Clinical Fellow – Stereotactic Ablative Body Radiotherapy

NHS; Manchester; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cancer hospital in Manchester is seeking a Clinical Fellow in Clinical Oncology. This position involves developing and implementing Stereotactic Ablative Body Radiotherapy (SABR). Candidates must have an MB BCh and full FRCR, with at least three years in General Medicine and completed Clinical Oncology training. The role offers a fixed-term contract with support from experienced consultants.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years Clinical Oncology training.
• Research awareness is essential.
• Evidence of teaching involvement is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Stereotactic Ablative Body Radiotherapy (SABR) treatment.
• Supervise Technical Radiotherapy delivery in outpatient clinics.
• Conduct follow-up assessments under guidance.

Skills

General Medicine

Clinical Oncology

Audit principles

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Time/resource management

Education

MB BCh or equivalent

Full FRCR (UK)

Job description

Overview

Job summary: Applications are welcomed for a 12 month SABR clinical fellow post commencing December 2025 in Clinical Oncology, based at The Christie NHS FT, Manchester, UK Europe's largest single site cancer hospital.

Responsibilities

• 40 hours per week as a Clinical Fellow for the development and implementation of Stereotactic Ablative Body Radiotherapy (SABR) within the organisation for a fixed term period of 12 months with the option to extend for up to a further 12 months. The post holder will be employed by The Christie NHS Foundation Trust and will be based at The Christie.
• Work alongside consultants and trainees in outpatient clinics, supervising Technical Radiotherapy delivery and performing on-treatment reviews and follow-up assessments.
• Involved in all aspects of the management of patients with HBT and oligometastatic disease, including screening referrals, active participation in MDT, assessment of patients, consent, pre-treatment review, treatment, SABR planning, SABR plan review/approval, technical radiotherapy development, post-treatment care and ePROMS, under supervision of the designated SABR team consultant.
• Teach junior medical staff, medical students and nurses on occasion.
• Take part in audit and research.
• There is no on‑call responsibility with this post.

About us

The Christie is one of Europe\'s leading cancer centres, based in Manchester, serving a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire and treating over 60,000 patients a year. We provide radiotherapy, chemotherapy, surgery and a wide range of support and diagnostic services, and are active in research and clinical trials.

Details

Date posted: 26 September 2025

• Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
• Grade: Doctor - other
• Salary: £52,656 to £73,992 a year
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 12 months
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference: 413-MD-C2025-24622-OO

Job locations

Clinical Oncology - E00084, Manchester, M20 4BX

Job responsibilities

The successful applicant would work alongside consultants and trainees in outpatient clinics across a number of disease groups, supervising Technical Radiotherapy delivery and performing on-treatment reviews and follow-up assessments. The appointee will be a Fellow in the Department of Clinical Oncology; the employing authority is The Christie NHS Foundation Trust. The post-holder will be accountable to the Clinical Director of the Directorate of Clinical Oncology and professionally responsible to the consultants in whose clinics they will be supporting. A clinical supervisor (Consultant Clinical Oncologist) will be assigned and the appointee will work alongside the supervisor in at least one clinic. The role will develop expertise in the development, management and treatment of HPB and oligometastatic tumour sites with SABR. The Clinical Oncology establishment consists of 59 Consultants, plus a team of 24 SpRs and Academic/Clinical Fellows. All activities will be conducted under the supervision of the SABR team consultant.

Qualifications and experience

Attainments (Essential):

• MB BCh or equivalent; full FRCR (UK)
• Research awareness

Attainments (Desirable):

• MRCP (UK)
• Evidence of enthusiasm and participation in research

Experience (Essential):

• At least three years post full registration in General Medicine; completed a minimum of 3 years Clinical Oncology training
• Understands principles of audit; ability and willingness to work in multidisciplinary teams

Experience (Desirable):

• Previous SABR experience
• Evidence of participation in audit
• Skills in time/resource management

Teaching (Desirable):

• Evidence of teaching and involvement in the education of medical students/junior doctors

Personal Skills (Essential):

• Awareness of development needs and desire to achieve this through evidenced-based appraisal

Personal Skills (Desirable):

• Developing Leadership Awareness
• Aim to become an autonomous practitioner (development/CESR/Specialist)

Other requirements

• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required
• Current UK professional registration required
• Applicants requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered alongside others

Notes

This post is subject to safeguarding and employment checks as required by The Christie NHS Foundation Trust and UK employment rules.