Job summary

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our dynamic Outpatients Department specialising in oncology. This is an exciting opportunity to work across two outpatient areas, supporting a wide range of specialities and helping to ensure the smooth and effective flow of our busy clinics.

The successful candidate will play a key role in assisting with admissions, dressings, injections, and patient assessments, while maintaining high standards of compassionate, evidence-based care. You will also be involved in supporting phlebotomy services (full training provided) and will advise and assist with calls from staff at Bloods Closer to Home sites, ensuring safe and consistent practice across services.

Main duties of the job

We require some of the key factors stated but not limited to:

o Deliver high-quality, patient-centred care within the outpatient setting.o Support clinicians in the assessment, treatment, and management of patients.o Undertake dressings, injections, and other clinical procedures within competency.o Confidently work within your own scope of practice and professional limits.o Adhere at all times to the NMC Code of Conduct, ensuring safe, ethical, and accountable nursing practice.o Contribute to the safe and effective flow of patients through outpatient clinics.o Liaise with and provide advice to staff working at Bloods Closer to Home sites.o Participate in phlebotomy after appropriate training.o Maintain accurate and timely patient records.o Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.o Demonstrate flexibility to meet the changing needs of the service, including working on bank holidays where required.o You will work alongside our multidisciplinary team to provide high quality holistic care to patientso You will need to be confident or open to learning and becoming competent in carrying out procedures such as venepuncture, cannulation and ECG's and will need to be able to support more junior members of staff in this capacity

About us

The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, looking after more than 64,000 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 25% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.

We are the largest radiotherapy provider in the NHS with one in 20 treatments delivered at The Christie. We have up to 15 linear accelerators operating across our network of sites. We operate the largest chemotherapy unit in the UK on our main site and treatments are also provided at 13 other networked sites, and in patients homes. And as a specialist tertiary surgical centre, we focus on rare cancers, complex procedures, and multidisciplinary approaches to cancer surgery, specialising in colorectal, peritoneal, gynaecological, urological and plastic surgery.

We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We have been named by the UK's National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), as one of the best hospitals providing opportunities for patients to participate in clinical research studies, with more than 800 studies open at any time, caring for over 3,000 patients.

Job summary

As part of a collaborative venture between The Christie NHS Foundation Trust (CFT) and Mid-Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) we are pleased to be able to offer the opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic Locum Consultant to join The Christie haematology clinical team based at Leighton Hospital. The post will support the service to provide an excellent and high-quality patient focused service to meet the demand from our patients and referring centres.

This job role is for 10 PAs per week plus on call for a Christie Clinical haematologist based at Leighton Hospital to provide clinical support to The Christie Haematology @ Leighton service. The post holder will join a team of 3 other experienced clinicians and a Lead Consultant.

Flexibility may be considered for those who are unable to work full-time due to personal reasons.

Main duties of the job

The successful post holder will be responsible for providing consultant level support to The Christie clinical haematology service and to implement best practice in Haematology.

The role will include three outpatient clinics per week, responsibility for outpatients attending the Macmillan Cancer Care Unit for treatment and provision of specialist input into the care of inpatients at Leighton Hospital. The post holder will have considerable liaison with local General Practitioners for haematological advice and will join the existing consultant's rota to manage this.

The post holder will be a core member of the haematology and lymphoma multi-disciplinary teams and the post also offers the opportunity to develop a special interest to suit the interests of the successful applicant and the unmet needs of the clinical haematology service.

A full and extensive overview of the responsibilities are detailed in the job description attached.

About us

The postholder will contribute to the delivery of high-quality consultant-led care across 7 days. This includes participation in planned weekend and weekday clinical activity to support safe, timely decision-making and continuity of care for patients.

The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, looking after more than 64,000 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 25% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.We are the largest radiotherapy provider in the NHS with one in 20 treatments delivered at The Christie. We have up to 15 linear accelerators operating across our network of sites. We operate the largest chemotherapy unit in the UK on our main site and treatments are also provided at 13 other networked sites, and in patients homes. And as a specialist tertiary surgical centre, we focus on rare cancers, complex procedures, and multidisciplinary approaches to cancer surgery, specialising in colorectal, peritoneal, gynaecological, urological and plastic surgery.We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We have been named by the UK's National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), as one of the best hospitals providing opportunities for patients to participate in clinical research studies, with more than 800 studies open at any time, caring for over 3,000 patients.

Details

Date posted

23 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year Per Annum Pro Rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

413-MD-C2026-25171-OO

Job locations

Haematology Mid Cheshire - E01009

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more details please see the attached Job description and person specification.

The Christie Clinical Haematology service at Leighton will receive most referrals to the service from the Crewe/Nantwich and Northwich areas, with small numbers received from elsewhere across Cheshire and North Staffordshire; the catchment area is approximately 300,000. The clinical haematology service activity delivered at Leighton Hospital was around 1,300 first attendances patients and for the financial year of 2023-2024 and approximately 10,000 follow up attendances. All outpatients are managed from the Leighton Hospital site either as face-to-face or telephone appointments.

The clinical haematology inpatient and outpatient case mix consists of general haematology, low grade haematological malignancy which includes chronic myeloid and chronic lymphocytic leukaemia, low grade non-Hodgkins lymphoma, high grade NHL, Hodgkin lymphoma, multiple myeloma plus myelodysplasias and a variety of haemostatic and thrombotic problems. Cases of acute leukaemia in younger patients requiring intensive chemotherapy, and lymphoma/myeloma requiring stem-cell transplantation are referred to the main Christie site in Withington.

The treatment of haematological malignancies is by protocol and is also based on the BCSH and North West Haemato-Oncology guidelines. There is a designated pharmacy service for preparing some cytotoxic chemotherapies and some will be supplied via a third party provider. Chemotherapy is electronically prescribed using the iQemo computerised system. Currently patients with low and high grade Non-Hodgkins lymphoma and Hodgkins lymphoma receive intravenous chemotherapy on the Macmillan Cancer Unit. Increasing use is made of the availability of novel chemotherapy agents via the Cancer Drugs Fund and by individual funding requests. During out of hours the medical team on-call provides cover for inpatients including arranging emergency admissions but will liaise with the on-call haematologist for appropriate advice.

When appropriate, patients with haemoglobinopathies are referred to the Sickle cell and Thalassaemia Centre at the Central Manchester Hospital. Patients with haemophilia and other congenital bleeding disorders are referred to the Thrombosis and Haemostasis Centre at the Manchester Royal Infirmary.Multidisciplinary teamwork is provided by two excellent weekly meetings (separate lymphoma and Haematology multidisciplinary team meetings) via video link with the Christie Hospital which includes histopathology and radiology support.

Job description Job responsibilities For more details please see the attached Job description and person specification. The Christie Clinical Haematology service at Leighton will receive most referrals to the service from the Crewe/Nantwich and Northwich areas, with small numbers received from elsewhere across Cheshire and North Staffordshire; the catchment area is approximately 300,000. The clinical haematology service activity delivered at Leighton Hospital was around 1,300 first attendances patients and for the financial year of 2023-2024 and approximately 10,000 follow up attendances. All outpatients are managed from the Leighton Hospital site either as face-to-face or telephone appointments. The clinical haematology inpatient and outpatient case mix consists of general haematology, low grade haematological malignancy which includes chronic myeloid and chronic lymphocytic leukaemia, low grade non-Hodgkins lymphoma, high grade NHL, Hodgkin lymphoma, multiple myeloma plus myelodysplasias and a variety of haemostatic and thrombotic problems. Cases of acute leukaemia in younger patients requiring intensive chemotherapy, and lymphoma/myeloma requiring stem-cell transplantation are referred to the main Christie site in Withington. The treatment of haematological malignancies is by protocol and is also based on the BCSH and North West Haemato-Oncology guidelines. There is a designated pharmacy service for preparing some cytotoxic chemotherapies and some will be supplied via a third party provider. Chemotherapy is electronically prescribed using the iQemo computerised system. Currently patients with low and high grade Non-Hodgkins lymphoma and Hodgkins lymphoma receive intravenous chemotherapy on the Macmillan Cancer Unit. Increasing use is made of the availability of novel chemotherapy agents via the Cancer Drugs Fund and by individual funding requests. During out of hours the medical team on-call provides cover for inpatients including arranging emergency admissions but will liaise with the on-call haematologist for appropriate advice. When appropriate, patients with haemoglobinopathies are referred to the Sickle cell and Thalassaemia Centre at the Central Manchester Hospital. Patients with haemophilia and other congenital bleeding disorders are referred to the Thrombosis and Haemostasis Centre at the Manchester Royal Infirmary.Multidisciplinary teamwork is provided by two excellent weekly meetings (separate lymphoma and Haematology multidisciplinary team meetings) via video link with the Christie Hospital which includes histopathology and radiology support.

Person Specification

Attainments

Essential

• FRCP / MRCP or equivalent
• FRCPath or equivalent
• GMC Registration with a license to practice
• Experience of teaching/training

Desirable

• Additional research or teaching qualification
• MD/PhD
• Experience of recent and current research and or relevant publications

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of training and expertise in clinical and laboratory haematology
• Clinical experience and knowledge in: General Haematology Blood Transfusion Coagulation Malignant Haematology
• Evidence of continuing personal and professional development and keeps up to date with medical advances
• Knowledge and appreciation of the core legal, ethical and political issues which govern medical practice
• Evidence of clinical leadership and people management skills.
• Ensure delivery of a quality service
• Able to implement policies and plans
• Effectively review and allocate resources
• Review and manage progress
• Clear understanding of performance management and supports a performance culture
• Accountable for performance of self and others
• Empowers others to take responsibility
• Able to develop and recognise the performance of others
• Experience in teaching undergraduates and postgraduates

Desirable

• Management training
• Attendance at 'Teaching for Teachers' or similar course
• Teaching qualification

Personal Skills

Essential

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Can own/commit to shared goals
• Can build effective teams and partnerships
• Flexibility, commitment and compatibility with colleagues and multidisciplinary staff in the department.
• Flexible and adaptable to change
• Acts with integrity - honest and trustworthy towards both patients and staff
• Is comfortable dealing with People
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Awareness of personal limitations.

CIRCUMSTANCES Domicile

Essential

• Able to return to site within approximately 60 minutes if required when on-call
• Willingness to travel to other sites when necessary

Person Specification Attainments Essential FRCP / MRCP or equivalent FRCPath or equivalent GMC Registration with a license to practice Experience of teaching/training Desirable Additional research or teaching qualification MD/PhD Experience of recent and current research and or relevant publications Experience Essential Evidence of training and expertise in clinical and laboratory haematology Clinical experience and knowledge in: General Haematology Blood Transfusion Coagulation Malignant Haematology Evidence of continuing personal and professional development and keeps up to date with medical advances Knowledge and appreciation of the core legal, ethical and political issues which govern medical practice Evidence of clinical leadership and people management skills. Ensure delivery of a quality service Able to implement policies and plans Effectively review and allocate resources Review and manage progress Clear understanding of performance management and supports a performance culture Accountable for performance of self and others Empowers others to take responsibility Able to develop and recognise the performance of others Experience in teaching undergraduates and postgraduates Desirable Management training Attendance at 'Teaching for Teachers' or similar course Teaching qualification Personal Skills Essential Excellent written and oral communication skills. Can own/commit to shared goals Can build effective teams and partnerships Flexibility, commitment and compatibility with colleagues and multidisciplinary staff in the department. Flexible and adaptable to change Acts with integrity - honest and trustworthy towards both patients and staff Is comfortable dealing with People Ability to work under pressure. Awareness of personal limitations. CIRCUMSTANCES Domicile Essential Able to return to site within approximately 60 minutes if required when on-call Willingness to travel to other sites when necessary

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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 (Opens in a new tab). 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 (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

The Christie NHS FT

Address

Haematology Mid Cheshire - E01009

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.christie.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Christie NHS FT

Address

Haematology Mid Cheshire - E01009

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.christie.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Therapeutic Radiographer to join our friendly Proton Beam Therapy (PBT) team.We offer an excellent new starter induction programme and a wide range of training and development opportunities. These include support from our specialist education team and opportunities to attend and present at our Proton School.As a Band 6 Radiographer, you will be a key member of the treatment team, taking responsibility for the day-to-day running of a proton gantry, managing a diverse patient workload and supervising staff, with support from the Proton Superintendent Radiographers. The role offers excellent multidisciplinary working with anaesthetics, nursing and physics teams.We are looking for an experienced treatment radiographer with broad knowledge of radiotherapy equipment and techniques, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a commitment to developing themselves, the team and the Proton Service.Our Varian centre uses state-of-the-art ProBeam spot-scanning technology and provides a welcoming and supportive working environment.HCPC registration is essential.Full and part-time applications are welcome, with temporary posts available. Shifts operate between 06:00 and 23:00 to meet service needs.Informal enquiries and departmental tours are warmly welcomed.

Main duties of the job

Main duties include:o Lead, coordinate and supervise staff operating radiotherapy equipment, acting as lead practitioner and making appropriate decisions regarding workload, patient care and treatment delivery.o Safely and accurately operate complex radiotherapy and imaging equipment, completing required checks and reporting faults or variances.o Evaluate treatment delivery through appropriate verification procedures and accurately position patients throughout the radiotherapy pathway.o Ensure safe and timely delivery of the workload, maintaining accurate records and complying with departmental policies and procedures.o Assess relevant clinical information and provide safe, effective and individualised patient care.o Communicate sensitive information compassionately, providing patients and carers with information and emotional support throughout their radiotherapy pathway.o Work in accordance with the departmental Quality Management System, reporting variances and contributing to the review and development of procedures.o Participate in audit, research and the implementation of new techniques and processes.o Work in accordance with relevant radiation legislation, local rules and departmental procedures.o Complete required competencies within agreed timescales.o Participate in shift, weekend, bank holiday and on-call working as required.

About us

The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, looking after more than 64,000 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 25% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.

We are the largest radiotherapy provider in the NHS with one in 20 treatments delivered at The Christie. We have up to 15 linear accelerators operating across our network of sites. We operate the largest chemotherapy unit in the UK on our main site and treatments are also provided at 13 other networked sites, and in patients homes. And as a specialist tertiary surgical centre, we focus on rare cancers, complex procedures, and multidisciplinary approaches to cancer surgery, specialising in colorectal, peritoneal, gynaecological, urological and plastic surgery.

We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We have been named by the UK's National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), as one of the best hospitals providing opportunities for patients to participate in clinical research studies, with more than 800 studies open at any time, caring for over 3,000 patients.

Details

Date posted

21 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year Per annum, Pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

413-112223-CNS-LM

Job locations

PBT Radiotherapy - E00625

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To ensure that the highly complex radiotherapy and imaging equipment is safe and accurate to operate, both for staff and patients, undertaking the appropriate machine checks and reporting any variances, faults, and malfunctions.

Undertake and evaluate radiation dose delivery and complex calculations involving a range of radiation types and energies.

Interpret, monitor, and evaluate the treatment prescriptions to ensure that radiotherapy is delivered accurately and reproducibly and in accordance with the quality system.

Evaluate delivery of radiotherapy through application and interpretation of treatment verification procedures.

Ensure the team follows appropriate systems and working methods to achieve the safe, timely achievement of workload targets.

Accurately position patient and operate highly complex radiotherapy and imaging equipment along the radiotherapy pathway.

Ensure the team keeps accurate records and comply with necessary policies and procedures.

Analyse systematically and evaluate all data and information relevant to patients diagnosis, ensuring the patient and their relatives are treated with dignity and respect at all times.

Communicate confidential sensitive information, and provide emotional support, to patients and their carers/relatives including children and the terminally ill. Provide information to patients and their carers with regard to the radiotherapy pathway and expected side effects.

Communicate accurate and timely information with all other disciplines involved along the patients pathway.

With the team on the unit, patients and the wider multidisciplinary team manage areas of conflict and escalate as necessary.

Anticipate and identify common and complex treatment related side effects, offering advice and where necessary refer to other relevant health care professionals.

Provide, receive, and use sensitive information, maintaining patient confidentiality at all times, in line with information governance legislation.

Apply safe and effective moving and handling skills in order to protect patients and staff and abide by Health and safety legislation in the workplace.

Minimise risk of cross infection through contamination by bodily fluids/matter. In accordance with the infection control policy.

Implement the procedures and work instructions described for the department in accredited quality management system and report any variances.

Contribute to development of the quality management system by reviewing and writing work instructions and operating procedures.

Ensure all work and actions comply with local rules and current UK Ionising Radiation Regulations 1999 and IR(ME)R 2017.

Be aware of and participate in the audit and research within the department and the implementation of new processes and techniques.

Undertake training and competency to dispense medication under Patient Group Direction (PGD).

Participate in the extended shift system, bank holidays, weekend working and on-call.

Any other duties negotiated with the post holder, to develop their role in the organisation.

Achieve all the competencies as outlined by the radiotherapy education team, within a time period as outlined by line manager.

Supervisory & managerial

Lead, co-ordinate, supervise and manage a team of staff operating radiotherapy equipment and act as lead practitioner, making assessments and key decisions in regard to workload management, patient care, and treatment.

Teaching and training

Provide mentorship and guidance for junior staff and be a good role model.

. Participate in an annual Personal Development Review.

Attend all essential training and clinical updates as required and ensure your team also attend all relevant training.

Assimilate new ideas and techniques and have an ability to assess their value.

Assist in the supervision and training/teaching of pre-registration students and new members of staff.

Highlight to line manager all issues of inadequate performance, including capability and poor professional standards, for students and employees. Provide evidence where necessary and requested.

Job description Job responsibilities To ensure that the highly complex radiotherapy and imaging equipment is safe and accurate to operate, both for staff and patients, undertaking the appropriate machine checks and reporting any variances, faults, and malfunctions. Undertake and evaluate radiation dose delivery and complex calculations involving a range of radiation types and energies. Interpret, monitor, and evaluate the treatment prescriptions to ensure that radiotherapy is delivered accurately and reproducibly and in accordance with the quality system. Evaluate delivery of radiotherapy through application and interpretation of treatment verification procedures. Ensure the team follows appropriate systems and working methods to achieve the safe, timely achievement of workload targets. Accurately position patient and operate highly complex radiotherapy and imaging equipment along the radiotherapy pathway. Ensure the team keeps accurate records and comply with necessary policies and procedures. Analyse systematically and evaluate all data and information relevant to patients diagnosis, ensuring the patient and their relatives are treated with dignity and respect at all times. Communicate confidential sensitive information, and provide emotional support, to patients and their carers/relatives including children and the terminally ill. Provide information to patients and their carers with regard to the radiotherapy pathway and expected side effects. Communicate accurate and timely information with all other disciplines involved along the patients pathway. With the team on the unit, patients and the wider multidisciplinary team manage areas of conflict and escalate as necessary. Anticipate and identify common and complex treatment related side effects, offering advice and where necessary refer to other relevant health care professionals. Provide, receive, and use sensitive information, maintaining patient confidentiality at all times, in line with information governance legislation. Apply safe and effective moving and handling skills in order to protect patients and staff and abide by Health and safety legislation in the workplace. Minimise risk of cross infection through contamination by bodily fluids/matter. In accordance with the infection control policy. Implement the procedures and work instructions described for the department in accredited quality management system and report any variances. Contribute to development of the quality management system by reviewing and writing work instructions and operating procedures. Ensure all work and actions comply with local rules and current UK Ionising Radiation Regulations 1999 and IR(ME)R 2017. Be aware of and participate in the audit and research within the department and the implementation of new processes and techniques. Undertake training and competency to dispense medication under Patient Group Direction (PGD). Participate in the extended shift system, bank holidays, weekend working and on-call. Any other duties negotiated with the post holder, to develop their role in the organisation. Achieve all the competencies as outlined by the radiotherapy education team, within a time period as outlined by line manager. Supervisory & managerial Lead, co-ordinate, supervise and manage a team of staff operating radiotherapy equipment and act as lead practitioner, making assessments and key decisions in regard to workload management, patient care, and treatment. Teaching and training Provide mentorship and guidance for junior staff and be a good role model. . Participate in an annual Personal Development Review. Attend all essential training and clinical updates as required and ensure your team also attend all relevant training. Assimilate new ideas and techniques and have an ability to assess their value. Assist in the supervision and training/teaching of pre-registration students and new members of staff. Highlight to line manager all issues of inadequate performance, including capability and poor professional standards, for students and employees. Provide evidence where necessary and requested.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• DCR(T), BSc (Hons) or PGDip in Therapeutic Radiography).
• HCPC registration.

Desirable

• Attendance at post-registration training events, M-level modules or management/leadership training.

Experience

Essential

• Clinical Experience within a treatment setting demonstrated by evidence of a contemporary range of treatment equipment and techniques including ablative techniques (SRS/SABR).
• Supporting colleagues in managing patients including protocol variations, response to imaging/changes in treatments.
• Experience in on-treatment imaging and relevant on-set clinical decision making.
• Experience of quality, governance and service improvement. Contributing to a ISO9001-accredited system or similar.
• Reporting of incidents, errors, complaints and compliments.
• Participating in technical developments.
• Experience of working within a team environment.

Desirable

• Awareness of contemporary trends in advanced radiotherapy.
• Awareness of clinical practice at other Radiotherapy centres.
• Awareness of trial protocols and procedures.

Skills

Essential

• Ability to manage difficult conversations.
• Ability in conflict resolution with all grades of staff, patients, carers and general public.
• Ability to foster a team-environment, motivating colleagues.
• Ability to impart messages including in group setting, utilising presentation aids as appropriate
• Ability to manage colleagues.
• Ability to manage workload.
• Ability to manage pathways.
• Ability to analyse data and formulate plans based on these.
• Ability to make sound judgements to support clinical decisions.
• Ability to utilise core clinical IT (e.g. R&V systems, PACS/RIS systems, PAS systems).
• Ability to utilise clinical support IT (e.g. quality management systems, incident reporting systems, audit software).
• Ability to utilise core non-clinical IT (e.g. MS Office etc).

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of the principles of radiotherapy applied to all aspects of the radiotherapy pathway.
• Evidence of radiotherapy physics, anatomy and radiobiological knowledge.
• Understanding of referral pathways and the patient's journey up to, through and beyond radiotherapy.
• Good knowledge of other relevant legislation, guidance and national working parties in radiotherapy.
• Advanced knowledge of IR(ME)R 2017 and IRR 2017 and responsibilities relating to own professional practice.
• Knowledge of Data Protection legislation, health and safety legislation, etc.
• Awareness of the professional context including the role and function of the College of Radiographers, the National Radiotherapy Board and the National Radiotherapy Implementation Group A/I SKILLS.

Values

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

Person Specification Qualifications Essential DCR(T), BSc (Hons) or PGDip in Therapeutic Radiography). HCPC registration. Desirable Attendance at post-registration training events, M-level modules or management/leadership training. Experience Essential Clinical Experience within a treatment setting demonstrated by evidence of a contemporary range of treatment equipment and techniques including ablative techniques (SRS/SABR). Supporting colleagues in managing patients including protocol variations, response to imaging/changes in treatments. Experience in on-treatment imaging and relevant on-set clinical decision making. Experience of quality, governance and service improvement. Contributing to a ISO9001-accredited system or similar. Reporting of incidents, errors, complaints and compliments. Participating in technical developments. Experience of working within a team environment. Desirable Awareness of contemporary trends in advanced radiotherapy. Awareness of clinical practice at other Radiotherapy centres. Awareness of trial protocols and procedures. Skills Essential Ability to manage difficult conversations. Ability in conflict resolution with all grades of staff, patients, carers and general public. Ability to foster a team-environment, motivating colleagues. Ability to impart messages including in group setting, utilising presentation aids as appropriate Ability to manage colleagues. Ability to manage workload. Ability to manage pathways. Ability to analyse data and formulate plans based on these. Ability to make sound judgements to support clinical decisions. Ability to utilise core clinical IT (e.g. R&V systems, PACS/RIS systems, PAS systems). Ability to utilise clinical support IT (e.g. quality management systems, incident reporting systems, audit software). Ability to utilise core non-clinical IT (e.g. MS Office etc). Knowledge Essential Knowledge of the principles of radiotherapy applied to all aspects of the radiotherapy pathway. Evidence of radiotherapy physics, anatomy and radiobiological knowledge. Understanding of referral pathways and the patient's journey up to, through and beyond radiotherapy. Good knowledge of other relevant legislation, guidance and national working parties in radiotherapy. Advanced knowledge of IR(ME)R 2017 and IRR 2017 and responsibilities relating to own professional practice. Knowledge of Data Protection legislation, health and safety legislation, etc. Awareness of the professional context including the role and function of the College of Radiographers, the National Radiotherapy Board and the National Radiotherapy Implementation Group A/I SKILLS. Values Essential Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

The Christie NHS FT

Address

PBT Radiotherapy - E00625

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.christie.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Christie NHS FT

Address

PBT Radiotherapy - E00625

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.christie.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

The Palatine Ward is a joint collaboration between the haematology and transplant service and the teenage and young adult service, providing high quality care for adult patients with haematological malignancies and TYA (16-24 year old) patients with all types of cancers. We also treat paediatric patients receiving radioiodine treatment.

We are a 31 bedded ward with specialist side rooms for isolating severely immunocompromised patients. We give established evidence-based specialist treatments including chemotherapy and stem cell transplants; all supported by a comprehensive and thorough training process, inclusive of UKONS certificate for the delivery of Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment. Our Clinical Practice Facilitator team are here to support you for your education and development needs and you will be fully supported during your orientation program and beyond. We believe in team work on The Palatine Ward. We work in small teams which cover a cohort of patients, to provide 24-hour care to give therapy, provide symptom control, treat sepsis and maintain an overall holistic approach for the individuals we care for.

We are looking for a motivated adult or children's nurse to work in our fast paced but patient focused environment. You must want to develop new skills and knowledge around specialised cancer treatments. You will be caring, interested in haematology-oncology and the ever-advancing innovations in treatment and care.

Main duties of the job

A nurse on Palatine Ward will deliver care to a team of patients by monitoring them closely, performing clinical observations and fluid balance, administer medication, escalating concerns to the Acute Oncology Outreach team and senior colleagues. There will be training and develop opportunities provided to ensure the nurse becomes competent in accessing central lines and in the delivery of SACT. As the role develops the nurse would be expected to undertake the exciting role of stem cell re-infusion and CAR T-cell administration - these interventions are preceded by a strict conditioning process which the nurse will be responsible to administer.

At The Christie we have a large specialist Multi-Disciplinary Team who all strive to provide Gold Standard care to our patients, it will be within the role of the staff nurse to independently liaise with key MDT members to maintain excellent care provision.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated nurse, with excellent time management skills and well developed interpersonal and communication skills. A vested interest in Haematology and TYA Oncology is essential. To grow this interest and the skills of the nurse within this role, we will invest in their development with a period of supernumerary practice, a comprehensive inhouse training package, support from the CPF team and coaching from a preceptor/allocated team member. There will also be opportunity for further education and training as your career progresses.

About us

The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, looking after more than 64,000 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 25% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.

We are the largest radiotherapy provider in the NHS with one in 20 treatments delivered at The Christie. We have up to 15 linear accelerators operating across our network of sites. We operate the largest chemotherapy unit in the UK on our main site and treatments are also provided at 13 other networked sites, and in patients homes. And as a specialist tertiary surgical centre, we focus on rare cancers, complex procedures, and multidisciplinary approaches to cancer surgery, specialising in colorectal, peritoneal, gynaecological, urological and plastic surgery.

We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We have been named by the UK's National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), as one of the best hospitals providing opportunities for patients to participate in clinical research studies, with more than 800 studies open at any time, caring for over 3,000 patients.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated nurse to join the Cellular Therapy Programme at The Christie as a Cellular Therapy Coordinator on a maternity leave cover basis.

The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating the complex patient pathway for patients undergoing stem cell transplant, cellular therapy, including CAR-T cell therapy and other advanced cellular therapy treatments. Working as part of a highly specialist multidisciplinary team, you will coordinate care across the patient pathway, ensuring effective communication between clinical teams, patients and external organisations and supporting the safe and timely delivery of treatment.

The role requires excellent organisational and communication skills, strong clinical knowledge and the ability to coordinate multiple complex pathways simultaneously. You will work closely with the Cellular Therapy Programme, transplant and donor coordinators, clinical nurse specialists, medical teams.

Experience in haematology, transplantation, cellular therapy or CAR-T therapy is required. The successful candidate will demonstrate sound clinical judgement, excellent coordination skills and the ability to work effectively within a complex multidisciplinary environment.

Main duties of the job

You will coordinate and support the delivery of stem cell transplant and cellular therapy pathways from referral and assessment through to treatment and follow-up, ensuring that patients receive safe, timely and coordinated care. Coordinating individual patient pathways for cellular therapy, ensuring that key investigations, assessments, appointments and treatment milestones are completed within required timescales. Acting as a key point of contact for patients, carers and members of the multidisciplinary team throughout the cellular therapy pathway. governance, audit, risk management and continuous improvement, contribute to the development and review of SOPs, and help ensure appropriate documentation and traceability.

Liaising closely with medical teams, clinical nurse specialists, transplant and donor coordinators, apheresis, pharmacy, laboratories and other specialist services to facilitate effective pathway coordination. Supporting the coordination of HSCT, & other cellular therapy treatments, ensuring appropriate communication and documentation at each stage of the pathway.

Monitoring pathway progress, identifying potential delays or risks and escalating issues appropriately to ensure timely treatment.

Supporting effective communication and handover between inpatient, outpatient and specialist services.

Providing patients and families with clear information and support throughout what can be a complex and emotionally challenging treatment pathway.

About us

The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, looking after more than 64,000 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 25% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.

We are the largest radiotherapy provider in the NHS with one in 20 treatments delivered at The Christie. We have up to 15 linear accelerators operating across our network of sites. We operate the largest chemotherapy unit in the UK on our main site and treatments are also provided at 13 other networked sites, and in patients homes. And as a specialist tertiary surgical centre, we focus on rare cancers, complex procedures, and multidisciplinary approaches to cancer surgery, specialising in colorectal, peritoneal, gynaecological, urological and plastic surgery.

We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We have been named by the UK's National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), as one of the best hospitals providing opportunities for patients to participate in clinical research studies, with more than 800 studies open at any time, caring for over 3,000 patients.

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to manage inpatients with cancer. The role involves the acute and day-to-day management of patients with cancer who are admitted to The Christie either due to acute illness, acute complications of their cancer or its treatment.There is exposure to cutting-edge oncological therapies that are being delivered to patients. There is also the opportunity to work closely with specialist oncologists in both the inpatient and outpatient management of patients with cancer. There is access to an elective chemotherapy unit, a supportive oncology multidisciplinary team (including palliative care, specialist therapy, specialist nutrition and associated oncological specialities) an interventional procedures unit, acute assessment unit and specialist treatment services.This job will lead to the development of an individual's ability to manage patients with cancer, including oncological emergencies. We are also a very quality improvement, education and research active site and a prospective employee will have the opportunity to partake in these activities

**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.**

Main duties of the job

Acute and day-to-day management of patients with cancer who are admitted to hospital (both elective and emergency).Support specialist oncology teams to deliver high-quality care to patients with cancer and to facilitate safe discharge from hospital.Deliver empathic and excellent palliative care to patients in whom that is a key management priority.Support the acute assessment unit.Partake in educational activities for self-development on site.

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.

The postholder will contribute to the delivery of high quality consultant led care across 7 days. This includes participation in planned weekend and weekday clinical activity to support safe, timely decision making and continuity of care for patients

Details

Date posted

13 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£55,355 to £77,348 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

413-MD-RR2026-167-DM

Job locations

Junior Oncology Fellows - E00250

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThis post forms part of a team of resident doctors who manage patients under the supervision of and with the support of senior oncology specialist teams.

The appointee will be based at The Christie and will provide medical input to patients admitted to the acute assessment and inpatient wards at The Christie. There will also be requirement to attend some outpatient clinics and specialist treatment units.The post holder will be required to continue their own self-development as highlighted in the GMCs Good Medical Practice framework which includes attending mandatory educational sessions organized by the clinical and educational directorates, governance meetings, partaking in risk management, portfolio management, annual appraisal. There will be opportunities to partake in quality improvement, research and leadership activities. All prospective junior oncology fellows will be appointed a clinical/educational supervisor who will support them during their work.

Continuing Professional DevelopmentThe 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 planningWeekend working will consist of clinical activities that are scheduled in advance and reviewed where required as work schedules are reviewed, taking account of service needs.

On call CommitmentsThis role does not require participation in the on-call rota.

Job description Job responsibilities DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThis post forms part of a team of resident doctors who manage patients under the supervision of and with the support of senior oncology specialist teams. The appointee will be based at The Christie and will provide medical input to patients admitted to the acute assessment and inpatient wards at The Christie. There will also be requirement to attend some outpatient clinics and specialist treatment units.The post holder will be required to continue their own self-development as highlighted in the GMCs Good Medical Practice framework which includes attending mandatory educational sessions organized by the clinical and educational directorates, governance meetings, partaking in risk management, portfolio management, annual appraisal. There will be opportunities to partake in quality improvement, research and leadership activities. All prospective junior oncology fellows will be appointed a clinical/educational supervisor who will support them during their work. Continuing Professional DevelopmentThe 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 planningWeekend working will consist of clinical activities that are scheduled in advance and reviewed where required as work schedules are reviewed, taking account of service needs. On call CommitmentsThis role does not require participation in the on-call rota.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Basic Medical Qualification
• GMC registration
• Evidence of attainment of Foundation competencies.

Desirable

• MRCP Part 1
• Demonstration of aptitude for carrying out research
• ALS

Experience

Essential

• 2 years postgraduate experience
• Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit and research
• Demonstrates involvement in education of others

Desirable

• Evidence of active participation in audit
• Previous NHS Experience

Personal skills

Essential

• Good communication skills (written and verbal)
• Good interpersonal skills
• To recognise personal limitations but to work competently within these boundaries
• Capacity to work under pressure, and manage/prioritise time and information effectively
• Evidence of career progression consistent with personal circumstances

Desirable

• Membership of appropriate professional society/societies, knowledge of up-to-date literature

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Basic Medical Qualification GMC registration Evidence of attainment of Foundation competencies. Desirable MRCP Part 1 Demonstration of aptitude for carrying out research ALS Experience Essential 2 years postgraduate experience Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit and research Demonstrates involvement in education of others Desirable Evidence of active participation in audit Previous NHS Experience Personal skills Essential Good communication skills (written and verbal) Good interpersonal skills To recognise personal limitations but to work competently within these boundaries Capacity to work under pressure, and manage/prioritise time and information effectively Evidence of career progression consistent with personal circumstances Desirable Membership of appropriate professional society/societies, knowledge of up-to-date literature

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

The Christie NHS FT

Address

Junior Oncology Fellows - E00250

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.christie.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Christie NHS FT

Address

Junior Oncology Fellows - E00250

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.christie.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Research and Innovation, Christie Patient Centred Research (CPCR) unit at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust. Applications are invited for a Research Intern to join the CPCR team and gain experience in a variety of research projects focused on improving patient experience and quality of life.We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual currently undertaking a degree in nursing, social work or related subject. Responsibilities include assisting and facilitating data collection, data analysis and preparation of reports/publications.The internship is part of the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Undergraduate Internship Programme which aims to engage and attract students from underrepresented professions in the early stages of their academic studies to consider a career in health and social care research.

Main duties of the job

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Planning and Organisationalo Work with CPCR team members to meet project milestones

Communicationo Actively participate in meetings as required.

Research Governanceo Ensure that all projects adhere to Good Clinical Practice guidelines.

Project Facilitationo Support Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) activities. o Assist with report writing and manuscript preparation.

Equality and Diversityo Carry out all duties in a way that supports equality and values diversity. This responsibility includes actions in relation to all internal and external stakeholders. o To facilitate the promotion and support of equality in access to research and value diversity ensuring the service provided meets the needs of all service users.

Other o Be responsible for promoting the work and reputation of the Trust and supporting its wider activities.o Be responsible for ensuring that personal, professional and corporate essential training requirements for self and staff under line management are met. Proactively engage in the PDR process ensuring that preparation work, objectives and personal development needs are identified and met.

About us

The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, looking after more than 64,000 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 25% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.

We are the largest radiotherapy provider in the NHS with one in 20 treatments delivered at The Christie. We have up to 15 linear accelerators operating across our network of sites. We operate the largest chemotherapy unit in the UK on our main site and treatments are also provided at 13 other networked sites, and in patients homes. And as a specialist tertiary surgical centre, we focus on rare cancers, complex procedures, and multidisciplinary approaches to cancer surgery, specialising in colorectal, peritoneal, gynaecological, urological and plastic surgery.

We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We have been named by the UK's National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), as one of the best hospitals providing opportunities for patients to participate in clinical research studies, with more than 800 studies open at any time, caring for over 3,000 patients.

Details

Date posted

13 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year Per annum, Pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

413-110187-RI-TM

Job locations

CPCR - Q02158

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will support project activities within the Christie Patient Centred Research (CPCR) team. CPCR lead a range of research projects exploring patient experience and quality of life. Duties will be varied but will include data collection and analysis, dissemination, administrative functions and literature reviews.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The specific responsibilities will depend on the requirements of each team, but may include:

Act as a point of contact for the Research and Development core team, study sponsors, clinical research organisations and specific research teams, communicating directly with them regarding data queries, monitoring visits and other enquiries relevant to general trial conduct.

Assist with the general administrative duties associated with the set up and initiation of trials within CPCR, under the Research Associate/Research Assistant.

Assist with completion of activity logs. Maintain investigator site files and essential documentation in accordance with ICH-GCP and Trust SOPs to ensure they are kept inspection ready at all times.

Assist with the processing of trial documentation (e.g. IRAS forms, amendment submissions, protocol registration) in accordance with ICH-GCP and Trust SOPs and timelines, under the supervision of the Research Associate/Research Assistant.

Provide administrative support to the Research Assistant, Research Associate and Research Fellows for safety reporting in accordance with protocol requirements, under the supervision of the Research Assistant and Research Associate.

Complete team reporting mechanisms (i.e. recruitment activity logs, patient visit logs, costing spreadsheets, case report form trackers and electronic proformas).

Assist the Research Assistants and Research Associate with the write up of research findings for review by the Senior members of CPCR.

Communicate with patients and study participants to arrange data collection methods, and assist in data collection (e.g. interviews), patient engagement activities (e.g. focus groups) and data analysis using relevant data analysis methods and software.

Liaise with internal and external NHS staff regarding case notes, data collection, mortality data, and other general trial activities, which may be confidential and sensitive in nature.

Arrange team and trial related meetings as required, producing minutes in a timely manner.

Communicate complex information, orally, in writing and electronically.

Ensure that data is available and up to date for any meetings related to studies in collaboration with other members of CPCR .

Attend project related meetings, investigator meetings teleconferences, as necessary.

Assist with general preparation for audit and inspections within assigned teams, under the direct supervision of the CPCR team.

Assist with trial document archiving by following the Trusts archiving guidelines.

Undertake general administrative tasks as delegated by managerial representatives from the Research Division to contribute to the smooth running of the patient recruitment teams. Demonstrates the agreed set of values and accountable for own attitude and behaviour.

Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will support project activities within the Christie Patient Centred Research (CPCR) team. CPCR lead a range of research projects exploring patient experience and quality of life. Duties will be varied but will include data collection and analysis, dissemination, administrative functions and literature reviews.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The specific responsibilities will depend on the requirements of each team, but may include: Act as a point of contact for the Research and Development core team, study sponsors, clinical research organisations and specific research teams, communicating directly with them regarding data queries, monitoring visits and other enquiries relevant to general trial conduct. Assist with the general administrative duties associated with the set up and initiation of trials within CPCR, under the Research Associate/Research Assistant. Assist with completion of activity logs. Maintain investigator site files and essential documentation in accordance with ICH-GCP and Trust SOPs to ensure they are kept inspection ready at all times. Assist with the processing of trial documentation (e.g. IRAS forms, amendment submissions, protocol registration) in accordance with ICH-GCP and Trust SOPs and timelines, under the supervision of the Research Associate/Research Assistant. Provide administrative support to the Research Assistant, Research Associate and Research Fellows for safety reporting in accordance with protocol requirements, under the supervision of the Research Assistant and Research Associate. Complete team reporting mechanisms (i.e. recruitment activity logs, patient visit logs, costing spreadsheets, case report form trackers and electronic proformas). Assist the Research Assistants and Research Associate with the write up of research findings for review by the Senior members of CPCR. Communicate with patients and study participants to arrange data collection methods, and assist in data collection (e.g. interviews), patient engagement activities (e.g. focus groups) and data analysis using relevant data analysis methods and software. Liaise with internal and external NHS staff regarding case notes, data collection, mortality data, and other general trial activities, which may be confidential and sensitive in nature. Arrange team and trial related meetings as required, producing minutes in a timely manner. Communicate complex information, orally, in writing and electronically. Ensure that data is available and up to date for any meetings related to studies in collaboration with other members of CPCR . Attend project related meetings, investigator meetings teleconferences, as necessary. Assist with general preparation for audit and inspections within assigned teams, under the direct supervision of the CPCR team. Assist with trial document archiving by following the Trusts archiving guidelines. Undertake general administrative tasks as delegated by managerial representatives from the Research Division to contribute to the smooth running of the patient recruitment teams. Demonstrates the agreed set of values and accountable for own attitude and behaviour.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Currently studying for an undergraduate degree in a science or health related discipline and be in the second or penultimate year of study during the internship.

Other

Essential

• Flexible With ability to adapt to service requirements
• Hardworking; ability to manage a busy workload
• Ability to work unsupervised or as part of a team

Desirable

• Ability to work to tight and/or unexpected deadlines.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of administrative tasks including data management.

Desirable

• Completed some research training or experience of working in a research environment.
• Experience of working within a health care system.

Skills

Essential

• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Able to think critically (e.g. consider the pros and cons of different ideas).
• Excellent scientific writing skills with an ability to convey research ideas and findings to academic and non-academic audiences.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good understanding and demonstrated use of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Good organisational skills
• Good interpersonal skills.

Desirable

• Good understanding and demonstrated use of the full Microsoft Office suite.

Knowledge

Essential

• Some understanding of the clinical trials process.
• Some experience of academic writing.

Desirable

• Understanding of medical terminology and cancer.
• Knowledge of patient information systems.

Values

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Currently studying for an undergraduate degree in a science or health related discipline and be in the second or penultimate year of study during the internship. Other Essential Flexible With ability to adapt to service requirements Hardworking; ability to manage a busy workload Ability to work unsupervised or as part of a team Desirable Ability to work to tight and/or unexpected deadlines. Experience Essential Experience of administrative tasks including data management. Desirable Completed some research training or experience of working in a research environment. Experience of working within a health care system. Skills Essential Good written and oral communication skills. Able to think critically (e.g. consider the pros and cons of different ideas). Excellent scientific writing skills with an ability to convey research ideas and findings to academic and non-academic audiences. Accuracy and attention to detail. Good understanding and demonstrated use of Microsoft Word and Excel. Good organisational skills Good interpersonal skills. Desirable Good understanding and demonstrated use of the full Microsoft Office suite. Knowledge Essential Some understanding of the clinical trials process. Some experience of academic writing. Desirable Understanding of medical terminology and cancer. Knowledge of patient information systems. Values Essential Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

The Christie NHS FT

Address

CPCR - Q02158

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.christie.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Christie NHS FT

Address

CPCR - Q02158

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.christie.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

The Acute Oncology Management Service is looking for a compassionate, hardworking and committed registered nurse with a wealth of experience in oncology, haematology or emergency care.

The hotline service provides patients within the catchment criteria with 24-hour access to advice and support. The role of the acute oncology nurse advisor is to clinically assess those who are acutely unwell following systemic anti-cancer treatments and arrange emergency review as necessary as well as providing advice, support and reassurance to patients and loved ones throughout their cancer journey.

Experience in oncology or emergency care is required however triage experience is not, we are here to help you develop in the role. Palliative care and management experience is desirable.

Main duties of the job

To provide telephone triage assessments for calls to the acute oncology management service 24-hour hotline.

The post holder will use specialist clinical knowledge to give advice to patients/carers for patients who are experiencing problems following systemic anti-cancer treatments. They will be required to liaise with all services involved in the patient's cancer journey, within the Christie, other local hospitals in the region and in the community. In conjunction with the patient flow team and acute assessment unit they will prioritise and risk assess patients who require emergency admission utilising the UKONS triage tool and in accordance with the Trust Patient Flow Operational Policy.

*See detailed job description

About us

The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, looking after more than 64,000 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 25% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.

We are the largest radiotherapy provider in the NHS with one in 20 treatments delivered at The Christie. We have up to 15 linear accelerators operating across our network of sites. We operate the largest chemotherapy unit in the UK on our main site and treatments are also provided at 13 other networked sites, and in patients homes. And as a specialist tertiary surgical centre, we focus on rare cancers, complex procedures, and multidisciplinary approaches to cancer surgery, specialising in colorectal, peritoneal, gynaecological, urological and plastic surgery.

We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We have been named by the UK's National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), as one of the best hospitals providing opportunities for patients to participate in clinical research studies, with more than 800 studies open at any time, caring for over 3,000 patients.

Job summary

12-month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave.Responsible for the delivery of an efficient, responsive, effective and customer focused service through the management of an Applications support service team.Ensure system downtime is minimised and associated risks are mitigated.Ensure business benefits are realised from new and existing systems.The post-holder will ensure knowledge and information is shared and that the systems are continually reviewed to fully utilise it to the benefit of all parties. The post holder will develop close working relationships with all members of the Digital Services team and the wider user community.

Main duties of the job

You will work closely with the Digital Applications Lead to maintain and develop the Applications Team and the departmental clinical and non-clinical systems they support.As an Applications Manager, you will be responsible for the efficient delivery of a second line support service for our clinical and non-clinical applications, focusing on the delivery to internal service level agreements. You will also be responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of application-based projects such as new implementations and upgrades. These responsibilities are shared with other Applications Managers.You will require a university degree or have demonstrable equivalent experience and have managed time limited projects, leading a team, to deliver results whilst working with third party suppliers to agreed deadlines.

You will have excellent problem solving, communication and organisational skills, along with experience of managing a team within a Digital environment. A detailed knowledge of how computer systems support patient care and the management processes within an NHS Trust will be essential as will experience of working in a system management role.

About us

The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, looking after more than 64,000 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 25% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.

We are the largest radiotherapy provider in the NHS with one in 20 treatments delivered at The Christie. We have up to 15 linear accelerators operating across our network of sites. We operate the largest chemotherapy unit in the UK on our main site and treatments are also provided at 13 other networked sites, and in patients homes. And as a specialist tertiary surgical centre, we focus on rare cancers, complex procedures, and multidisciplinary approaches to cancer surgery, specialising in colorectal, peritoneal, gynaecological, urological and plastic surgery.

We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We have been named by the UK's National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), as one of the best hospitals providing opportunities for patients to participate in clinical research studies, with more than 800 studies open at any time, caring for over 3,000 patients.

Details

Date posted

07 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year Pro rata Per Annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

413-111024-FB-LM

Job locations

IT ICT - E00387

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsible for the delivery of an efficient, responsive, effective and customer focused service through the management of an Applications support service team

Ensure system downtime is minimised and associated risks are mitigated

Ensure business benefits are realised from new and existing systems.

The post-holder will ensure knowledge and information is shared and that the systems are continually reviewed to fully utilise it to the benefit of all parties.

The post holder will develop close working relationships with all members of the Digital Services team and the wider user community.

Manage and co-ordinate the Senior System Specialists and all procedures associated with the successful running of the service, ensuring the teams are adequately trained and prepared to offer a high-quality service.

Work closely with the Digital Head of Product Engineering ensuring all system administration tasks suitable for first line support are clearly documented, scripted and delegated to service desk teams.

Work closely with the Data Engineering team ensuring all systems are configured to capture quality data suitable for use within the Data Warehouse and reporting suite.

Work closely with Trust Divisions and Data Engineering teams ensuring data quality issues are addressed at source of entry.

Ensure that the systems are used effectively, efficiently and safely, working with service managers and third-party suppliers in relation to new developments and the management of issues.

Assist the Digital Applications Lead in providing leadership in the management and development of clinical systems that support the delivery of patient care, advising the Trust on their future development.

Assist the Digital Applications Lead in providing evaluation of clinical services and their development in collaboration with service managers, other heads of Digital Services functions and corporate managers.

Work closely with the Programme Management Office during the implementation of new systems / modules or new versions of software as required. Prior to any implementation, plan, in line with Trust standards for the project, to identify training requirements, ensure courses are prepared and if necessary, prepare and deliver training sessions.

Lead, manage and action the resolution of incidents, problems and requests in own area in an efficient and professional manner, whilst conforming to Trust and departmental standards, service agreements, policies, procedures and working practices, seeking further advice and information within Digital Services, when necessary.

Be responsible for escalated calls in own area.

Liaise closely with users to manage incidents, problems and service requests in own area to a satisfactory conclusion, providing full information and advice and investigating complaints in line with departmental policy.

Support the provision of specialist training for staff from own or other disciplines on own subject area, when required.

Ensure the appropriate level of cover is provided, arranging on-call and 24 hour working where appropriate.

Ensure the Digital Services documentation and knowledge sources (intranet, etc.) content is accurate and relevant for responsible area.

Review and update job descriptions annually ensuring new requirements and technologies are accommodated.

Ensure risks and issues are updated and administrated routinely using the Trusts risk management tool and in line with Trust risk management policy.

Assist with Freedom of Information requests.

Human Resources

Line manage own team in line with appropriate policies, procedures, working practices and guidelines, ensuring all resources are deployed to maximise an efficient and effective delivery of support services to patients and users.

Provide regular performance reports on progress, status and achievements for own area to be used by management and users.

Undertake, support and document the development of staff in line with personal development reviews and other associated guidance.

On occasion the post holder may be required to work unsociable hours to support and/or enable the delivery of key programs or projects.

Participate in an on-call or out-of-hours service.

Visit other sites as required.

Financial/Physical Resources

Assist with the management of financial resources allocated to own areas and make proposals to maximise those resources through budget setting, recharges, long term financial planning and cost saving opportunities.

Be responsible for the safe use of ICT hardware and software, including installation, repair and maintenance

Monitor the maintenance and support contracts allocated to own area, ensuring continuity of service and budget management.

Liaise with third party suppliers to identify and evaluate potential value for money contracts.

Liaise with external agencies, suppliers and contractors ensuring delivery of service is in line with agreed contracts.

Participate in business appraisals and business case production when required in partnership with Trust stake holders. Undertake solution searches and appraisals of supplier proposals.

Ensure Trust procurement processes and procedures are followed in a timely and efficient manner and participate in the procurement process where relevant, providing assistance for the development and assessment of procurement documentation as required.

Ensure Trust Standing Financial Instructions (SFIs) and procurement guidelines are followed and adhered to.

Project Management

Advise and participate in the development and implementation of projects, ensuring Digital Services provision of integrated solutions and user objectives are achieved.

Ensure project tasks are successfully delivered in line with agreed timescales and budgets.

Support the activities of project boards, including leading on work packages

Ensure any project management documentation or reports are delivered in line with agreed standards and timescales.

Policy/Service Development/Governance

Act as an ambassador for Digital Services by developing and maintaining excellent working relationships with users across the organisation to deliver a high quality, standard IT culture to achieve local requirements and national targets.

Lead in the development and maintenance of a culture of service provision and continuous improvement for own areas.

Be responsible for developing and/or implementing policies for own work area and for proposing changes to policies, in line with legislation, Trust and NHS policies and guidelines across the Trust, where appropriate.

Pro-actively participate in ensuring that Digital Services delivered within the Trust reflect best practice with respect to organisational, NHS and legislative requirements and guidelines including IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL), Data Protection Act (1998), Information Standards, Information Security and compliance with NHS Information Governance.

Lead in Information Governance and security as required and ensure appropriate governance and security in own area.

Implementing quality management system, undertaking audits designed to improve IT systems and services.

Ensure change management is applied in own areas and follows implemented policies and procedures.

Ensure all documentation relating to own area is complete and fit for purpose and all releases relating to hardware, software and documentation is controlled.

Ensure there is a proactive and comprehensive approach to risk management and be responsible for service continuity for own area and participate in the Digital Services continuity planning.

Provide Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for allocated incidents and problems; instigating emergency action, when required, liaising with other Trust Managers, as appropriate.

Business Continuity Management

Contribute to the development, exercising, maintaining and reviewing of business continuity plans.

Participate in the business impact analysis exercises highlighting critical business processeswithin own area.

Be familiar with the Trust Business Continuity Plan and personal responsibilities within where applicable.

This job description is not intended to be exhaustive. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties and responsibilities appropriate to the role and commensurate with the level and responsibilities of the post. Duties may be reviewed and amended from time to time in response to the changing needs and priorities of the service.

Values

Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

Job description Job responsibilities Responsible for the delivery of an efficient, responsive, effective and customer focused service through the management of an Applications support service team Ensure system downtime is minimised and associated risks are mitigated Ensure business benefits are realised from new and existing systems. The post-holder will ensure knowledge and information is shared and that the systems are continually reviewed to fully utilise it to the benefit of all parties. The post holder will develop close working relationships with all members of the Digital Services team and the wider user community. Manage and co-ordinate the Senior System Specialists and all procedures associated with the successful running of the service, ensuring the teams are adequately trained and prepared to offer a high-quality service. Work closely with the Digital Head of Product Engineering ensuring all system administration tasks suitable for first line support are clearly documented, scripted and delegated to service desk teams. Work closely with the Data Engineering team ensuring all systems are configured to capture quality data suitable for use within the Data Warehouse and reporting suite. Work closely with Trust Divisions and Data Engineering teams ensuring data quality issues are addressed at source of entry. Ensure that the systems are used effectively, efficiently and safely, working with service managers and third-party suppliers in relation to new developments and the management of issues. Assist the Digital Applications Lead in providing leadership in the management and development of clinical systems that support the delivery of patient care, advising the Trust on their future development. Assist the Digital Applications Lead in providing evaluation of clinical services and their development in collaboration with service managers, other heads of Digital Services functions and corporate managers. Work closely with the Programme Management Office during the implementation of new systems / modules or new versions of software as required. Prior to any implementation, plan, in line with Trust standards for the project, to identify training requirements, ensure courses are prepared and if necessary, prepare and deliver training sessions. Lead, manage and action the resolution of incidents, problems and requests in own area in an efficient and professional manner, whilst conforming to Trust and departmental standards, service agreements, policies, procedures and working practices, seeking further advice and information within Digital Services, when necessary. Be responsible for escalated calls in own area. Liaise closely with users to manage incidents, problems and service requests in own area to a satisfactory conclusion, providing full information and advice and investigating complaints in line with departmental policy. Support the provision of specialist training for staff from own or other disciplines on own subject area, when required. Ensure the appropriate level of cover is provided, arranging on-call and 24 hour working where appropriate. Ensure the Digital Services documentation and knowledge sources (intranet, etc.) content is accurate and relevant for responsible area. Review and update job descriptions annually ensuring new requirements and technologies are accommodated. Ensure risks and issues are updated and administrated routinely using the Trusts risk management tool and in line with Trust risk management policy. Assist with Freedom of Information requests. Human Resources Line manage own team in line with appropriate policies, procedures, working practices and guidelines, ensuring all resources are deployed to maximise an efficient and effective delivery of support services to patients and users. Provide regular performance reports on progress, status and achievements for own area to be used by management and users. Undertake, support and document the development of staff in line with personal development reviews and other associated guidance. On occasion the post holder may be required to work unsociable hours to support and/or enable the delivery of key programs or projects. Participate in an on-call or out-of-hours service. Visit other sites as required. Financial/Physical Resources Assist with the management of financial resources allocated to own areas and make proposals to maximise those resources through budget setting, recharges, long term financial planning and cost saving opportunities. Be responsible for the safe use of ICT hardware and software, including installation, repair and maintenance Monitor the maintenance and support contracts allocated to own area, ensuring continuity of service and budget management. Liaise with third party suppliers to identify and evaluate potential value for money contracts. Liaise with external agencies, suppliers and contractors ensuring delivery of service is in line with agreed contracts. Participate in business appraisals and business case production when required in partnership with Trust stake holders. Undertake solution searches and appraisals of supplier proposals. Ensure Trust procurement processes and procedures are followed in a timely and efficient manner and participate in the procurement process where relevant, providing assistance for the development and assessment of procurement documentation as required. Ensure Trust Standing Financial Instructions (SFIs) and procurement guidelines are followed and adhered to. Project Management Advise and participate in the development and implementation of projects, ensuring Digital Services provision of integrated solutions and user objectives are achieved. Ensure project tasks are successfully delivered in line with agreed timescales and budgets. Support the activities of project boards, including leading on work packages Ensure any project management documentation or reports are delivered in line with agreed standards and timescales. Policy/Service Development/Governance Act as an ambassador for Digital Services by developing and maintaining excellent working relationships with users across the organisation to deliver a high quality, standard IT culture to achieve local requirements and national targets. Lead in the development and maintenance of a culture of service provision and continuous improvement for own areas. Be responsible for developing and/or implementing policies for own work area and for proposing changes to policies, in line with legislation, Trust and NHS policies and guidelines across the Trust, where appropriate. Pro-actively participate in ensuring that Digital Services delivered within the Trust reflect best practice with respect to organisational, NHS and legislative requirements and guidelines including IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL), Data Protection Act (1998), Information Standards, Information Security and compliance with NHS Information Governance. Lead in Information Governance and security as required and ensure appropriate governance and security in own area. Implementing quality management system, undertaking audits designed to improve IT systems and services. Ensure change management is applied in own areas and follows implemented policies and procedures. Ensure all documentation relating to own area is complete and fit for purpose and all releases relating to hardware, software and documentation is controlled. Ensure there is a proactive and comprehensive approach to risk management and be responsible for service continuity for own area and participate in the Digital Services continuity planning. Provide Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for allocated incidents and problems; instigating emergency action, when required, liaising with other Trust Managers, as appropriate. Business Continuity Management Contribute to the development, exercising, maintaining and reviewing of business continuity plans. Participate in the business impact analysis exercises highlighting critical business processeswithin own area. Be familiar with the Trust Business Continuity Plan and personal responsibilities within where applicable. This job description is not intended to be exhaustive. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties and responsibilities appropriate to the role and commensurate with the level and responsibilities of the post. Duties may be reviewed and amended from time to time in response to the changing needs and priorities of the service. Values Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• University degree in a related subject or demonstrable equivalent experience
• Relevant professional or technical qualification

Desirable

• PRINCE Foundation
• ITIL

Experience

Essential

• Experience involving close working relationships with senior managers, users and stakeholders. (Preferably within a healthcare environment)
• Experience working with Digital professionals and senior managers on the strategy, development and use of Digital
• Experience of liaising with and managing 3rd party suppliers / contracts
• Experience of delivering complex Digital projects, (Preferably within a healthcare environment)
• Creating new policies, procedures and system documentation relating to Digital management
• Experience of producing documentation and reports to a Board level standard
• Management experience including staff development
• Successful track record of achieving service improvements through initiating the use of new technologies and supporting the management of change
• Extensive experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio and Outlook
• IT literacy in network principles, server hosting, system interfacing, web applications, system automation, client/server models and databases
• Experience of successfully managing a number of equally important tasks successfully
• Substantial experience in use of a variety of administrative and clinical systems within healthcare
• Proven track record of successfully delivering system implementations and upgrades on time and to specification
• Track record of managing teams to implement solutions and deliver agreed benefits
• Creating new policies, procedures and system documentation

Desirable

• Demonstrable experience in similar role
• Management of the financial resources associated with the services undertaken

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills - verbal, written, presentational and interpersonal
• Ability to directly supervise a large team including recruitment, appraisal and work monitoring
• Strong problem-solving approach to issue resolution and ability to work under pressure
• Ability to liaise across Digital Services disciplines ensuring common objectives are delivered
• Ability to work with senior management peers to maintain operational services with minimum supervision
• Good organisational skills including time management, record keeping and attention to detail
• Advanced keyboard and telephone skills
• Ability to interpret the working practices of others and manage the introduction of new ways of working to improve service delivery creating documentation and policies as required
• Ability to communicate complex system and technical issues to a variety of staff at different levels within the organisation
• Ability to use own initiative, coach individuals and lead a team engendering enthusiasm and commitment
• Able to work to deadlines, prioritise and manage workload in a busy and changing environment
• Well presented, flexible, positive, resilient, methodical, team player
• Ability to work under pressure
• Influencing and negotiating skills

Desirable

• Analytical skills in data extraction, data analysis and report writing
• SQL knowledge
• Knowledge of NHS coding standards - OPCS, ICDx, SNOMED
• Knowledge of system integration processes and practices (e.g., HL7, FHIR, etc.)
• Knowledge of Digital solution architecture

Knowledge

Essential

• Extensive knowledge of hospital services and how services interlink
• Specialist knowledge of how Digital systems can support clinicians in the treatment of patients within a hospital
• Knowledge of NHS England, NHS Digital and Department of Health strategies, policies and guidance
• An understanding of the NHS Digital Services Strategy and its implications

Desirable

• Knowledge of Cancer Services
• Knowledge of radiology services and systems
• Knowledge of laboratory services and systems
• Understanding of how services are commissioned within the NHS
• An understanding of an NHS Trust's obligations in relation to the submission of information to external parties

Values

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

Other

Essential

• Evidence of continuing professional and personal development
• Ability to participate in out-of-hours on-call Rota as required
• Requirement for occasional travel to other sites
• Working hours ensuring core clinical system coverage from 8:00am to 6:00pm weekdays
• Ability to undertake out-of-hours, weekend and Public Holidays as required

Desirable

• Driving License / Car Owner

Person Specification Qualifications Essential University degree in a related subject or demonstrable equivalent experience Relevant professional or technical qualification Desirable PRINCE Foundation ITIL Experience Essential Experience involving close working relationships with senior managers, users and stakeholders. (Preferably within a healthcare environment) Experience working with Digital professionals and senior managers on the strategy, development and use of Digital Experience of liaising with and managing 3rd party suppliers / contracts Experience of delivering complex Digital projects, (Preferably within a healthcare environment) Creating new policies, procedures and system documentation relating to Digital management Experience of producing documentation and reports to a Board level standard Management experience including staff development Successful track record of achieving service improvements through initiating the use of new technologies and supporting the management of change Extensive experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio and Outlook IT literacy in network principles, server hosting, system interfacing, web applications, system automation, client/server models and databases Experience of successfully managing a number of equally important tasks successfully Substantial experience in use of a variety of administrative and clinical systems within healthcare Proven track record of successfully delivering system implementations and upgrades on time and to specification Track record of managing teams to implement solutions and deliver agreed benefits Creating new policies, procedures and system documentation Desirable Demonstrable experience in similar role Management of the financial resources associated with the services undertaken Skills Essential Excellent communication skills - verbal, written, presentational and interpersonal Ability to directly supervise a large team including recruitment, appraisal and work monitoring Strong problem-solving approach to issue resolution and ability to work under pressure Ability to liaise across Digital Services disciplines ensuring common objectives are delivered Ability to work with senior management peers to maintain operational services with minimum supervision Good organisational skills including time management, record keeping and attention to detail Advanced keyboard and telephone skills Ability to interpret the working practices of others and manage the introduction of new ways of working to improve service delivery creating documentation and policies as required Ability to communicate complex system and technical issues to a variety of staff at different levels within the organisation Ability to use own initiative, coach individuals and lead a team engendering enthusiasm and commitment Able to work to deadlines, prioritise and manage workload in a busy and changing environment Well presented, flexible, positive, resilient, methodical, team player Ability to work under pressure Influencing and negotiating skills Desirable Analytical skills in data extraction, data analysis and report writing SQL knowledge Knowledge of NHS coding standards - OPCS, ICDx, SNOMED Knowledge of system integration processes and practices (e.g., HL7, FHIR, etc.) Knowledge of Digital solution architecture Knowledge Essential Extensive knowledge of hospital services and how services interlink Specialist knowledge of how Digital systems can support clinicians in the treatment of patients within a hospital Knowledge of NHS England, NHS Digital and Department of Health strategies, policies and guidance An understanding of the NHS Digital Services Strategy and its implications Desirable Knowledge of Cancer Services Knowledge of radiology services and systems Knowledge of laboratory services and systems Understanding of how services are commissioned within the NHS An understanding of an NHS Trust's obligations in relation to the submission of information to external parties Values Essential Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours Other Essential Evidence of continuing professional and personal development Ability to participate in out-of-hours on-call Rota as required Requirement for occasional travel to other sites Working hours ensuring core clinical system coverage from 8:00am to 6:00pm weekdays Ability to undertake out-of-hours, weekend and Public Holidays as required Desirable Driving License / Car Owner

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.

Employer details

Employer name

The Christie NHS FT

Address

IT ICT - E00387

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.christie.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Christie NHS FT

Address

IT ICT - E00387

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.christie.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

The Trust has implemented electronic prescribing for SACT across the Trust, and at our outreach clinics and peripheral sites. Many of our pharmacists are working as non-medical prescribers with clinical teams in outpatient clinics. An objective this year is to further expand this pharmacist prescribing model, for both outpatient and inpatient services, particularly with the advent of newly registered pharmacists now qualified with independent prescriber status.The Pharmacy Department had the opportunity for the Christie hospital to successfully host Foundation year pharmacists for the very first time in 2025 in addition to supporting a number of ongoing and new collaborative projects alongside several research partners and has strong links with the University of Manchester. Several members of our staff have undertaken post graduate training, research and other secondment opportunities and we are keen to support more.We currently have an opportunity for highly motivated enthusiastic clinical pharmacist band 7 to join the expanding clinical pharmacy team. The post holder will support the pharmacy department in further developing the clinical pharmacy service to patients, with a particular focus on inpatient services, including electronic prescribing initiatives across the Trust.If you are enthusiastic and keen to make a positive contribution to the care of cancer patients, we would like to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

To provide a high quality, patient focused clinical pharmacy and medicines supply service to oncology patients ensuring a safe, effective and efficient use of medicines.

To provide support to the dispensary, aseptic, satellite units and peripheral C@sites if required.

To support the pharmacy EP team and work closely with the Trust's project team to achieve full roll out and operational provision of the EPMA (Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration) systems on introduction to the Trust.

To maintain and develop specialist knowledge in relation to clinical pharmacy services.

To qualify as an independent prescriber and work as an independent prescriber within a designated disease group or ward area working alongside the MDT team.

To provide advice on medicine related issues and clinical trials to healthcare professionals.

To provide education and training support to nursing, medical staff and patients.

To participate in weekend and Bank Holiday rotas and additional out of hours and emergency duty commitment (EDC) duties as required to meet the needs of the service.

Although this post is based at The Christie Hospital main site, postholders may be required to work at any location across the Greater Manchester and Cheshire Cancer Network. The Trust has a flexible working policy and, subject to service commitments.

About us

The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, looking after more than 64,000 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 25% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.

We are the largest radiotherapy provider in the NHS with one in 20 treatments delivered at The Christie. We have up to 15 linear accelerators operating across our network of sites. We operate the largest chemotherapy unit in the UK on our main site and treatments are also provided at 13 other networked sites, and in patients homes. And as a specialist tertiary surgical centre, we focus on rare cancers, complex procedures, and multidisciplinary approaches to cancer surgery, specialising in colorectal, peritoneal, gynaecological, urological and plastic surgery.

We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We have been named by the UK's National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), as one of the best hospitals providing opportunities for patients to participate in clinical research studies, with more than 800 studies open at any time, caring for over 3,000 patients.

Details

Date posted

02 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year Pro rata, per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

413-112033-CNS-RS

Job locations

Pharmacy Clinical - E00920

Wilmslow Road

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. To actively participate in the departmental training programme and complete competencies for each of the following areas: wards, dispensary, satellite pharmacies, clinical trials and aseptics as appropriate. Duties will include the following:

a. Supporting the provision of clinical pharmacy services within the dispensaries, satellite pharmacies within the Trust and at C@ sites and the aseptic services unit, if required. Responsible for the clinical screening/review of prescriptions, both in-patients and outpatients, and to accurately check and supply medicines to patients, including clinical trials in accordance with all departmental, Trust and national standards, procedures and policies.b. Delivering a clinical pharmacy service to designated patient groups, promoting best practice for all areas of pharmaceutical care in accordance with all local, Trust and national guidelines. To use specialist knowledge to identify and resolve complex pharmaceutical issues, taking into consideration other co-morbidity factors associated with the patient and liaise with medical and nursing staff.c. Developing specialist knowledge and skills relating to oncology practice including Good Clinical Practice in clinical trials and an understanding of the Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations 2004d. Safe and effective screening / review of prescriptions for Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) regimens, clinical trials and treatment strategies in use at the Christie including full awareness of the intrathecal chemotherapy policy.e. Following local, Trust and National guidelines for safe medicines practice.f. To promote and maintain cost-effective prescribing through involvement in the development, implementation and review of evidence-based guidelines and protocols with fellow healthcare professionals, under the management of the Principal Pharmacist for Clinical Services, to establish best practice for the area of clinical responsibility.

2. To qualify as an independent prescriber (if qualification not already achieved)3. To work as an independent prescriber within a designated disease group working alongside the relevant consultant team4. To support prescribing at the individual patient level, contributing to the optimisation of patients drug therapy with due consideration to risk/benefit issues.

Medicines advice

5. To provide evidence-based medicine advice where appropriate to ensure safe, effective, economical and timely use of medicines.6. To provide advice on the storage, administration and therapeutic use of medicines to patients, medical and nursing staff and other healthcare colleagues.7. To provide specialist medicines information including advice on clinical trials to healthcare professionals within the Greater Manchester network as appropriate.

Electronic prescribing

8. To support the maintenance of Electronic Prescribing (EP) and Pharmacy systems in conjunction with the EP project team contributing as necessary to ensure all tasks are completed to deadline.9. To be responsible for liaising with the pharmacy team, ward nursing & medical teams and the Informatics department in relation to the maintenance of and updates to the Trusts EPMA systems and contribute to the delivery of the training requirements for individual user groups.10. To check and validate all medicines and medicine order sets for accuracy, ease of use and patient safety if required.11. To support issue reporting during the implementation of new initiatives to enable projects to be delivered effectively.12. To contribute with the Informatics teams, management accountants, medical staff, pharmacy staff and other stakeholders in relation to problem solving, auditing, service development and statistical and financial drug transactions.13. To contribute to the clinical governance process by undertaking risk assessments and by analysing data provided by the system with regard to safety and prescribing issues. To inform system users across the Trust of any risks or issues arising from use of the system.

Other clinical duties

14. To participate and lead in service evaluation, Clinical Audit and/or practice research as required.15. To maintain, lead (as appropriate) and contribute to the regular review and development of efficient pharmacy services, namely dispensary, satellite pharmacy within the Trust and at C@sites, clinical, aseptic & clinical trial services.16. To have the opportunity to participate in research internal or external to the Trust in collaboration with disease groups or university faculties in line with the pharmacy department strategy17. To have the opportunity to work towards further post graduate qualifications in line with service requirements and the pharmacy department strategy including independent prescribing qualification.18. To assist in the development of patient group directions (PGDs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and disease group drug regimen protocols and guidelines as appropriate.19. To provide the clinical pharmacy service to additional wards in the absence of colleagues.20. To provide pharmacist cover at Christie @ sites as required21. Participate in clinical activities e.g. multidisciplinary ward rounds and deputise as needed e.g. clinical and committee meetings.22. To provide clinical and professional supervision of junior pharmacists, foundation year trainee pharmacists, technicians and students within the pharmacy department and in clinical areas of the Trust. To participate in the training of other healthcare professionals including nursing and medical staff. 23. To monitor and evaluate medicine usage and to encourage adherence to the hospital formulary. The post holder will be required to participate in formulary management, the financial monitoring of drug budgets to designated patient groups, and protocol and guideline review.24. To report on new initiatives and/or developments within designated patient groups to the Director of Pharmacy and the Clinical Services Manager and where necessary discuss the impact on pharmacy services and the action to be taken.

Governance/risk

25. To demonstrate awareness and commitment to the Trusts Clinical & Research Governance agenda and to implement agreed clinical & research governance initiatives.26. To participate in departmental, Trust and National risk management schemes such as error reporting systems and intervention monitoring.27. To identify and manage risks in relation to medicine use according to local policy and protocols.

General

28. To attend departmental pharmacy meetings and any other meetings relevant to their role.29. To develop time management skills to ensure appropriate prioritisation of workload in all areas of work.30. Ensure all activities comply with departmental and Trust health and safety, fire, security policies and COSHH regulations. To report any issues at the workplace which may put health and safety at risk.31. To participate in Continuing Professional Development ensuring relevant knowledge and skills are up to date, meeting the professional requirements of the General Pharmaceutical Council. To participate in mandatory training in line with the trust and departmental requirements. 32. To participate in all department rotas including the weekend service, Bank Holiday working and on-call rotas as requested33. To behave in a manner at all times that is in accordance with the professional standards set by the General Pharmaceutical Council.34. Undertake all other related duties which may be required in accordance with the changing needs and practices of the department and organisation.

Job description Job responsibilities DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. To actively participate in the departmental training programme and complete competencies for each of the following areas: wards, dispensary, satellite pharmacies, clinical trials and aseptics as appropriate. Duties will include the following: a. Supporting the provision of clinical pharmacy services within the dispensaries, satellite pharmacies within the Trust and at C@ sites and the aseptic services unit, if required. Responsible for the clinical screening/review of prescriptions, both in-patients and outpatients, and to accurately check and supply medicines to patients, including clinical trials in accordance with all departmental, Trust and national standards, procedures and policies.b. Delivering a clinical pharmacy service to designated patient groups, promoting best practice for all areas of pharmaceutical care in accordance with all local, Trust and national guidelines. To use specialist knowledge to identify and resolve complex pharmaceutical issues, taking into consideration other co-morbidity factors associated with the patient and liaise with medical and nursing staff.c. Developing specialist knowledge and skills relating to oncology practice including Good Clinical Practice in clinical trials and an understanding of the Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations 2004d. Safe and effective screening / review of prescriptions for Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) regimens, clinical trials and treatment strategies in use at the Christie including full awareness of the intrathecal chemotherapy policy.e. Following local, Trust and National guidelines for safe medicines practice.f. To promote and maintain cost-effective prescribing through involvement in the development, implementation and review of evidence-based guidelines and protocols with fellow healthcare professionals, under the management of the Principal Pharmacist for Clinical Services, to establish best practice for the area of clinical responsibility. 2. To qualify as an independent prescriber (if qualification not already achieved)3. To work as an independent prescriber within a designated disease group working alongside the relevant consultant team4. To support prescribing at the individual patient level, contributing to the optimisation of patients drug therapy with due consideration to risk/benefit issues. Medicines advice 5. To provide evidence-based medicine advice where appropriate to ensure safe, effective, economical and timely use of medicines.6. To provide advice on the storage, administration and therapeutic use of medicines to patients, medical and nursing staff and other healthcare colleagues.7. To provide specialist medicines information including advice on clinical trials to healthcare professionals within the Greater Manchester network as appropriate. Electronic prescribing 8. To support the maintenance of Electronic Prescribing (EP) and Pharmacy systems in conjunction with the EP project team contributing as necessary to ensure all tasks are completed to deadline.9. To be responsible for liaising with the pharmacy team, ward nursing & medical teams and the Informatics department in relation to the maintenance of and updates to the Trusts EPMA systems and contribute to the delivery of the training requirements for individual user groups.10. To check and validate all medicines and medicine order sets for accuracy, ease of use and patient safety if required.11. To support issue reporting during the implementation of new initiatives to enable projects to be delivered effectively.12. To contribute with the Informatics teams, management accountants, medical staff, pharmacy staff and other stakeholders in relation to problem solving, auditing, service development and statistical and financial drug transactions.13. To contribute to the clinical governance process by undertaking risk assessments and by analysing data provided by the system with regard to safety and prescribing issues. To inform system users across the Trust of any risks or issues arising from use of the system. Other clinical duties 14. To participate and lead in service evaluation, Clinical Audit and/or practice research as required.15. To maintain, lead (as appropriate) and contribute to the regular review and development of efficient pharmacy services, namely dispensary, satellite pharmacy within the Trust and at C@sites, clinical, aseptic & clinical trial services.16. To have the opportunity to participate in research internal or external to the Trust in collaboration with disease groups or university faculties in line with the pharmacy department strategy17. To have the opportunity to work towards further post graduate qualifications in line with service requirements and the pharmacy department strategy including independent prescribing qualification.18. To assist in the development of patient group directions (PGDs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and disease group drug regimen protocols and guidelines as appropriate.19. To provide the clinical pharmacy service to additional wards in the absence of colleagues.20. To provide pharmacist cover at Christie @ sites as required21. Participate in clinical activities e.g. multidisciplinary ward rounds and deputise as needed e.g. clinical and committee meetings.22. To provide clinical and professional supervision of junior pharmacists, foundation year trainee pharmacists, technicians and students within the pharmacy department and in clinical areas of the Trust. To participate in the training of other healthcare professionals including nursing and medical staff. 23. To monitor and evaluate medicine usage and to encourage adherence to the hospital formulary. The post holder will be required to participate in formulary management, the financial monitoring of drug budgets to designated patient groups, and protocol and guideline review.24. To report on new initiatives and/or developments within designated patient groups to the Director of Pharmacy and the Clinical Services Manager and where necessary discuss the impact on pharmacy services and the action to be taken. Governance/risk 25. To demonstrate awareness and commitment to the Trusts Clinical & Research Governance agenda and to implement agreed clinical & research governance initiatives.26. To participate in departmental, Trust and National risk management schemes such as error reporting systems and intervention monitoring.27. To identify and manage risks in relation to medicine use according to local policy and protocols. General 28. To attend departmental pharmacy meetings and any other meetings relevant to their role.29. To develop time management skills to ensure appropriate prioritisation of workload in all areas of work.30. Ensure all activities comply with departmental and Trust health and safety, fire, security policies and COSHH regulations. To report any issues at the workplace which may put health and safety at risk.31. To participate in Continuing Professional Development ensuring relevant knowledge and skills are up to date, meeting the professional requirements of the General Pharmaceutical Council. To participate in mandatory training in line with the trust and departmental requirements. 32. To participate in all department rotas including the weekend service, Bank Holiday working and on-call rotas as requested33. To behave in a manner at all times that is in accordance with the professional standards set by the General Pharmaceutical Council.34. Undertake all other related duties which may be required in accordance with the changing needs and practices of the department and organisation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Vocational Masters Degree in Pharmacy
• Pre-registration training and successful completion of relevant exam
• Membership of General
• Pharmaceutical Council
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Diploma in clinical pharmacy or relevant post graduate qualification
• Independent prescribing qualification
• BOPA SACT Verification Passport
• Royal Pharmaceutical Credentialing

Experience

Essential

• Providing medicines information and advice
• Experience of multidisciplinary working

Desirable

• Experience of working within a hospital environment including ward pharmacy and clinical services.
• Experience within the oncology setting
• Experience in supervision of other staff.
• Experience of working within a project team

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Self motivating
• Good organisation and time management skills
• Ability to work under pressure, highly organised, work to deadlines
• Ability to manage and implement change
• Ability to influence and negotiate with medical, nursing and pharmacy staff IT literate
• Ability to recognise own limitations

Desirable

• Training healthcare professionals

Knowledge

Essential

• NICE
• Excellent knowledge of clinical use of medicines
• Cost effective use of medicines and medicines management
• National intrathecal guidance

Desirable

• Experience of drug use in oncology setting
• Financial awareness in the management of drug budgets

Values

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

Other

Essential

• Commitment to improving services for staff and patients
• Able to research, interpret and present complex information in a clear and logical manner
• On call duties
• Bank holiday working
• Flexible working hours as required

Desirable

• Driver's license

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Vocational Masters Degree in Pharmacy Pre-registration training and successful completion of relevant exam Membership of General Pharmaceutical Council Evidence of continuing professional development Desirable Diploma in clinical pharmacy or relevant post graduate qualification Independent prescribing qualification BOPA SACT Verification Passport Royal Pharmaceutical Credentialing Experience Essential Providing medicines information and advice Experience of multidisciplinary working Desirable Experience of working within a hospital environment including ward pharmacy and clinical services. Experience within the oncology setting Experience in supervision of other staff. Experience of working within a project team Skills Essential Excellent communication skills both verbal and written Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team Self motivating Good organisation and time management skills Ability to work under pressure, highly organised, work to deadlines Ability to manage and implement change Ability to influence and negotiate with medical, nursing and pharmacy staff IT literate Ability to recognise own limitations Desirable Training healthcare professionals Knowledge Essential NICE Excellent knowledge of clinical use of medicines Cost effective use of medicines and medicines management National intrathecal guidance Desirable Experience of drug use in oncology setting Financial awareness in the management of drug budgets Values Essential Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours Other Essential Commitment to improving services for staff and patients Able to research, interpret and present complex information in a clear and logical manner On call duties Bank holiday working Flexible working hours as required Desirable Driver's license

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

The Christie NHS FT

Address

Pharmacy Clinical - E00920

Wilmslow Road

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.christie.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Christie NHS FT

Address

Pharmacy Clinical - E00920

Wilmslow Road

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.christie.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

There is an exciting opportunity to join the department of Anaesthesia & Critical Care at The Christies main site in Withington, Manchester as a Clinical Fellow in Anaesthesia and Critical Care.The post complements a team of 24 Consultants in Anaesthesia and/or Critical Care, 7 SAS Doctors, 3 fellows and 2 trainees & 1 ANP.The ideal candidate must have completed their Foundation programmes (or equivalent) and ideally will have experience of emergency medicine, surgery or anaesthesia training at core level.The post is particularly suitable post for doctors considering careers in ICM, anaesthesia or other acute specialities.The successful candidate will gain valuable experience working within an integrated oncological critical care service, led by a dedicated Critical Care consultant team, delivering high quality patient care.Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at time of commencement is required

Main duties of the job

This role provides senior cover on the OCCU medical rota. This is a resident rota covering the critical care unit and management of critically unwell patients throughout the hospital during the day. You will be supported by a senior, airway trained registrar on-site.The successful candidate will be based on the Oncology Critical Care Unit (OCCU) which is a state-of-the-art eight-bedded facility. The eight bedded unit supports the care of all the patient's undergoing treatment at The Christie's Withington site, the unit delivers around 600 patient episodes per year; 60% of which are surgical.

The post holder will provide resident medical cover for the Oncological Critical Care Unit (OCCU). The role requires the post holder to provide support for the Cardiac Arrest, Outreach and Acute Pain Teams at The Christie, under the supervision of a consultant.Although not a recognised teaching post, we will look to cater learning and teaching opportunities to the successful candidate based on their individual career aspirations and goals.The critical care service complements a comprehensive range of cancer specialties including surgical, clinical, medical, and haematological oncology

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.

The postholder will contribute to the delivery of high quality consultant led care across 7 days. This includes participation in planned weekend and weekday clinical activity to support safe, timely decision making and continuity of care for patients

Details

Date posted

22 September 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£55,355 to £76,582 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

413-MD-RR2026-000183M-DM

Job locations

Oncology Critical Care Medical - E00347

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe medical establishment currently provides 24 Consultants in Anaesthesia and/or Critical Care, 7 SAS Doctors, 3 fellows and 2 trainees, 1 ANP.

The appointee will be based at The Christie and will provide senior input to the Oncological Critical Care Unit (OCCU) and support for the Cardiac Arrest, Outreach and Acute Pain Teams at The Christie. Additionally, the post will offer regular time tabled supervised sessions in clinical Anaesthesia, and time for supportive activities such as audit and research.

• Administration:

Maintain accurate clinical documentation and handoversParticipate in MDT meetings and departmental audit cycles

• Teaching

Contribute to in-house anaesthetic teaching and education of resident doctors and medical students.Opportunity to assist in regional teaching programmes.

• Research

Engage in national and local research/audit projects, such as NELA and PQIP.Support the design and analysis of quality improvement initiatives.

• Communication and working relationships

Work collaboratively with the OCCU Team, Outreach, theatre staff, surgeons, and acute pain team.Communicate effectively with patients and carers, especially in complex cancer care settings.

• Governance, quality and risk management

Adhere to Trust policies and GMC guidance on professional standardsParticipate in clinical governance meetings, incident reviews and morbidity and mortality meetings where appropriate.

• Professional development:

Dedicated SDT time to support CPD, appraisal and revalidation activities.Encouraged to attend conferences and external educational courses.

• Education and training:

Access to structured learning resources within The Christie School of Oncology

• Support and office facilities:

Shared office space with IT access.Anaesthetic support from the anaesthetic Directorate.

• Mentoring:

Clinical and educational supervision provided by a named consultant.Regular job planning and progression reviews.

Continuing Professional DevelopmentThe 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 PlanningThe role will include an average approximately 40 hours/week of clinical duties in CCU and theatres. Shifts will include long days covering the critical care unit; in addition to short days on critical care or in theatres.

Over a 12 week rolling rota period, it is anticipated that the postholder will complete approximately:16 x 12.5 hour long day shifts on CCU (weekdays)14 x 10 hour short day shifts on CCU12 x 9.5 hour Theatre shifts

In addition to the above, it is anticipated that the postholder will receive approximately 2 hours of self development time per week to contribute to audit, research, training and quality improvement projects. There are also opportunities to attend and become involved with other anaesthetic-led services at the Christie; including CPET/Pre-op Clinics/Acute Pain Rounds/Chronic Pain clinics and interventions.

All post-holders will be given a named clinical and educational supervisor.

Currently, the job description does not include any night shifts or weekend working. However, it is highly anticipated that over the course of the contract period; the role will change, and the postholder will be required to participate in nights and weekend working, under the direct supervision of a senior doctor.

Weekend working will consist of clinical activities that are scheduled in advance and reviewed where required as work schedules are reviewed, taking account of service needs.

On call CommitmentsThe postholder will contribute to resident daytime and evening cover on the oncological critical care unit. This is a resident rota covering the critical care unit, and supporting the management of critically unwell patients throughout the hospital under the direct supervision of a consultant. The postholder will have to complete 16 resident long day shifts over the course of a 12-week period.

As stipulated above, currently, the job description does not include any night shifts or weekend working. However, it is highly anticipated that over the course of the contract period; the role will change, and the postholder will be required to participate in nights and weekend working, under the direct supervision of a senior doctor.

Job description Job responsibilities DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe medical establishment currently provides 24 Consultants in Anaesthesia and/or Critical Care, 7 SAS Doctors, 3 fellows and 2 trainees, 1 ANP. The appointee will be based at The Christie and will provide senior input to the Oncological Critical Care Unit (OCCU) and support for the Cardiac Arrest, Outreach and Acute Pain Teams at The Christie. Additionally, the post will offer regular time tabled supervised sessions in clinical Anaesthesia, and time for supportive activities such as audit and research. Administration: Maintain accurate clinical documentation and handoversParticipate in MDT meetings and departmental audit cycles Teaching Contribute to in-house anaesthetic teaching and education of resident doctors and medical students.Opportunity to assist in regional teaching programmes. Research Engage in national and local research/audit projects, such as NELA and PQIP.Support the design and analysis of quality improvement initiatives. Communication and working relationships Work collaboratively with the OCCU Team, Outreach, theatre staff, surgeons, and acute pain team.Communicate effectively with patients and carers, especially in complex cancer care settings. Governance, quality and risk management Adhere to Trust policies and GMC guidance on professional standardsParticipate in clinical governance meetings, incident reviews and morbidity and mortality meetings where appropriate. Professional development: Dedicated SDT time to support CPD, appraisal and revalidation activities.Encouraged to attend conferences and external educational courses. Education and training: Access to structured learning resources within The Christie School of Oncology Support and office facilities: Shared office space with IT access.Anaesthetic support from the anaesthetic Directorate. Mentoring: Clinical and educational supervision provided by a named consultant.Regular job planning and progression reviews. Continuing Professional DevelopmentThe 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 PlanningThe role will include an average approximately 40 hours/week of clinical duties in CCU and theatres. Shifts will include long days covering the critical care unit; in addition to short days on critical care or in theatres. Over a 12 week rolling rota period, it is anticipated that the postholder will complete approximately:16 x 12.5 hour long day shifts on CCU (weekdays)14 x 10 hour short day shifts on CCU12 x 9.5 hour Theatre shifts In addition to the above, it is anticipated that the postholder will receive approximately 2 hours of self development time per week to contribute to audit, research, training and quality improvement projects. There are also opportunities to attend and become involved with other anaesthetic-led services at the Christie; including CPET/Pre-op Clinics/Acute Pain Rounds/Chronic Pain clinics and interventions. All post-holders will be given a named clinical and educational supervisor. Currently, the job description does not include any night shifts or weekend working. However, it is highly anticipated that over the course of the contract period; the role will change, and the postholder will be required to participate in nights and weekend working, under the direct supervision of a senior doctor. Weekend working will consist of clinical activities that are scheduled in advance and reviewed where required as work schedules are reviewed, taking account of service needs. On call CommitmentsThe postholder will contribute to resident daytime and evening cover on the oncological critical care unit. This is a resident rota covering the critical care unit, and supporting the management of critically unwell patients throughout the hospital under the direct supervision of a consultant. The postholder will have to complete 16 resident long day shifts over the course of a 12-week period. As stipulated above, currently, the job description does not include any night shifts or weekend working. However, it is highly anticipated that over the course of the contract period; the role will change, and the postholder will be required to participate in nights and weekend working, under the direct supervision of a senior doctor.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Medical Degree
• GMC registration

Desirable

• Primary FRCA, MRCP, MCEM or equivalent

Training

Essential

• Advanced Life Support

Desirable

• Airway skills
• Higher competencies in Anaesthesia and/or Intensive care Medicine (ICM), e.g. CVC/Arterial line insertion, etc

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 3 months experience in ICM, Anaesthesia, acute/emergency medicine.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of audit
• Minimum of 1 Year NHS Experience

Desirable

• 6-12 months experience in Anesthesia and Critical care
• Evidence of active participation in clinical audit

Personal skills

Essential

• Good communication skills in verbal and written English
• Good interpersonal skills
• Working well in a multi- disciplinary team Calm, efficient under pressure
• Knowing when to ask for help
• To recognise personal limitations but to work competently within these boundaries
• Reliable, punctual, hard- working, enthusiastic.

Desirable

• Awareness of specific needs of patients and carers, issues relating to service provision for cancer patients in hospital and the community.
• Empathy with patients and carers involved in tertiary treatments and understanding of their special needs.

Teaching

Essential

• Evidence of an interest in teaching and supporting the learning of medical students and/or junior healthcare professionals

Desirable

• Formal teaching qualification or completion of a recognised teaching course
• Experience of planning, delivering and evaluating structured teaching sessions or courses

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Medical Degree GMC registration Desirable Primary FRCA, MRCP, MCEM or equivalent Training Essential Advanced Life Support Desirable Airway skills Higher competencies in Anaesthesia and/or Intensive care Medicine (ICM), e.g. CVC/Arterial line insertion, etc Experience Essential Minimum 3 months experience in ICM, Anaesthesia, acute/emergency medicine. Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of audit Minimum of 1 Year NHS Experience Desirable 6-12 months experience in Anesthesia and Critical care Evidence of active participation in clinical audit Personal skills Essential Good communication skills in verbal and written English Good interpersonal skills Working well in a multi- disciplinary team Calm, efficient under pressure Knowing when to ask for help To recognise personal limitations but to work competently within these boundaries Reliable, punctual, hard- working, enthusiastic. Desirable Awareness of specific needs of patients and carers, issues relating to service provision for cancer patients in hospital and the community. Empathy with patients and carers involved in tertiary treatments and understanding of their special needs. Teaching Essential Evidence of an interest in teaching and supporting the learning of medical students and/or junior healthcare professionals Desirable Formal teaching qualification or completion of a recognised teaching course Experience of planning, delivering and evaluating structured teaching sessions or courses

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

The Christie NHS FT

Address

Oncology Critical Care Medical - E00347

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.christie.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Christie NHS FT

Address

Oncology Critical Care Medical - E00347

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.christie.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)