The clinical fellowship in proton therapy is a one year fellowship programme, allowing the fellow to gain experience in both clinical and research experience in proton therapy. The post will be split of clinical (80%) and research/CPD (20%).Suitable trainees would have completed their FRCR examinations or equivalent and are senior specialty trainees in Clinical Oncology. Overseas applications are welcome.Candidates to the post can expect to complete four monthly clinical rotations in disease sites: paediatrics, head and neck, CNS and skull base, sarcoma, lymphoma oesophageal and HPB, lung and breast. Exact details of the rotation can be discussed and tailored to suit the learning needs of the appointed fellow.Fellows will have opportunities to lead and actively participate in research projects. In addition, there are management and leadership skill development opportunities during the fellowship.Informal enquiries are welcomed, please email Dr Mohamedkhalid Abutaleb -
mohammedkhalid.abutaleb@nhs.netClosing date for application is 04th April 2025. Shortlisted candidates should expect interviews week commencing . 11th April 2025 Please note that the advert may close early if sufficient interest is received. The successful applicant is expected to start in August 2025., The medical establishment provides specialist care for patients receiving proton therapy with five consultant clinical oncologists supporting paediatrics, four supporting head and neck tumours, three supporting adult CNS, four supporting sarcoma, one supporting oesophageal and HPB, one supporting breast, and another supporting lung currently.

The appointee will be based at The Christie and will provide senior input to the Christie Proton Therapy Service. This will mainly be daytime working hours but will include a component (on a rota) of early evening working to provide support to the clinical service as required. Weekend and bank holiday clinical shifts are additionally paid as locum and participation in this is voluntary.Continuing Professional DevelopmentThe Trust supports the requirements for continuing professional development (CPD) as laid down by the GMC and surgical colleges and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities.
Job Planning Notional half-days Out Patients (and Administration) 4 Radiotherapy Planning 3 MDTs 1 Research, 2 ------------------------- 10

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.