Clinical-Academic Consultant in Lymphoma
Job reference: 413-MD-RR2026-000133-OO
Location: The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester
Salary: £113,565 – £150,569 per annum (pro-rata)
Contract: Permanent, full time (10 sessions per week plus on call)
Job Overview
This position within the Lymphoma Disease Group offers a 50:50 split between clinical service and academic research. The post-holder will provide clinical care, develop research initiatives, and contribute to teaching and supervision.
Main duties of the job
- Provide comprehensive care and clinical oversight for medical oncology inpatients and outpatients.
- Develop, lead, and deliver a high‑quality clinical programme aimed at improving patient outcomes.
- Assist in establishing a regional cardio‑oncology service.
- Expand the clinical trials portfolio to increase patient access to novel therapies and personalised medicine, particularly through biomarker‑driven trial designs.
- Lead investigator‑initiated studies through the UKCCC Lymphoma Group and increase referrals for clinical trials and second opinions.
- Contribute to the expansion of ECMC early‑phase lymphoma research, generating additional 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 supervision of MD/PhD students.
- Lead a regional oncology education programme for foundation trainees.
- Contribute to MDTs, clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement.
Working for our organisation
The postholder will contribute to high‑quality consultant‑led care across 7 days, including planned weekend and weekday clinical activity to support safe, timely decision‑making and continuity of care.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Organisational arrangements: the role sits within the Lymphoma Disease Group with a balanced 50:50 split between clinical and academic duties.
Role purpose: responsibilities include clinical commitments in lymphoma oncology, developing and delivering a high‑quality clinical and research service to improve patient outcomes.
Key responsibilities are listed in the preceding duties section.
Person specification
- GMC registration with a license to practice.
- Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT (within 6 months of interview) or CESR.
- Evidence of productive ethical research relevant to oncology.
- Wide experience in oncology, especially lymphoma cancers.
- Recent publications in peer‑reviewed journals.
Experience
- Experience across all disease groups in medical oncology.
- Experience with immunotherapy and targeted therapy.
- Training at specialist registrar or similar level.
- Experience teaching undergraduates and clinical audit.
- Knowledge of GMC revalidation and NHS appraisal processes.
Personal skills
- Ability to adapt to changing circumstances within a team.
- Evidence of clinical leadership and team management skills.
- Integrity, management and communication skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Flexibility, commitment, teamwork, and organisational skills.
- Resilience under pressure and self‑motivation.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including BAME communities and people with disabilities. The Christie NHS Foundation Trust is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities.
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