
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check: This post requires DBS check in line with Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Employer: The Christie NHS FT
Address: The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, 550 Wilmslow Road, Manchester, M20 4BX
Employer’s website: https://www.christie.nhs.uk/
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