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The weekly timetable for the post is flexible and can be agreed with Dr Tom Waddell prior to commencement in post.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The medical establishment provides:

There are currently three substantive consultants working in the Renal cancer disease group (Dr Tom Waddell, Dr Manon Pillai and Dr Victoria Foy), each with a part-time contribution to renal cancer.

The appointee will be at The Christie and will be based within the Department of Medical Oncology under the supervision of the three consultants. The post-holder will work closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team and will support the consultants, clinical fellows, specialty trainees, CNSs and ANPs. They will also support the research team in managing the renal disease group clinical trials portfolio. This will help to facilitate an increase in the number of available recruiting trials, together with increased recruitment of patients into new and existing research protocols.

Clinical Research fellows will have the following opportunities within the Department of Medical Oncology:
• Audit: Fellows play a key role in Clinical Audit as a member of The Christie Medical staff.
• Clinics: Research fellows in Medical Oncology usually attend a number of outpatient clinics per week (seeing new referrals, follow-ups and patients on clinical trials) and are expected to undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of these patients.
• Clinical Governance: Fellows are expected to participate in all relevant aspects of clinical governance, including maintaining up-to-date protocols, guidelines and clinical audit, under the supervision of the Consultants in the team.
• Education: There are numerous courses organised annually by the School of Oncology at The Christie. Please refer to The School of Oncology website: www.jobsincare.com/job/jTb3PmIO Protocol Development: Fellows may assist with the revision and development of evidence-based clinical trial protocols for patients.
• Research: There are excellent opportunities for research within the Department. Fellows are encouraged to contribute to current research projects within the unit and/or set up new projects. The Manchester Cancer Research Centre has been established to bring together the expertise, ambition and resources of partner organisations, which include the University of Manchester, the Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute, Cancer Research UK, in addition to The Christie NHS Foundation Trust.

In addition, there is an annual research event where all Medical Oncology fellows are encouraged to present their ongoing research and a little about themselves. There are also weekly teaching sessions in practical life skills related to Medical Oncology, such as interview skills, oral presentation skills, curriculum vitae preparation, media training, career development etc.

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ntinuing 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

The weekly timetable for the post is flexible and can be agreed with Dr Tom Waddell prior to commencement in post. As outlined previously, this would include a maximum of two research and two NHS clinics per week.

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

Qualifications

Awarded MRCP (or equivalent) qualification

Prior formal research qualification (MRes, MD, PhD etc)

CE

Professional Qualifications

General Medical Council (GMC) registration

CE

Research / Publications

Evidence of prior publications

Recent publication in a peer-reviewed journal

AF

2.

TRAINING

Good understanding of clinical trials in oncology

Prior direct trials experience in cancer esp renal cancer

I

3.

EXPERIENCE

Job Specific

Have clinical experience in Medical Oncology

Have clinical experience in renal cancer

AF

Management / Audit

Participation in clinical audit

Leading a clinical audit

AF

4.

TEACHING

Previous delivery of a teaching presentation / journal club

Ongoing involvement in teaching

AF

5.

PERSONAL SKILLS

Acceptability

Leadership

Good team player

Evidence of previous leadership role

I

Self- reliance

Good written and verbal communication skills

I

Motivation

Proactive and flexible approach to work

Willing to undergo training and to learn new skills as required.

I

6.

CIRCUMSTANCES

Domicile

Within 30 minutes travel time to the hospital.

Occupational Health Clearance.

Enhanced CRB Clearance.

I

Abbreviations for Methods of Assessment:

AF - Application Form

I - Interview

R - References

CE - Certification Evidence

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Awarded MRCP (or equivalent) qualification
General Medical Council (GMC) registration
Evidence of prior publications

Desirable criteria

Prior formal research qualification (MRes, MD, PhD etc)
Recent publication in a peer-reviewed journal

Experience

Essential criteria

Have clinical experience in Medical Oncology
Participation in clinical audit
Previous delivery of a teaching presentation / journal club

Desirable criteria

Have clinical experience in renal cancer
Leading a clinical audit
Ongoing involvement in teaching

Training

Essential criteria

Good understanding of clinical trials in oncology

Desirable criteria

Prior direct trials experience in cancer esp renal cancer

Personal skills

Essential criteria

Good team player
Good written and verbal communication skills
Proactive and flexible approach to work
Willing to undergo training and to learn new skills as required.

Circumstances Domicile

Essential criteria

Within 30 minutes travel time to the hospital.
Enhanced CRB Clearance.
Occupational Health Clearance.

The closing date for this post may be extended if there are insufficient applicants or brought forward if there is a high volume of applicants.

We want to ensure that everyone who works at the Christie or uses our services is welcomed, valued and treated with dignity and respect. The Christie values diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for all and fair representation across the organisation at all levels. In support of these commitments, we particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority people and people with disabilities for this post. Appointment will be only on merit.

We are committed to creating a balanced and diverse workforce. As such we welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Together we will foster inclusion and tackle inequity and health inequalities in cancer care.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy

All positions within the Christie are subject to the receipt of satisfactory written references, medical clearance and evidence of your Right to Work in the UK. Some roles will require a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Please note if you are successfully appointed to a post with this Trust, you will be required to pay for your own DBS Disclosure.

By applying for this post you are agreeing to The Christie NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. Please note, all communication regarding your application will be made via email, please ensure you check your junk/spam folders as emails are sometimes filtered there.

If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, I regret that on this occasion your application will have been unsuccessful.

The Inter-Authority Transfer (IAT) process is a critical and beneficial component of ESR and will form part of the recruitment process. In the event that you are successful following interview your previous NHS employment data, if applicable will be transferred from your current / most recent employer.

Overseas candidates wishing to apply for this position and who would require immigration sponsorship, may wish to self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post on the UKVI website.

You should be aware the Trust operates a No Smoking Policy and therefore employees are not permitted to smoke at work.

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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