Consultant medical oncologist in melanoma and acute oncology

The successful candidate will join a team with an international reputation in the research and treatment of melanoma. The appointee will be based at The Christie and will provide consultant level care for patients with Melanoma. This includes providing outpatient care through the outpatient clinics and day case units where Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy Treatments are delivered, as well as inpatient care on the main adult oncology wards. In addition, there is a requirement to provide advice and guidance for melanoma patients admitted to other hospitals in the region. There are opportunities for research, teaching and development of the service. The successful candidate will be responsible for the management of patients with melanoma receiving standard therapy and in phase II/III trials including treatment decisions and ongoing care. They will be a core member of the MDT and work closely with other members of this. They will participate in all relevant aspects of clinical governance, including maintaining up to date protocols, guidelines and clinical audit. They successful candidate will contribute to current research projects and will be encouraged to establish new opportunities to expand and develop research within the team. The successful candidate will undertake revision and development of evidence-based protocols for patients and undertaking the administrative duties associated with the care of their patients. There is an expectation that the successful candidate will maintain a level of continuing professional development consistent with the recommendations of the Royal College of Physicians. They will contribute to the undergraduate teaching of medical students on oncology topics and providing lectures for the busy postgraduate teaching programme. There is an opportunity to lead on a number of teaching initiatives. 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. The appointee will be based at The Christie and will provide senior input to the following areas of delivery: Outpatient clinics SACT Services – Oak Road Treatment Centre, Christie @ Home, Outreach Inpatient Services - primarily Wards 11, 12, 4 and the Oncology Assessment Unit Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings Team meetings Educational meetings Audit The role will be responsible for: Management of patients with melanoma receiving standard therapy and in phase I/II/III trials including treatment decisions and ongoing care. Participating in all relevant aspects of clinical governance, including maintaining up to date protocols, guidelines and clinical audit Contributing to current research projects and establish new opportunities to expand and develop research within the team. Revision and development of evidence-based protocols for patients and undertaking the administrative duties associated with the care of their patients. Maintaining a level of continuing professional development consistent with the recommendations of the Royal College of Physicians. Contributing to the undergraduate teaching of medical students on oncology topics. Providing lectures for the busy postgraduate teaching programme. Actively contributing to the training of junior doctors and other multi-disciplinary team members in both in-patient and outpatient departments. Undertaking clinical audit as a member of The Christie Medical Staff Committee. The appointee will have office accommodation and access to secretarial support appropriate to the 10PA role. There is provision for both flexible working and working from home where applicable to the appointee’s timetable.