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The Christie Fellowship Programme

Continuous professional development at a world-leading cancer centre

Our Fellowship Programme encompasses a variety of fellowship positions which are open to both UK and internationally-based doctors. It provides pathways for learning and development across multiple disciplines and disease sites at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, one of Europe's largest cancer sites.

What is a Christie Fellowship?

A Christie Fellowship is a fixed-term position for medical professionals, offering the opportunity to work with and learn from world-leading oncology experts. Fellowships at The Christie facilitate hands-on experience and professional development within a specialist NHS Foundation Trust.

The Christie Institute offers a range of fellowship opportunities. Fellowships will include working with specialist clinical teams and can involve undertaking clinical research within our world-renowned facilities. Where possible, we ensure fellowships are bespoke to candidate needs and interests.

As a fellow at The Christie, you can expect:

  • Unparalleled access to clinical and technical experts with a wealth of experience in their specialist fields
  • Opportunities to participate in one of the largest and most well-respected cancer research communities in the world
  • Experience and support to become a clinical educator

How to apply for a Christie Fellowship

The majority of our fellowship positions are advertised via the NHS jobs website, so we suggest searching there first for any suitable vacancies. Please be aware this may involve checking the NHS Jobs website multiple times across a period of a few months, as fellowships are advertised as and when they are made available throughout the year. The application process and eligibility criteria for a fellowship will be included in each individual job advertisement.

The Trust also works with individual organisations to create bespoke fellowship opportunities for a range of candidates. Details of these fellowships and how to apply can be found on this webpage in the “What fellowships are available?” section.

Please get in touch via the contact form at the bottom of the page if you have any enquiries about how to apply for a fellowship.

The Christie offers fellowship opportunities for UK medical graduates looking to develop their specialist knowledge and skills in oncology. Depending on the specialty and level of training, UK Graduates may need to take an out of programme experience (OOPE) to complete a fellowship at The Christie. 

For more information, please discuss this with your training programme director (TPD) or the supervisor for the fellowship you are considering applying for.

The Christie welcomes international candidates, and we have a vast amount of experience working with fellows from across the globe. If you are interested in working in the UK, please take a look at the information on the NHS Health Education England website. This will provide useful information to help you decide whether coming to work in the UK is the right option for you.

The application and agreement process for international candidates is complex, and we suggest allowing at least 6 months to make any arrangements before the proposed starting date. There are also some requirements for working in the UK – please see the information below for registration and documentation advice for international candidates. Unless stated in the person specification for a fellowship position, you are not required to make any of the following arrangements before being offered a fellowship position and instructed by our medical workforce team.

GMC registration

To work in the UK, you need to be registered with the General Medical Council (GMC). If you are from the European Union, you are eligible for full registration with the GMC. If you are from outside the European Union, you need to have passed the PLAB (Professional and Linguistic Assessment Board) Tests, or get an exemption, before applying for GMC registration. This is the test the GMC uses to ensure international doctors have the basic medical competence and communication skills to practice in the UK. 

International candidates applying for GMC registration also need to demonstrate satisfactory knowledge of the English language. To do this, they must meet certain requirements in the academic version of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).

Visas and documentation

International candidates may require a work visa. Our Medical Workforce Team will advise on visa requirements. Information on visas can be obtained from the Home Office website.

In addition to the above, you will also be required to provide all or some of the following documentation during the pre-employment checks process which begins once a candidate has been offered a fellowship position after the interview stage:

  • Passport
  • Reference from current employer
  • Letter of Good Standing from local Constabulary or Ministry of Justice Department
  • Up-to-date Police Check from home country or country of employment/study

Travel and accommodation

Please note: you should not book any UK travel or accommodation until you are advised to do so by our Medical Workforce Team. Further checks will need to be completed after your arrival in the UK before you are able to begin in your fellowship post, including an occupational health check. 

What fellowships are available?

We offer fellowships across clinical oncology, endocrinology, haematology, medical education, medical oncology, proton beam therapy, radiology, supportive oncology, and surgery.

Please explore the drop-down sections below to find out more about the different fellowships available at The Christie, or use the contact form on this page to request further details.

Contact

the-christie.fellowships@nhs.net

Fellowship leads

Dr Jonathan Lim and Dr Jamie Weaver

Fellowship details

The Christie medical oncology fellowship programme offers outstanding clinical and research training within one of the world’s leading comprehensive cancer centres. As Europe’s largest single-site cancer hospital and a hub for pioneering therapies and translational research, The Christie provides fellows with unparalleled exposure to cutting-edge oncology practice.

Fellowships are available across a wide range of medical oncology sub-specialties, including:

  • Acute oncology
  • Advanced immunotherapy and cell therapy (solid tumours)
  • Breast cancer
  • Early-phase/experimental cancer medicines
  • Gastrointestinal cancers – with dedicated teams in upper GI, colorectal, hepatopancreatobiliary and neuroendocrine neoplasms
  • Gynaecological cancers
  • Lung cancer
  • Melanoma
  • Renal cancer
  • Sarcoma and germ cell tumours

Fellows gain hands-on experience in specialist clinics, MDT meetings, and clinical trials, supported by expert multidisciplinary teams.

Embedded within the Manchester Cancer Research Centre (MCRC), fellows also benefit from rich academic opportunities, including research involvement, publications, audits and quality improvement projects, and collaboration with world-class scientists and clinicians. We also deliver a structured fellowship education programme focusing on leadership, communication and research skills.

The programme’s aim is to help oncologists grow in confidence, develop sub-specialty expertise, and prepare for the next stage of their clinical and/or academic careers within a welcoming and internationally connected community.

Speciality educational funding options

Our Medical Oncology fellowship programme offers a range of structured learning opportunities each week, including:

  • Team research meetings
  • Journal club
  • Disease-specific multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, as well as specialised molecular tumour boards (MTBs)

Beyond the weekly schedule, fellows also take part in:

  • A monthly fellowship teaching programme dedicated to career development and essential professional skills
  • Annual Fellows’ Showcase event
  • Seminars and external talks organised across the Manchester Cancer Research Centre (MCRC) ecosystem
  • Grand Round
  • The Christie Institute for Cancer Education (CICE) educational events

Many of our fellows are supported by their host team or CICE to attend local, national or international conferences for their professional development or to present their work. Every year, for instance, we have a strong Christie contingent at the Workshop on Methods in Clinical Cancer Research.

How to apply

Current core-funded opportunities are advertised on the NHS Jobs website or The Christie vacancy portal. Fellowships are advertised as they become available throughout the year - please continue to check regularly for the latest opportunities.

Fellowships which involve an academic component (such as, an MD or PhD) are also available through the below organisations:

For laboratory research-focused clinical fellowships and clinical fellowships working towards a PhD, MD or MRes, posts are often advertised with funding attached for salary, fees, and consumables. Other postgraduate degrees and clinical PhD offerings are also available and advertised via The University of Manchester.

Helpful links

We are also keen to host and facilitate externally funded fellowships, for example:

Please contact the Fellowship team, or liaise directly with potential supervisor of interest to explore these opportunities further.

In addition, we have established partnerships with other organisations/institutions through co-funding fellowship opportunities, such as:

Contact

sean.tenant@nhs.net

Fellowship leads

Dr Sean Tenant

Fellowship details

We have 5 funded fellowship posts.

Senior Clinical Fellow in Cross Sectional / PET-CT Cancer Imaging (4 posts)

The post is principally designed to obtain specific education and training in cross-sectional cancer imaging. There is a strong PET-CT component, with access to online PET-CT modules, cases and protected PET-CT reporting sessions. Fellows should expect to become independent in report FDG PET-CT by the end of the fellowship.

Further experience will be gained in specialist MR, CT, diagnostic and procedural ultrasound. There is the possibility to attend and contribute to a wide variety of tertiary subspecialist MDTs.

The associated job-plan is provisionally split into 32 hours per week of direct clinical care including CT, MR and PET-CT scanning, with eight hours for research and administration.

Sub-specialty interests are welcomed. Applicants should have a specific interest in specialist oncological imaging. There are on-going audit and research opportunities in the department and these would be actively encouraged.

Posts are advertised all year round depending on when posts become vacant.

Senior Clinical Fellow in Interventional Radiology (1 post)

The Christie interventional radiology service is a leading centre for enteric intervention, liver intervention, and transradial access; hosting a number of international courses. The successful candidate will obtain experience in a wide range of interventional procedures with a view to becoming an independent operator.

Commonly performed procedures include, but are not limited to: nutritional support procedures, vascular support procedures, stenting of the GI tract, percutaneous liver intervention (PTC, RFA), percutaneous genito-urinary intervention, venous intervention (SVC, IVC, Varicocoeles) symptomatic tumour embolisations, PAE, Chemoembolisation and Selective Internal Radiation Therapy (SIRT).

Speciality educational funding options

The department has access to dedicated funds to support research and presentations.

How to apply

Adverts are posted on HealthJobsUK.

Fellowship leads

Prof Richard Berman/Dr Ash Ahamed

Fellowship details

This unique fellowship is part of a national pilot program aiming to develop core competencies in the new field of supportive oncology among doctors working throughout the whole continuum of cancer care.

The aim of these 12-month posts is to equip the fellow with knowledge and skills in symptom control, management of side effects of cancer treatments, psychological support, complex pain management and research in supportive oncology.

The development of this knowledge will be underpinned by a curriculum in supportive oncology, developed and badged by the UK Association of Supportive Care in cancer (UKASCC) and endorsed by the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR). Demonstration of achievement of the curriculum including completion of appropriate workplace-based assessments and attendance at national (remote) teaching events will result in a certificate of fellowship completion at the end of the 12 months from RCR/UKASCC.

The role will be suitable for doctors who have completed Internal Medicine or GP Training particularly for those wishing to gain additional experience in supportive oncology.

3 supportive oncology fellowships are available per year at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust.

How to apply

This fellowship is advertised through the NHS Jobs website.

Helpful links

The Christie/Hellenic Society for Medical Oncology (HeSMO) Fellowships

Fellowship leads

Dr Konstantinos Kamposioras

Fellowship details

The Christie/Hellenic Society for Medical Oncology (HeSMO) Fellowship programme offers a unique opportunity for one clinician each year to undertake a 12-month placement at The Christie, working alongside one or two medical oncology teams of their choice.

The fellow will gain specialist expertise in the management of selected tumour types while contributing directly to clinical research, including the design, delivery, and oversight of clinical trials. This programme provides advanced training within a world-leading cancer centre and supports the development of future clinical academic leaders in oncology.

Speciality educational funding options

The programme will be jointly funded by HeSMO and The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, demonstrating the shared commitment of both organisations to advancing excellence in oncology education and clinical research.

The fellowship provides a competitive annual salary in the range of £52,656 to £73,992, with the final amount aligned to the candidate’s experience and confirmed in collaboration with The Christie’s medical oncology leadership team.

How to apply

All required supporting documents must be submitted to HeSMO via the online “New Scholarship Application Form”, which is made available annually through the HeSMO website. Applications must be fully completed, and all supporting materials must be received by the stated deadline for the candidate to be considered.

Comprehensive information, including the list of required documents and the HeSMO Internal Regulation for Scholarships Abroad, can be found on the HeSMO website.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview with representatives from The Christie. The successful applicant will be offered the opportunity to join our team within the following months. The start date is flexible and can be agreed to accommodate the candidate’s circumstances.

Helpful links

 

Sponsorship opportunities

There are several ways that fellows can undertake their placement at The Christie, and many are directly sponsored by their current employers. Where fees may apply to a fellowship position, these will be discussed with candidates. All costs associated with obtaining a licence to work in the UK must be covered independently by the fellowship candidate or through a sponsoring organisation.

The Christie encourages enthusiastic candidates to apply for their own funding. Some potential funding opportunities are shown below (other options may also be available to you in your country of nationality):

  • Medical Training Initiative (MTI)
  • European School of Oncology (ESO)
  • European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO)
  • Union of International Cancer Control (UICC)
  • Canon Research Fellowships (Sponsor Canon Foundation)
  • Country-specific Fellowships (country of nationality)

Fellowships which involve an academic component (such as an MD or PhD) are also available via the below organisations:

For laboratory research-focused clinical fellowships and clinical fellowships working towards a PhD, MD or MRes, posts are often advertised with funding attached for salary, fees, and consumables. Other postgraduate degrees and clinical PhD offerings are also available and advertised via The University of Manchester.

Contact us for more information

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