Consultant Practitioner (Breast)

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cancer treatment center in Manchester is looking for a passionate Consultant Practitioner to join their Radiotherapy team. The successful candidate will diagnose and manage breast oncology patients, develop treatment plans, and provide expert advice to multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should possess advanced knowledge in radiotherapy, solid organizational skills, and be able to work flexibly across various shifts. This role offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Postgraduate study in radiotherapy or a related field.
• Experience in advanced radiotherapy practice.
• Professional registration and CPD compliance.
• Ability to assess complex medical facts.
• Experience in prescribing medications.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage breast oncology patients.
• Formulate treatment plans and re-evaluate as needed.
• Plan and deliver personalized radiotherapy treatment.
• Provide specialized advice to the patient care team.
• Represent the service at strategic meetings.

Skills

Specialist knowledge in radiotherapy

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teaching abilities

Education

Postgraduate study (e.g., master’s degree)

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, experienced, and enthusiastic Consultant Practitioner to join the Radiotherapy & Breast Clinical Oncology team at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust Radiotherapy department based at the Withington site in south Manchester. The Christie is the largest cancer treatment centre of its kind in Europe, seeing more than 40,000 patients a year. The department provides radiotherapy, chemotherapy, specialist surgery and a wide range of diagnostic services and is a leading national research centre with over 300 clinical trials a year.

We are open to discussing a Band 8a training post for this role if you do not already possess the essential skills required.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage breast oncology patients under the clinical direction of a consultant oncologist, including history taking, systematic physical examination and requisition of appropriate investigations.
• Formulate and implement clinical management plans, re‑evaluate treatment plans as appropriate, and prescribe radiotherapy treatment.
• Plan and deliver radiotherapy treatment, including contouring of tumour volume, organs at risk, nodal groups/involvement, and managing treatment planning.
• Provide highly specialised clinical and technical advice to the Radiotherapy Multi‑Professional Team and contribute to design, implementation and monitoring of radiotherapy pathways.
• Perform patient‑centred communication, including consent for treatment, patient education, liaison with referrers and coordination with the MDT.
• Supervise critical elements of the patient pathway, support clinical governance processes, and contribute to adverse incident reporting and quality improvement.
• Represent the service at strategic meetings and contribute to service development, policy changes and participation in relevant Trust committees.
• Prepare accurate and concise records, reports and communications with GP, specialist teams and community services.

Qualifications & Experience

• Highly developed specialist knowledge across radiotherapeutic, palliative and other medical aspects of patient care within radiotherapy, supported by postgraduate post‑registration study (e.g., master’s degree).
• Significant formal training or experience in advanced practice and specialised radiotherapy.
• Maintain professional registration and practice through CPD and keep an up‑to‑date professional portfolio.
• Experience in prescribing unlicensed medication, drugs used within clinical trials, and blood products (as a qualified Supplementary and/or Independent Prescriber) in compliance with controlled‑drugs policies.
• Demonstrated ability to assess complex facts, use analytical skills, and practice evidence‑based health care.
• Strong organisational skills, including planning, scheduling and workload management.

Personal Attributes

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to deliver complex information to patients, families and multidisciplinary teams.
• Persuasive, motivational, and negotiating skills to achieve consensus within the MDT.
• Empathic and reassuring, with the ability to advocate for patients and support their emotional and physical well‑being.
• Strong teaching and training abilities, including lecturing to radiographers, scientists, doctors and other staff.

Benefits & Working Hours

Working hours must be flexible to fit the needs of the service; individuals will be expected to participate in all shift patterns and will be contracted to work between 6 am and 11 pm.

The Christie is a leading cancer centre offering a supportive, inclusive and collaborative working environment with opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Closing Date

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.

Equal Opportunities & Diversity

Equally, Asian, and other ethnic minority people and people with disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply. The Christie is committed to creating a balanced and diverse workforce and to tackling inequity in cancer care. The Christie NHS Foundation Trust has a zero‑tolerance approach to modern slavery and a commitment to ethical conduct.

Application Information

All positions require satisfactory written references, medical clearance and evidence of the right to work in the UK; a disclosure & barring service check may be required. Successful applicants may need to pay for their own DBS disclosure. Information will be transferred to the Trust’s applicant management system and, if appointed, to the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, you will be informed that your application was unsuccessful.