Job summary
The clinical fellowship in proton therapy is a one year fellowship programme, allowing the fellow to gain experience in both clinical and research experience in proton therapy. The post will be split of clinical (80%) and research/CPD (20%).
Suitable trainees would have completed their FRCR examinations or equivalent and are senior specialty trainees in Clinical Oncology. Overseas applications are welcome.
Candidates to the post can expect to complete four monthly clinical rotations in disease sites: paediatrics, head and neck, CNS and skull base, sarcoma, lymphoma oesophageal and HPB, lung and breast. Exact details of the rotation can be discussed and tailored to suit the learning needs of the appointed fellow.
Fellows will have opportunities to lead and actively participate in research projects. In addition, there are management and leadership skill development opportunities during the fellowship.
Main duties of the job
The medical establishment provides specialist care for patients receiving proton therapy with five consultant clinical oncologists supporting paediatrics, four supporting head and neck tumours, three supporting adult CNS, four supporting sarcoma, one supporting oesophageal and HPB, one supporting breast, and another supporting lung currently.
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% 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
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The medical establishment provides specialist care for patients receiving proton therapy with five consultant clinical oncologists supporting paediatrics, four supporting head and neck tumours, three supporting adult CNS, four supporting sarcoma, two supporting oesophageal and HPB, one supporting breast, and two supporting lung currently.
The appointee will be based at The Christie and will provide senior input to the Christie Proton Therapy Service. This will mainly be daytime working hours but will include a component (on a rota) of early evening working to provide support to the proton therapy clinical service as required. Weekend and bank holiday clinical shifts are additionally paid as locum and participation in this is voluntary.
Continuing Professional Development
The Trust supports the requirements for continuing professional development (CPD) as laid down by the GMC and surgical colleges and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities.
Role Planning
Notional half-days
Out Patients (and Administration) 4
Radiotherapy Planning 3
MDTs 1
Research, 2
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10
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On call Commitments
This role does not require participation in the on-call rota.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential for the post
Desirable for the post
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
1. ATTAINMENTS
Educational
MBBCh or equivalent
Postgraduate qualifications in medicine.
CE
Qualifications
FRCR (clinical oncology) or equivalent in clinical/radiation oncology
MRCP (or equivalent)
CE
Professional Qualifications
GMC registration (or eligibility to)
ILETS/OET or equivalent (Please consult the GMG for criteria)
Other oncology/Radiotherapy related professional qualifications/Registration
CE/AF
Research / Publications
Research experience
Publications in scientific journals
Previous involvement in development and implementation of clinical trials
AF/I
2. TRAINING
To be in year 4 or above of Clinical Oncology training (or equivalent Experience)
AF/I
3. EXPERIENCE
Job Specific
Interest and experience in advanced radiation approaches
Attendance of proton beam therapy (PBT) courses/training.
Previous experience in PBT
AF/I
Management / Audit
Understands principles of audit
Relevant management experience in oncology
Evidence of participation
audit and clinical governance activity
AF/I
4. TEACHING
Experience in undergraduate and
postgraduate teaching
AF
5. PERSONAL SKILLS
Acceptability
Experience of working
independently and within a
team environment to
achieve timely and valued
objectives
Willingness to forge new
collaborations and new
ways of working
Patient friendly
I
Self- reliance
Willingness to learn new
skills
Must be resilient and well
organized
Confident in ability, but
knowing own limitations
Hardworking, enthusiastic
achiever
Good written and oral
communication skills
AF/I
Motivation
Developments in oncology
practice, particularly
advanced radiotherapy techniques
AF/I
6. CIRCUMSTANCES
Domicile
Within 30 minutes travel time to the hospital.
AF
Abbreviations for Methods of Assessment:
AF Application Form
I Interview
R References
CE Certification Evidence
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBCh or equivalent
- FRCR (clinical oncology) or equivalent in clinical/radiation oncology
- GMC registration (or eligibility to)
- ILETS/OET or equivalent (Please consult the GMG for criteria)
Desirable
- MRCP (or equivalent)
- Postgraduate qualifications in medicine.
- Other oncology/Radiotherapy related professional qualifications/Registration
CIRCUMSTANCES Domicile
Essential
- Within 30 minutes travel time to the hospital.
Experience
Essential
- Research experience
- To be in year 4 or above of Clinical Oncology training (or equivalent Experience)
- Interest and experience in advanced radiation approaches
- Understands principles of audit
Desirable
- Publications in scientific journals
- Previous involvement in development and implementation of clinical trials
- Attendance of proton beam therapy (PBT) courses/training.
- Previous experience in PBT
- Relevant management experience in oncology
- Evidence of participation audit and clinical governance activity
- Experience in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
PERSONAL SKILLS
Essential
- Experience of working independently and within a team environment to achieve timely and valued objectives
- Willingness to forge new collaborations and new ways of working
- Patient friendly
- Willingness to learn new skills
- Must be resilient and well organized
- Confident in ability, but knowing own limitations Hardworking, enthusiastic achiever
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Developments in oncology practice, particularly advanced radiotherapy techniques
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.
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
The Christie NHS FT
Address
PBT Medical Staffing - E00622
Manchester
M20 4BX