Medical Oncology
Dr. Tom Waddell and Dr. Mairéad McNamara
6 months
Visiting Residency
Fluent in English. Proficiency in International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam by the time of commencing position is required.
GMC registration prior to commencing position is required.
Programme description
The Oesophagogastric (OG) and Hepatopancreaticobiliary/Neuroendocrine (HPB/NET) units at the Christie Hospital serve a population of over 3 million people. The OG unit primarily treats patients with adenocarcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma of the oesophagus, gastro-oesophageal junction or stomach, and has an active national and international research trials portfolio in both early stage and advanced disease. The HPB/NET unit treats Hepato-Pancreatico-Biliary (composed of hepatocellular carcinoma, pancreas cancer, biliary tract cancers and neuroendocrine tumours) and has an active clinical research programme. A 6 month clinical fellowship is an exciting opportunity to gain clinical experience in the management of OG and HPB/NETs in a world-leading specialist centre. The candidate would be supported to become actively involved in research activities of the units and to undertake an audit, service evaluation or quality improvement project during their post, with the goal of presenting this work in abstract and manuscript form. It is envisaged that the weekly programme would include 2 NHS treatment clinics, 2 research clinics, and attendance at 2 multi-disciplinary team meetings.
