Job summary
The post holder will be primarily responsible for the management of patients from the Croydon University Hospital Breast MDT and deliver radiotherapy and systemic therapy (along with medical oncology colleagues) at RM. The post holder will also share internal RM referrals at Sutton with 3 other consultant colleagues as service needs dictate.
Main duties of the job
- To provide advice on medical and clinical oncology aspects of treatment and care for colleagues in other specialties within The Royal Marsden.
- To attend the unit specific MDTs
- To participate in and support the multidisciplinary care team which includes Medical Oncologists, Clinical Oncologists, Surgeons, the relevant junior team, Specialist Nursing Staff, Therapists, Dietician, Social worker, Palliative Care and Counseling for patients and families.
- The post holder will be expected to participate fully in Peer Review preparation and visits, and Peer Review required Audits.
About us
The Royal Marsden is a world leader in cancer research, treatment and education. Together with our academic partner, The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR), we are the largest comprehensive cancer centre in Europe and the only National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) Biomedical Research Centre specialising in cancer in the UK.
Our mission is to continue to make a national and international contribution to cancer research and treatment, so that more people are cured and quality of life is improved for those with cancer. The Royal Marsden therefore plays an important role in championing change and improvement in cancer care through research and innovation, education and leading-edge treatment.
The Trust's annual budget is £360 million and we employ over 3,500 staff, including 335 medical staff, across two sites located in Chelsea and Sutton (Surrey). Over 50,000 patients attend The Royal Marsden each year. We provide community services across the Borough of Sutton. We have a Chemotherapy Medical Daycare Unit at Kingston Hospital.
We have a reputation for delivering high quality performance. We were ranked joint first in the CQC national inpatient survey results, above average in national cancer patient experience survey and ranked first amongst teaching hospitals in the UK for our staff survey results.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information and duties for this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information and duties for this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full GMC registration
- CCT in Clinical Oncology or equivalent
- MRCP and FRCR or equivalent
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- A broad-based experience in radiotherapy
- A relevant interest in clinical research
Desirable
- Experience in advanced radiotherapy techniques for breast tumours
- Evidence of scientific publications in clinical oncology
- A relevant interest in medical education
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential
- A manifest interest in the clinical and medical oncology management of breast cancer
Desirable
- Interest and experience in service development and improvement
- Management training and experience in medical audit
Personal qualities
Essential
- Approachability
- Team player
- Enthusiasm
- Effective communication
- Committed to personal and professional development
- Experience in developing effective and collaborative working relationships
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full GMC registration
- CCT in Clinical Oncology or equivalent
- MRCP and FRCR or equivalent
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- A broad-based experience in radiotherapy
- A relevant interest in clinical research
Desirable
- Experience in advanced radiotherapy techniques for breast tumours
- Evidence of scientific publications in clinical oncology
- A relevant interest in medical education
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential
- A manifest interest in the clinical and medical oncology management of breast cancer
Desirable
- Interest and experience in service development and improvement
- Management training and experience in medical audit
Personal qualities
Essential
- Approachability
- Team player
- Enthusiasm
- Effective communication
- Committed to personal and professional development
- Experience in developing effective and collaborative working relationships
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).
