Job summary
Applications are invited for a Clinical Fellow in Oncogenetics within the Cancer Genetics Unit at the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust. This post will be available from September 2023 to September 2024.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder is expected to maintain an educational record and will be assessed by the Oncogenetic consultants.
Specific training will be offered in the latest standards required for Good Clinical Practice in research.
About us
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 3,900 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits and learning and development opportunities. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will play an integral part of the day to day running of the Cancer Genetics Unit.
Duties include:
- CLINICAL DUTIES
- Regular clinics
- Close liaison with genetic counsellors
- Attend weekly MDT and unit teaching
- Attend Molecular Tumour Board and Genomic Laboratory Hub variant meetings
- RESEARCH
- Recruitment of patients to clinical trials, consent, screening, toxicity assessment and safety reporting
- Work on in-house research projects, audits and service evaluations as discussed with team consultants
- Liaise closely with research nursing staff
- Preparation of manuscripts for publication
- TEACHING
- SHO teaching
- Teaching for research nurse and clinical nurse specialist study days
- Provide education sessions for external groups/interested parties
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will play an integral part of the day to day running of the Cancer Genetics Unit.
Duties include:
- CLINICAL DUTIES
- Regular clinics
- Close liaison with genetic counsellors
- Attend weekly MDT and unit teaching
- Attend Molecular Tumour Board and Genomic Laboratory Hub variant meetings
- RESEARCH
- Recruitment of patients to clinical trials, consent, screening, toxicity assessment and safety reporting
- Work on in-house research projects, audits and service evaluations as discussed with team consultants
- Liaise closely with research nursing staff
- Preparation of manuscripts for publication
- TEACHING
- SHO teaching
- Teaching for research nurse and clinical nurse specialist study days
- Provide education sessions for external groups/interested parties
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full GMC registration.
- MRCP or equivalent
- National training number (NTN) in medical oncology, clinical oncology or clinical genetics
Desirable
- Interest and experience in the treatment of inherited cancers
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of testing for inherited cancer syndromes
- Training at specialist registrar level
Desirable
- Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability and willingness to work within a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Previous experience of patients with inherited cancer syndromes
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Commitment to participate actively in clinical research and collaborate in translational research
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full GMC registration.
- MRCP or equivalent
- National training number (NTN) in medical oncology, clinical oncology or clinical genetics
Desirable
- Interest and experience in the treatment of inherited cancers
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of testing for inherited cancer syndromes
- Training at specialist registrar level
Desirable
- Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability and willingness to work within a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Previous experience of patients with inherited cancer syndromes
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Commitment to participate actively in clinical research and collaborate in translational research
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
