Locum Consultant Clinical Oncologist – Haematology & Lymphoma

Job summary

Applications are invited for a 9PA Locum Consultant Clinical Oncologist for Children, Young People & Adult Haematology & Lymphoma to work on the Sutton site of The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, with commitments at the St Georges site on alternate weeks and MDT attendance.

RMH's aim is to achieve excellence in the treatment, investigation and research of cancer, through partnership and collaboration. The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, with its associated Institute of Cancer Research constitutes a centre of excellence for research and development, education, treatment and care in cancer. It is acknowledged to be one of the largest comprehensive Cancer Centres in the world. We have one of the largest stem cell transplant services for patients with malignant disease in the UK.

The Children and Young People's (CYP) Unit is one of the largest centres in the UK for clinical services to children and young people with leukaemia, solid tumours and brain tumours, with a comprehensive stem cell transplantation programme as well as a dedicated centre for paediatric drug development.

The Unit works jointly with St George's Hospital to provide a comprehensive service to children with malignancy including specialised paediatric and surgical services and intensive care support as required. The clinical oncology service for children and young people with malignancy has a significant international reputation and has an established record in innovative radiotherapy techniques.

Main duties of the job

This post provides consultant level provision of outpatient clinics, MDT meetings, radiotherapy planning and supervision to both children, teenagers and young adults (TYA), and adult haematology and lymphoma patients, plus chemotherapy delivery and supervision for TYA neuro-oncology patients,

In order to fulfil the responsibilities of this post you must be eligible for full GMC registration. Applicants will have their CCT in Clinical Oncology or be within 6 months of obtaining it. The post holder will be expected to have MRCP and FRCR or equivalent. Applicants would be expected to have broad-based experience in radiotherapy and a relevant interest in clinical 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.