Job summary
The Children and Young People's Unit of the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a modern unit serving the South East of England. It is one of 3 tertiary paediatric oncology centres in London and handles approximately 170 new cases a year and runs an active bone marrow transplant programme.Applications are invited for appointment to Clinical Fellow's in Paediatric Oncology to start in September 2024.
Main duties of the job
This exciting opportunity will provide the post holders with exposure to a variety of experience in paediatric and adolescent oncology, including day-care, shared-care and neuro-oncology, haemato-oncology, stem cell transplant and palliative care.This post is particularly appropriate for applicants who have experience in general paediatrics at registrar level and wish to expand their experience in paediatric oncology or senior paediatric oncology trainees wishing to consolidate their experience.You will be part of our team of clinicians, including training grade doctors, in the Unit and you will be part of the on call rota. Membership of the Royal College of Paediatrics & Child Health (or equivalent) is desirable. Eligibility for GMC registration is required.
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 fellow will be expected by the end of the post to be:
- Competent in the initial management of the more common childhoodcancers.- Competent in managing infection in the immunocompromised child.- Understand and be competent in the prescribing and administration ofchemotherapy.- Become familiar with the more common treatment protocols used intreating childhood malignancy.- Develop improved communication skills especially in the area of breakingbad news.- Become competent at performing lumbar punctures and safeadministration of intrathecal chemotherapy.- Train in performing bone marrow aspiration and trephines.- Develop an understanding of the practical management of paediatricpalliative care.- Take part in the units research activities, focusing on multi-centrecollaborative chemotherapy and radiotherapy trials.- Complete at least one audit project under consultant supervision.
Excellent office and library facilities are provided including a department library and the facilities of the Institute of Cancer Research.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The fellow will be expected by the end of the post to be:
- Competent in the initial management of the more common childhoodcancers.- Competent in managing infection in the immunocompromised child.- Understand and be competent in the prescribing and administration ofchemotherapy.- Become familiar with the more common treatment protocols used intreating childhood malignancy.- Develop improved communication skills especially in the area of breakingbad news.- Become competent at performing lumbar punctures and safeadministration of intrathecal chemotherapy.- Train in performing bone marrow aspiration and trephines.- Develop an understanding of the practical management of paediatricpalliative care.- Take part in the units research activities, focusing on multi-centrecollaborative chemotherapy and radiotherapy trials.- Complete at least one audit project under consultant supervision.
Excellent office and library facilities are provided including a department library and the facilities of the Institute of Cancer Research.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Eligible for registration with the GMC
- MB BS (or equivalent)
- MRCPCH or equivalent
Desirable
- Other degrees e.g. BSc, BA or equivalent honours degree
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Essential
- A minimum of 2 years as Paediatric ST2-3 equivalent posts of which 1 year in UK/Ireland Overseas posts must be recognised training posts in country of origin as vetted by the Higher Specialist Training Office at the RCPCH - evidence to be submitted with application form. Overseas trainees need to have written references that their jobs are thus approved by the national training programme / college
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Appropriate level of clinical knowledge
- Shows knowledge of evidence-informed practice
Desirable
- Demonstrates breadth of experience and awareness in and outside the speciality
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Eligible for registration with the GMC
- MB BS (or equivalent)
- MRCPCH or equivalent
Desirable
- Other degrees e.g. BSc, BA or equivalent honours degree
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Essential
- A minimum of 2 years as Paediatric ST2-3 equivalent posts of which 1 year in UK/Ireland Overseas posts must be recognised training posts in country of origin as vetted by the Higher Specialist Training Office at the RCPCH - evidence to be submitted with application form. Overseas trainees need to have written references that their jobs are thus approved by the national training programme / college
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Appropriate level of clinical knowledge
- Shows knowledge of evidence-informed practice
Desirable
- Demonstrates breadth of experience and awareness in and outside the speciality
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).
