Consultant Medical Oncology - Colorectal Oncology

This post is for 8 Programmed Activities (PAs) per week to work within the Medical Oncology Colorectal Disease Group mainly based at The Christie site at Withington and one day based at Leighton.

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 and ambulatory settings, delivering Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) and providing Medical Oncology input to the Colorectal MDT including a clinic at Leighton. Main 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.