Job summary
This post of Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) Fellow in paediatric oncology is suitable for Haematology or Paediatric Oncology trainees wishing to gain further experience in BMT. It will be suitable for those wishing to pursue a career in Tertiary Paediatric Oncology, or Haematology.
Main duties of the job
The Unit has approximately 240 new malignant registrations per year, including children withleukaemia, central nervous system and extra cranial tumours. Children are referred from south ofthe Thames, Kent and the south coast, although for early phase studies patients are referred from allaround the UK via defined referral networks, with a third of patients recruited to paediatric earlyphase studies coming from out of region. Every week there are outpatient clinics in haematooncology, solid tumours, neuro-oncology, stem cell transplantation (SCT), late effects, phase I/IIclinical trials and symptom care
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 4,500 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, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. 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
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details on what the job entails.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details on what the job entails.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for registration with the GMC
- MB BS (or equivalent)
- MRCPCH or equivalent See accompanying note: "Equivalent Qualifications"
Desirable
- Other degrees eg BSc, BA or equivalent honours degree
Clinical Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 2 years' experience in Paediatric oncology or Haematology
- 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 nationaltraining programme / college
Desirable
- Transplant specific experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for registration with the GMC
- MB BS (or equivalent)
- MRCPCH or equivalent See accompanying note: "Equivalent Qualifications"
Desirable
- Other degrees eg BSc, BA or equivalent honours degree
Clinical Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 2 years' experience in Paediatric oncology or Haematology
- 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 nationaltraining programme / college
Desirable
- Transplant specific experience
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).
