Colorectal Medical Oncology
The appointed locum medical oncologist will work within the colorectal team to deliver a comprehensive clinical service for colorectal cancer patients across outpatient, inpatient, and ambulatory settings.
* Administer Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT).
* Provide medical oncology input to the Colorectal MDT.
* Run a clinic at Macclesfield.
The Medical Oncology Colorectal Disease Group, chaired by Dr Michael Braun, comprises seven oncologists managing patients across the Greater Manchester and Cheshire Cancer Network.
* Central and peripheral delivery of systemic therapy per agreed protocols.
* Peripheral services through MDTs and outreach clinics.
Consultants work within a multidisciplinary team including nurse clinicians, clinical nurse specialists, clinical fellows, trainees, pharmacists, and research nurses.
Acute Oncology
The Trust provides inpatient care for selected non-elective admissions primarily related to malignancy or its treatment. All patients are under oncology care at the Trust. Additional elective admissions occur for treatment or procedures.
Bed base: 80 beds across several wards. Senior inpatient cover is shared between the patient’s oncology team (consultant and registrar) and the hospitalist team. This post includes 1 PA Acute Oncology support at Macclesfield.
Main Duties
* Patient Management: Oversee colorectal cancer patients receiving standard care and clinical trials, including treatment decisions and ongoing care.
* Clinical Governance: Participate in protocol updates, guideline maintenance, and clinical audits under consultant supervision.
* Research: Contribute to existing research projects and develop new opportunities within the team.
* Protocol Development: Revise and create evidence-based treatment protocols complete related administrative tasks.
* Professional Development: Maintain CPD in line with Royal College of Physicians recommendations.
* Teaching & Training: Deliver undergraduate teaching on oncology topics. Train junior doctors and multidisciplinary team members in inpatient and outpatient settings.
* Audit: Undertake clinical audits as part of The Christie Medical Staff Committee.
Acute Oncology (PA)
* Provide consultant-level support to Acute Oncology services at The Christie and Christie @ Macclesfield.
* Dedicated 3 sessions per week for acute oncology.
* Manage acute oncology patients admitted to The Christie NHS Foundation Trust.
* Attend and contribute to inpatient board rounds.
* Support and educate junior doctors.
* Attend Acute Oncology MDT at Macclesfield.
* Provide remote support for Macclesfield AO service, including service improvement initiatives.
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.
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 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 Responsibilities
Colorectal Medical Oncology: The medical oncologist appointed will work with the colorectal team to provide a comprehensive clinical service for colorectal patients. This includes outpatient, inpatient, and ambulatory settings, delivering SACT and providing medical oncology input to the colorectal MDT and a clinic at Macclesfield.
Acute Oncology: The Trust provides an inpatient service for selected non-elective admissions where the reason for admission is primarily related to the patient’s underlying malignant diagnosis or its treatment. All admissions are already in receipt of oncology care at the Trust.
Person Specification
Attainments
Essential
* MRCP or equivalent qualification
* GMC registration with a license to practice
Desirable
* Evidence of productive research activity
Training
Essential
* Certificate of completed specialist training or equivalent (or within 6 months of CCT by interview)
Desirable
* Evidence of tumour type specific training and experience
Experience
Essential
* Advanced Trainee Competencies LGI Cancers and Acute oncology experience
Desirable
* Productive engagement with clinical management/audit
Teaching
Essential
* Active in local teaching
Desirable
* Active in national/international teaching education
Personal Skills
Essential
* Is a team player prepared to adapt to changing circumstances.
* Dynamic, decision-making motivator.
* Confident in ability but knowing own limitations.
* Hard working, enthusiastic achiever.
Employer Details
Employer name: The Christie NHS FT
Address: Medical Oncology - E00251, Manchester, M20 4BX
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