Junior Oncology Fellow

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This 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 GMC's 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 Development
The Trust supports the requirements for continuing professional development (CPD) as laid down by the GMC and surgical colleges and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities.

Role planning
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 Commitments
This role does not require participation in the on-call rota.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

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

Desirable criteria

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

Experience

Essential criteria

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

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of active participation in audit
• Previous NHS Experience

Personal skills

Essential criteria

• 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 criteria

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

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.

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

Sponsorship Information - We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Manchester

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £55,355 and £77,348 Per Year

Published at

16-10-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No