Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Company Name: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Job Title: Senior Data Engineer (Modernisation)
Job Description: Job Summary

We are at the start of a five-year Data Engineering modernisation programme. This role will lead the programme (alongside the Data Engineering Lead) for the first twelve months. Working as an experienced DBA and SQL developer to direct the testing and legacy removal workstreams, implement new technology and provide expertise on data architecture to the team and department. We are seeking an experienced DBA and Data Engineer with a strong background in SQL Server and automated testing.

The role will work within the Data Engineering team which delivers high quality business and complex clinical reporting structures from disparate systems within a consistent and stable framework that is monitored and assured.

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people. The Christie supports flexible working, enquiries welcomed. Previous experience of working for the NHS or in a healthcare environment is not essential for this role.

Main duties of the job

Lead the Data Engineering modernisation programme with the Data Engineering Lead. Develop close working relationships with all members of the Digital Services team and stakeholders to ensure data solutions are built that meet the needs of the trust.

Lead the migration process from legacy reporting and database systems.

Deliver and establish SQL server migration/upgrade and set up non-production environments.

Develop a Data Engineering testing model.

About Us

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.

Date posted

05 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

413-92233-FB-SD

Job locations

E01003

Manchester

M20 4BX

Job Description

Job responsibilities

DATA ENGINEERING / MANAGEMENT

Lead the Data Engineering modernisation programme with the Data Engineering Lead.
Complete SQL Server migration/upgrade and set up non-production environments, working with Senior Data Engineer.
Lead the tester and development of a Data Engineering testing model.
Lead the legacy removal work stream.
Provide expertise and engage in wider architecture discussions across Digital Services. Input into Future Christie direction.
Support the Senior Data Engineer to define and promote industry best practice coding and development standards for SQL Server.
Communicate with NHS staff at all levels on business or clinical processes.
Attend meetings for project delivery, change management, communications and operational management where required.
Participate in the development of the data strategy ensuring the development and structures are suitable for the NHS within a horizon of five years.
Engage with NHS-Digital and NHS England technical forums ensuring the Christies technical profile and staying current with the national agenda.
Review new technical development tools, languages, methodologies and advise of potential opportunities to adopt where appropriate.
Research and advise management on new technologies, tools and standards, assessing potential for enhancement of existing services.
Provide peer review, mentoring, training and assistance for Data Engineers development.
Ensure data solutions are optimally configured.
Ensure data solutions systems and processes are monitored for performance and advise on architecture and hardware requirements as required.
Create and define policies and procedures for data solutions development in association with the Data Engineering Lead and Senior Data Engineer.
Ensure all knowledge base documentation associated with data solutions is kept up to date and frequently reviewed.

CORE SKILLS

Human Resources

Responsible for line management of own team in line with appropriate policies, procedures, working practices and guidelines, ensuring all resources are deployed to maximise an efficient and effective delivery of support services to patients and users.
Undertake and support the development of staff (if applicable) in line with personal development reviews and other associated guidance.
Provide training for staff (if applicable) from own or other disciplines on own subject area, when required.
On occasion the post holder may be required to work unsociable hours to support and/or enable the delivery of key programmes or projects.
Provide regular performance reports on progress, status and achievements for own area to be used by both management and users.

Financial/Physical Resources

Ensure the robust management of financial resources allocated to own areas and make proposals to maximise those resources through budget setting, recharges, long term financial planning and cost saving opportunities.
Be responsible for the safe use of ICT hardware and software, including installation, repair and maintenance.
Monitor the maintenance and support contracts allocated to own area, ensuring continuity of service and budget management. Liaise with third party suppliers to identify and evaluate potential value for money contracts.
Liaise with external agencies, suppliers and contractors ensuring delivery of service is in line with agreed contracts.
Contribute to business appraisals and business case production when required in partnership with NHS stake holders. Undertake solution searches and appraisals of supplier proposals.
Ensure Trust procurement processes and procedures are followed in a timely and efficient manner and participate in the procurement process where relevant, providing assistance for the development and assessment of procurement documentation as required.
Ensure the post holder adheres to Trust Standing Financial Instructions (SFIs).

Project Management

Advise and participate in the development and implementation of projects, where required, ensuring Informatics provision of integrated solutions and user objectives are achieved.
Ensure project tasks, where required, are successfully delivered in line with agreed timescales and budgets.
Support the activities of project boards and project teams, when required, and making presentations, where ...

Manchester, United Kingdom

On site

06-03-2025

Company Name: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Job Title: Learning Designer
Job Description: Job Summary

The Christie PET-CT Academy is a leading centre of excellence for educating the full spectrum of professionals operating across PET-CT diagnostic services. Part of The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, the PET-CT Academy operates in partnership with Alliance Medical as part of the National Contract 1 (NC1) Molecular Imaging Collaborative Network (MICN), to provide a skilled workforce to meet ever-increasing patient needs across England. We are committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based training to advance healthcare outcomes through online, face-to-face, and blended learning.

We are seeking an experienced Learning Designer with a genuine interest in creating engaging, innovative education and an eagerness to explore new technologies. Technical proficiency is a must along with creativity and adaptability in learning design. This is initially a fixed term post for 12 months.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will work closely with our Education Developer to design content that delivers an exceptional learning experience. Your focus will be on creating engaging, interactive online learning experiences, ensuring that our programmes meet the highest standards of instructional design.

Key Responsibilities:

Collaborate with our Education Developer and subject matter experts to design engaging, interactive learning content.
Research and integrate innovative educational design into course content.
Liaise with internal teams to manage course development timelines.
Support the review and continuous improvement of our educational offerings.
Alongside peers, manage, administrate, and maintain the LearnDash Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). This will include the legal and technical upkeep as well as the upkeep of online courses and course areas to support the PET-CT Academy's educational offerings

The successful candidate will be a member of the wider Christie Institute for Cancer Education Manchester team, with its comprehensive range of educational programmes which meet the needs of healthcare professionals working in cancer care, research and treatment.

Please note, if enough suitable applications are received, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early.

About Us

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.

Date posted

19 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

413-92111-SoO-SD

Job locations

D00040

Manchester

M20 4BX

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Online learning design and implementation

To design and develop appropriate learning activities, using innovative solutions to create engaging and highly bespoke learning experiences
With support from the Education Developer, work closely with SMEs, guiding development of their content to ensure that it is educationally sound as well as meeting objectives that are underpinned by a sound evidence base
Support in developing appropriate assessment opportunities that allow learners to test their understanding, and that provide appropriate and meaningful feedback
To support on a range of projects and manage individual project from inception to delivery, with the support of the Education Developer
To utilise and further develop materials to assist the team in project planning and learning development, e.g. creative brief and storyboard documents
To engage in a robust internal review system which supports continued improvement

Virtual Learning Environment responsibility

Alongside peers, manage, administrate and maintain the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). This will include the legal and technical upkeep as well as the upkeep of online courses and course areas to support the PET-CT Academys educational offerings
To contribute to the administration of assessment processes with the VLE, ensuring appropriate feedback and reporting processes
To implement all upgrades to system(s), ensuring compliance with all security and data management issues
To provide first line technical support and maintenance for the VLE, including the provision of systems administration, support for enrolments, tracking and assessment and site/course configuration
To design, edit and maintain the content on the VLE ensuring that high standards are met, and sustained at all times
To manage access rights to the VLE for all users to ensure a high-quality experience, and effective reporting in relation to assessment and tracking

Quality and Governance

To maintain compliance with copyright and data laws with respect to all created materials
In conjunction with senior team members, stakeholders and subject matter experts, contribute to the review of content so that it responds to any changes in practice
To report on a range of KPIs as requested
To maintain robust data collection, management and reporting mechanisms, in accordance with GDPR

Other

To keep up to date with relevant professional and technical developments
Deal with difficult situations in a calm and pleasant manner, taking responsibility to find solutions to complex problems
Demonstrate the Christie Principles and Behaviours at all times, in line with the Trust Code of Conduct
Undertake other relevant duties as directed by the Education Developer and/or Programme Manager

Job description Job responsibilities

Online learning design and implementation

To design and develop appropriate learning activities, using innovative solutions to create engaging and highly bespoke learning experiences
With support from the Education Developer, work closely with SMEs, guiding development of their content to ensure that it is educationally sound as well as meeting objectives that are underpinned by a sound evidence base
Support in developing appropriate assessment opportunities that allow learners to test their understanding, and that provide appropriate and meaningful feedback
To support on a range of projects and manage individual project from inception to delivery, with the support of the Education Developer
To utilise and further develop materials to assist the team in project planning an...

Manchester, United Kingdom

On site

21-03-2025

Company Name: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Job Title: ePortfolio Manager
Job Description: Job Summary

Are you passionate about workforce development and digital innovation? Join Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance as our ePortfolio Manager, driving the evolution of the GM Cancer ePortfolio to support healthcare professionals in delivering outstanding cancer care.

As ePortfolio Manager, you'll oversee the development and maintenance of the GM Cancer ePortfolio, ensuring it meets workforce needs across the region. You'll analyse workforce data to identify trends, collaborate with senior colleagues to support NHS trusts, and work with the Business Intelligence Team to develop insightful data dashboards. As the primary contact for cancer alliances using the platform, you'll handle stakeholder enquiries, provide user support, and facilitate engagement.

Your role will also include managing project timelines, coordinating platform updates with the development team, and overseeing the education directory to ensure learning resources align with the ACCEND framework. Strong analytical skills, stakeholder engagement experience, and project management expertise are key to success.

If you're ready to make a lasting impact on cancer workforce education and thrive in a dynamic, data-driven role, we want to hear from you!

The post is 1.0 WTE and is fixed term for 12 months from start date. For staff working in the NHS currently this is a secondment only opportunity. For external candidates this is 12 months fixed term.

Main duties of the job

The ePortfolio Manager will support the Workforce and Education Programme to:

ePortfolio Management & Development - Oversee the operational management of the GM Cancer ePortfolio, ensuring smooth functionality, coordinating platform updates, and supporting the delivery of mobile app developments.
Stakeholder Engagement & User Support - Act as the first point of contact for enquiries, providing guidance to users, facilitating forums and training sessions, and maintaining strong relationships with NHS trusts and cancer alliances.
Data Analysis & Reporting - Work with the Business Intelligence Team to collect, analyse, and present workforce and ePortfolio usage data, creating dashboards and reports to support senior leaders in strategic decision-making.
Project Planning & Risk Management - Contribute to ePortfolio development projects by tracking progress, setting deadlines, monitoring risks, and ensuring timely delivery.
Governance & Compliance - Maintain accurate records, ensure data security and compliance with GDPR, and support financial and budgetary processes related to ePortfolio developments

About Us

Please see job description for full list of responsibilities.

Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance (GM Cancer) is a venture that brings together patients, charities, NHS and academic institutions with the aim of securing world-class cancer outcomes and experience for our population. Greater Manchester Cancer is the cancer programme of the Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board.

The GM Cancer Academy is a Programme of work within the Workforce and Education Programme. The team are dynamic, diligent, and passionate about supporting the cancer workforce to ensure they have equitable access to training and education to develop the right skills to respond to the needs of people affected by cancer, adapt to new, improved ways of working, continue to modernise the way they work, and embrace technology to deliver the best quality healthcare.

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of cancer workforce and education in Greater Manchester, and to essentially improve outcomes for people affected by cancer.

Date posted

19 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

413-92283-GMC-MS

Job locations

The Christie

Manchester

M20 4BX

Job Description

Job responsibilities

The ePortfolio Manager will support the Workforce and Education Programme to:

Leadership and Expertise

Support the GM Cancer Workforce and Education strategy by aligning the ePortfolio with workforce development priorities.
Lead the ongoing management and enhancement of the ePortfolio, including mobile app functionality and platform improvements.
Act as the primary contact for ePortfolio enquiries, providing expert guidance, training, and engagement support to NHS trusts, cancer alliances, and system partners.
Collaborate with stakeholders to drive platform adoption, improve user experience, and secure funding through bids with pharmaceutical companies and other partners.
Identify and engage key stakeholders using data-driven approaches such as surveys and audits to inform workforce planning and service improvements.
Present complex information to Boards and governance groups, ensuring stakeholder buy-in and alignment with strategic priorities.
Influence and negotiate with stakeholders to support project objectives and workforce initiatives.
Prepare and deliver formal reports, providing clear updates on project progress and insights.
Act as a subject matter expert, offering specialist guidance on ePortfolio use and digital learning developments.
Continuously monitor workforce challenges, gathering feedback to inform system improvements and best practices.

Set-Up and Organisation

Manage the ePortfolios operations, ensuring smooth functionality and alignment with strategic objectives.
Plan and facilitate user engagement activities, including forums, demonstrations, and training, to drive adoption.
Support mobile app development, liaising with suppliers and tracking progress for timely delivery.
Maintain up-to-date project documentation, including plans, meeting minutes, and task lists.
Capture user feedback through focus groups and use insights to inform platform improvements.
Work with the Communications Team to create promotional materials and awareness campaigns.
Collaborate with cancer alliances to share best practices and align ePortfolio developments with workforce education strategies.
Oversee the learning librarys development, ensuring content aligns with the ACCEND framework and national offers to avoid duplication.

Communication and Support

Act as the first point of contact for ePortfolio enquiries, providing specialist advice and escalating complex issues as needed.
Liaise with GM Cancer partners, NHS trusts, Learning and Development leads, and other cancer alliances to share insights, support workforce initiatives, and drive engagement.
Collaborate with the Communications Team to develop promotional materials and campaigns that enhance awareness and adoption of the ePortfolio.
Manage and update website content, ensuring alignment with workforce development priorities.
Build strong relationships with cancer alliances, NHS GM Integrated Care, and external partners to facilitate knowledge exchange and best practice sharing.
Serve as a key liaison between stakeholders, including Gas Mark 8, ...

Manchester, United Kingdom

On site

21-03-2025

Company Name: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Job Title: Clinical Fellowship in Proton Therapy (Clinical Oncology)
Job Description: Job Summary

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.

Main duties of the job

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

About Us

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.

Date posted

24 March 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£49,909 to £70,425 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

413-MD-V2024-24242-LP

Job locations

PBT Medical Staffing - E00622

Manchester

M20 4BX

Job Description

Job responsibilities

ORGANISATIONAL ARRANGEMENTSThis post is 40-hours per week to provide the successful applicant with expertise in cutting edge treatment modalities including clinical service, research, and education, with dedicated mentorship from expert consultants in the field.

During the 12-month fellowship, you will become competent using PBT in treatment management of common tumour subsites as Head & Neck, CNS, Paediatrics, Sarcoma, Thoracic, Lymphoma, Breast, and Upper GIT, as well as complex and rare tumours. Through clinical rotations you will develop expertise in patient selection, tumour delineation, treatment planning and delivery for PBT, including experience in paediatric conventional radiation therapy.

You will also support ongoing multi-centre clinical trials and evaluative commissioning proton projects, investigating the role of proton therapy.

Alongside your clinical responsibilities, you will have dedicated time for research tailored to your areas of interest. Youll be involved in a variety of research projects, with the flexibility to shape these to align with your professional goals. Throughout your tenure, you will receive support to write up and publish your findings and present them at both national and international conferences. Additionally, youll have the exciting opportunity to work closely with members of the NHS Proton Registry. This collaboration allows you to contribute to national data validation projects and even lead your own research initiativesan invaluable experience that will deepen your understanding of various aspects of data management.

Role Purpose Clinical Responsibilities will include outpatients care for radiotherapy patients, volume delineation and planning, radiotherapy QA and participation in relevant MDTs. The fellow will be seeing new, on-treatment and follow-up patients independently either face-to-face or virtually. Inpatient care is rarely needed and is to provide radiotherapy support for patient admitted while on PBT. Additionally, there is an expectation to provide a senior RT care if PBT treatment extends beyond the 9am-5pm working hours. These can include selected days over the weekends and bank holidays (one day a month on average). These shifts are distributed over 4 PBT fellows on a rota and all be either separately paid (current practice) as locum and compensated as days in lieu (could be incorporated in future). Work alongside a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, including oncologists, physicists, radiographers, and specialist nurses. Hands-on Experience in Advanced Radiotherapy Techniques: Gain exposure to cutting-edge treatment methodologies and precision planning. Contribute to clinical research, including the development of your research area and projects, and involvement in ongoing clinical trials. Support education and training initiatives for peers, medical students, resident doctors, and allied health professionals. Academic Contributions: Present findings at conferences and contribute to scientific publications to advance the field of proton therapy. Administrative Duties: Assist in administrative tasks related to direct patient care, National PBT Registry and service development.

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ORGANISATIONAL ARRANGEMENTSThis post is 40-hours per...

Manchester, United Kingdom

On site

25-03-2025

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

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