Consultant Medical Oncologist - Colorectal Oncology

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.

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.