Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, experienced, and enthusiastic Advanced Clinical Practitioner to become part of the Radiotherapy and working with the SABR clinical oncology team at The Christie NHS FT Radiotherapy department based at Withington site. Situated in south Manchester, The Christie NHS FT is the largest cancer treatment centre of its kind in Europe, seeing more than 40,000 patients a year. We are an international leader in cancer research and development.



Ideally educated to Masters level, you will be expected to practice autonomously at an advanced level with highly developed specialist knowledge and skills in the diagnosis and management of lung oncology patients. As a lead specialist in a defined area of radiotherapy related care, the ACP (SABR Oncology) will formulate clinical decisions and complex treatment plans to manage acute and chronic illness and will respond to actual and potential health problems appropriately. They will participate in the direct clinical management of patients from first presentation at the hospital, until discharge. This includes history taking, systematic physical examination, and requisition of appropriate clinical investigations. Formulation of clinical management plans and re-evaluation of implemented treatment plans as appropriate. The post holder will undertake contouring of tumour volume, organs at risk, nodal groups/involvement with regards to radiotherapy treatment planning.



You will be a key member of the clinical team, which includes Advanced Clinical Practitioners and will be a part of a large cross-trust multi-disciplinary team. You will be involved in the clinical training and development of qualified AHP's, nurses and support staff.



We are open to discussing a Band 7 training post for this role if you do not already possess the essential skills required.



The ACP (SABR) is a highly advanced practitioner. They will demonstrate highly developed specialist knowledge and skills in the diagnosis and management of lung oncology patients, working under the clinical direction of a consultant clinical oncologist. As a lead specialist in a defined area of radiotherapy related care, the ACP (SABR Oncology) will formulate clinical decisions and complex treatment plans to manage acute and chronic illness and will respond to actual and potential health problems appropriately. They will participate in the direct clinical management of patients from first presentation at the hospital, until discharge. This includes history taking, systematic physical examination, and requisition of appropriate clinical investigations.



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% 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.



Independent prescribing responsibilities support this practice. Strategic planning, education, research and audit are key components of the role. The post holder will exercise advanced clinical expertise, levels of judgement, discretion and decision making in clinical care. They will provide advanced clinical skills and advice demonstrating a sound understanding of the issues related to the identification, assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of lung oncology patients. They will monitor and lead improvements to standards of care through supervision of practice, clinical audit, evidence based care, teaching and supporting professional colleagues and the provision of skilled professional leadership. They will contribute to clinical governance and the implementation of relevant research into practice thus aiding service development.



The post holder will demonstrate professionalism in terms of attitude, communication and appearance at all times and they will maintain personal standards of conduct and behaviour consistent with Trust and governing bodies guidelines and professional standards.



Formulation of clinical management plans and re-evaluation of implemented treatment plans as appropriate. The post holder will undertake contouring of tumour volume, organs at risk, nodal groups/involvement with regards to radiotherapy treatment planning. The post holder will prescribe radiotherapy treatment. The post holder will undertake contouring of tumour volume, organs at risk, nodal groups/involvement with regards to radiotherapy treatment planning. The post holder will prescribe radiotherapy treatment.