Job summary
This is a position as a Consultant Paediatric Oncologist/haematologist -acute care. This will be an excellent opportunity to consolidate skills of managing a broad range of patients through their planned and urgent admissions.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will join the existing team of substantive consultants based at The Royal Marsden, Sutton and support both the solid team and haemato-oncology teams.
Substantive solid tumour consultants are Dr Sucheta Vaidya, Dr Lynley Marshall, Dr Julia Chisholm, Dr Fernando Carceller, Dr Julia Cockle, Dr Sally George, and Clinical oncologist Dr Henry Mandeville and paediatric endocrinologist Dr Assunta Albanese
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
Status
Essential
- Eligible for full GMC Registration
- Membership of the Royal College of Paediatricians and Child Health or the Royal College of Physicians or equivalent qualifications
- CCT in Paediatric Oncology or equivalent or within 6 months' of obtaining it. (Or equivalent CESR status)
Desirable
- Higher Degree (PhD/MD)
- Teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Broad based experience in paediatric oncology including early phase clinical trials experience
- Organisation of education and training of junior doctors
- Experience in medical audit
- IT skills
Personal qualities
Essential
- A relevant interest in clinical research
- Motivated to ensure the achievement of desired targets
- Committed to personal and professional development
- Leadership skills
Person Specification
Status
Essential
- Eligible for full GMC Registration
- Membership of the Royal College of Paediatricians and Child Health or the Royal College of Physicians or equivalent qualifications
- CCT in Paediatric Oncology or equivalent or within 6 months' of obtaining it. (Or equivalent CESR status)
Desirable
- Higher Degree (PhD/MD)
- Teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Broad based experience in paediatric oncology including early phase clinical trials experience
- Organisation of education and training of junior doctors
- Experience in medical audit
- IT skills
Personal qualities
Essential
- A relevant interest in clinical research
- Motivated to ensure the achievement of desired targets
- Committed to personal and professional development
- Leadership skills
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).
