Overview
The appointee will be expected to develop a significant interest in Lung Oncology delivering radiotherapy including SABR and systemic therapy.
The post holder will be one of 9 Clinical Oncology specialising in lung cancer and will be an active member of the MDT. The Lung Consultant team is supported by 5 ANP's and 8 CNS's.
Role and Responsibilities
The post holder will be actively involved in delivering all aspects of Radiotherapy including SABR. The post is also likely to deliver systemic therapy for NSCLC. The well supported team structure and ethos facilitates cross-cover of clinical work. Training/mentorship can be provided if required, working along side qualified experienced Nursing, Physics and Radiographic colleagues. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Clinical Network Services Division, as a permanent 6PA Clinical Oncology Lung Consultant working among a multi-disciplinary team to offer specialist medical input for patients within the Lung disease group. The post-holder will work alongside the current Lung Consultant Clinical Oncology Team and it is envisaged that the post holder will have clinical commitments in Lung oncology and be actively involved in this disease group, further developing the group's interests by participating in clinical and research activity. The successful candidate will be highly motivated and driven to improve patient care and experience. They will be an excellent oral and written communicator and they will use their well-developed clinical and professional leadership skills to encourage and promote best outcomes for patients, their relatives, and their carers. Excellent interpersonal skills are paramount for this post together with confidence to engage and work with a range of colleagues at all levels and from all professional groups.
About The Christie
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.
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