Locum Consultant - Medical Oncology Lung & Acute

Job Summary

We are seeking a Locum Consultant Medical Oncologist for a 6‑month fixed term contract. The role will involve 10 program activities per week providing oncology care within the Lung Cancer Disease Group and Acute Oncology offering, covering a 3‑week rotating cover at consultant level for the Medical Oncology Lung outpatient service at The Christie and Wythenshawe Hospital, and a 1‑week‑in‑3 Acute Oncology inpatient service at The Christie.

• Provide consultant level care for lung cancer patients at The Christie Withington and Wythenshawe Hospital sites, including outpatient clinics, day case units, and inpatient wards.
• Participate in acute oncology consultant post for non‑elective admissions related to underlying malignant diagnosis or its treatment.
• Manage chemotherapy services across Oak Road Treatment Centre, Christie @ Home, Outreach, and Cecilia Centre (Wythenshawe).
• Attend multidisciplinary team meetings and oversee patient management, including standard therapy and phase II/III trials.
• Lead clinical governance activities: maintain protocols, guidelines, audit, and contribute to research projects.
• Support continuous professional development and teaching duties for undergraduate and postgraduate medical students.
• Conduct clinical audit as a member of The Christie Medical Staff Committee.

The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. Based in Manchester with a national reach, it offers radiotherapy, chemotherapy, specialist surgery, diagnostics, and research programmes including early clinical trials and world‑first breakthroughs.

• Date posted: 16 February 2026
• Pay scheme:
  Hospital medical and dental staff
• Grade:
  Consultant
• Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year (Pro Rata)
• Contract:
  
  Fixed term
• Duration: 6 months
• Working pattern:
  Full‑time
• Reference number: 413-MD-C-OO-B
• Job location:
  
  Medical Oncology – E00251, Manchester, M20 4BX

• MRCP or equivalent qualification
• GMC registration with a license to practice
• Entry on GMC specialist register via CCT (within 6 months of interview) or CESR
• Evidence of productive ethical research relevant to oncology
• Experience of independently managing oncology patients
• Experience of teaching undergraduates
• Experience of clinical audit

• Higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)
• Recent publications in peer‑reviewed journals
• Experience in teaching postgraduates
• Experience of leadership in a service area

• Evidence of clinical leadership skills
• Proven ability to lead a team
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Flexibility, commitment and teamwork with colleagues
• Ability to work under pressure and self‑motivation, with ability to motivate team

Post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Disclosure and Barring Service check required.

Applications requiring current Skilled Worker Sponsorship will be considered. For details consult UK Visas and Immigration website.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Refer to NHS Careers website.

The Christie NHS FT – Medical Oncology – E00251, Manchester, M20 4BX