Consultant Medical Oncologist – Colorectal Oncology: Sponsorship Available

The Christie NHS FT

Job summary

This post is for 10 Programmed Activities (PAs) per week to work within the Medical Oncology Colorectal Disease Group mainly based at The Christie site at Withington with 2 sessions out at peripheral sites at Royal Bolton and Stepping Hill Hospitals.

Main duties of the job

The medical oncologist appointed will work with the colorectal team to provide a comprehensive clinical service for colorectal patients. This includes patients in the outpatient, inpatient & ambulatory settings, delivering Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) & providing Medical Oncology input to the Colorectal MDT & clinics at Royal Bolton Hospital & Stepping Hill HospitalMain Duties include:o Management of colorectal patients receiving standard & clinical trials including treatment decisions and ongoing care

o Participating in all relevant aspects of clinical governance, including maintaining up to date protocols, guidelines and clinical audit, under the supervision of the other consultants in the unit

o Contribute to current research projects and establish new opportunities to expand & develop research within the team

o Revision & development of evidence-based protocols for patients & undertaking the administrative duties associated with the care of their patients

o Maintaining a level of continuing professional development consistent the recommendations of the Royal College & Physicians

o Contributing to undergraduate teaching of medical students

o Actively contributing to the training of resident doctors & other multi-disciplinary team members in both in-patient & outpatient departments

o Undertake clinical audit as a member of The Christie Medical Staff Committee

o Participation in the Medical Oncology Consultant on call rota 1:20.

Person Specification

Attainments

Essential

  • MRCP or equivalent qualification
  • GMC registration with a license to practice Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) specialist register via one of the following: a. Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) b. Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR).

Desirable

  • Evidence of productive research activity.

Experience

Essential

  • Advanced Trainee Competencies LGI Cancers and Acute oncology experience.
  • Active in local teaching.

Desirable

  • Evidence of tumour type specific training and experience.
  • Productive engagement with clinical management/audit.
  • Active in national/international teaching education.

Personal Skills

Essential

  • Is a team player prepared to adapt to changing circumstances
  • Dynamic, decision-making motivator.
  • Confident in ability but knowing own limitations.
  • Hard working, enthusiastic achiever

Domicile Circumstance

Essential

  • Within 30 minutes travel time to the hospital.

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).

Closing Date: 15 September 2026

To apply for this job please visit apps.trac.jobs.