Locum Consultant - Medical Oncology Lymphoma

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cancer care organization in Manchester is seeking a clinician specialized in lymphoma oncology. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive care, lead clinical programs, and participate in impactful research initiatives. They will teach and supervise medical students while developing a regional cardio-oncology service. This six-month fixed-term post offers a blend of clinical and academic responsibilities at one of Europe's foremost cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients annually.

Benefits

Contribution to research and clinical trials

Teaching opportunities

Dynamic multidisciplinary team environment

Qualifications

• Candidates must have clinical responsibilities in lymphoma oncology.
• Experience in leading clinical programs aimed at improving outcomes.
• Must lead new investigator-initiated studies.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care and oversight for medical oncology patients.
• Develop and deliver high-quality clinical services.
• Contribute to regional cardio-oncology service establishment.

Skills

Clinical responsibilities in oncology

Research collaboration

Teaching and supervision of students

Experience in clinical trials

Education

Medical degree

Specialization in oncology

Job description

Role Overview

The post-holder will have clinical responsibilities in lymphoma oncology, supporting the delivery of high-quality patient care in line with NICE Improving Outcomes Guidance for Haematological Cancers. In addition to direct clinical duties, the successful candidate will actively contribute to the development and implementation of research initiatives aimed at improving outcomes for patients with lymphoma. They will collaborate with two University clinical academics leading research in late effects and translational biomarkers at The Christie and the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC). Consultants in the department participate in an on-call rota that involves a commitment to a full week in every twenty weeks with responsibilities during normal working hours and non-resident out of hours. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive care & clinical oversight for medical oncology inpatients & outpatients within the lymphoma service. They will develop, lead and deliver a high-quality clinical programme aimed at improving patient outcomes and will play a key role in establishing a regional cardio-oncology service. A significant aspect of the role will be to expand the clinical trials portfolio, increasing patient access to novel therapies and personalised medicine, particularly through the adoption of biomarker-driven trial designs. The apointee will lead new investigator-initiated studies through the UKCCC Lymphoma Group and work to increase referrals for clinical trials & second opinions, thereby enhancing the national and international visibility of the service. They will contribute to the planned expansion of ECMC early-phase lymphoma research, supporting patients’ access to innovative treatments & generating additional commercial income for the Trust. In addition, the post-holder will develop real-world observational studies on rare lymphomas such as PMBCL and PTLD through national & international collaboration. The role also carries important academic & educational responsibilities, including participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and the supervision of MD & PhD students. The post-holder will lead a regional oncology education programme for foundation trainees, supporting the development of the next generation of clinical academics. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic clinician with an interest in academic medicine to gain experience within a dynamic multidisciplinary team at one of the UK’s foremost cancer centres. This fixed-term, six-month post within the Lymphoma Disease Group offers an exciting opportunity to contribute equally to clinical service and academic research (50:50 split). The position is for 10 Programmed Activities (PAs) per week and is based at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, a leading centre for cancer care and research. The Christie is one of Europe’s leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% of patients are referred to us from other parts of the country. We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world-first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care and oversight for medical oncology inpatients and outpatients.
• Develop, lead, and deliver a high‑quality clinical service aimed at improving patient outcomes.
• Assist in establishing a regional cardio‑oncology service.
• Expand the clinical trials portfolio to offer patients increased access to novel therapies and personalised medicine, especially with the adoption of biomarker‑driven trial designs.
• Lead new investigator‑initiated studies through the UKCCC Lymphoma Group.
• Increase referrals for clinical trials and second opinions to enhance national and international visibility.
• Contribute to the planned expansion of ECMC early‑phase lymphoma research, benefiting patients directly and generating additional commercial income for the Trust.
• Expand real‑world observational studies on rare lymphomas (e.g., PMBCL, PTLD) through national and international collaboration.
• Participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and educational activities.
• Supervise MD/PhD students and lead a regional oncology education programme for foundation trainees.
• 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. We want to ensure that everyone who works at the Christie or uses our services is welcomed, valued and treated with dignity and respect. The Christie values diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for all and fair representation across the organisation at all levels. In support of these commitments, we particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority people and people with disabilities for this post. Appointment will be only on merit. We are committed to creating a balanced and diverse workforce. As such we welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Together we will foster inclusion and tackle inequity and health inequalities in cancer care. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. The Christie NHS Foundation Trust is committed to the highest standards of ethical conduct and integrity in all our activities. We have a zero‑tolerance approach to modern slavery in any of its forms, including slavery, servitude, forced or compulsory labour, and human trafficking. We are fully committed to acting ethically and with transparency in all our business dealings and relationships, and to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure modern slavery is not taking place anywhere in our organisation or supply chains. All positions within the Christie are subject to the receipt of satisfactory written references, medical clearance and evidence of your Right to Work in the UK. Some roles will require a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Please note if you are successfully appointed to a post with this Trust, you will be required to pay for your own DBS Disclosure. By applying for this post you are agreeing to The Christie NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. Please note, all communication regarding your application will be made via email, please ensure you check your junk/spam folders as emails are sometimes filtered there. 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. The Inter‑Authority Transfer (IAT) process is a critical and beneficial component of ESR and will form part of the recruitment process. In the event that you are successful following interview your previous NHS employment data, if applicable will be transferred from your current / most recent employer. Overseas candidates wishing to apply for this position and who would require immigration sponsorship, may wish to self‑assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post on the UKVI website. You should be aware the Trust operates a No Smoking Policy and therefore employees are not permitted to smoke at work.