Medical Oncologist Consultant Greater Manchester

Medical Oncologist Consultant – Head and Neck, Thyroid & Skin Cancers

Key Responsibilities

• Management of patients with Head and Neck, Thyroid and Skin cancers receiving standard therapy, including treatment decisions and ongoing care.
• Participation in all relevant aspects of clinical governance, maintaining up-to-date protocols, guidelines, and clinical audit.
• Contribution to current research projects and establishment of new opportunities to expand and develop research within the team.
• Revision and development of evidence-based protocols for patients and undertaking associated administrative duties.
• Maintenance of continuing professional development consistent with Royal College recommendations.
• Active contribution to the training of junior doctors and other multi-disciplinary team members in in-patient and outpatient departments.
• Providing support with waiting times across Greater Manchester and Cheshire in outpatient clinics.
• Delivering systemic therapy in Head and Neck tumours including non-melanoma skin tumours.
• Providing input to SACT Services, inpatient services (primarily Wards 11, 12, 4), and the Oncology Assessment Unit.
• Participation in Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings, team meetings, educational meetings, and audit.

Skills and Expertise

• Strong knowledge of Head and Neck, Thyroid, and non-melanoma skin cancer treatment.
• Experience in systemic therapy delivery.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in clinical governance and research.
• Commitment to continuing professional development.
• Ability to train and supervise junior staff.