Job summary
The Gynaecological Cancer Unit at the Royal Marsden is world renowned for excellence in clinical care and clinical research. It is comprised of multidisciplinary teams of medical oncologists, clinical oncologists, surgeons, palliative care physicians, clinician scientists, specialist nurses, dieticians, research nurses, trial coordinators, data managers and biological specimen coordinators. They have state-of-the-art facilities for all investigations and treatments utilizing expert histopathology, radiology and nuclear medicine services, including MRI and PET/CT.
Main duties of the job
The job will allow the successful candidate to undertake focused work in the area of gynaecological oncology surgical research.
The role includes attending the multidisciplinary team meetings and relevant out-patient clinics to highlight potential participants to be recruited to trials, consenting patients, follow-up patients participating in trials and other research related duties.
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
For further information regarding this post please contact:
Mr John Butler - john.butler@rmh.nhs.uk
Ms Marielle Nobbenhuis - marielle.nobbenhuis@rmh.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information regarding this post please contact:
Mr John Butler - john.butler@rmh.nhs.uk
Ms Marielle Nobbenhuis - marielle.nobbenhuis@rmh.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience in Gynaecological oncology
Desirable
- Experience in chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy; ATSM in gynaecological oncology
Training Expected
Essential
- It is anticipated that the appointee will have completed ST 5 or more
Management / Audit Experience
Essential
- Experience of clinical audit and research
Desirable
Personal Skills
Essential
- Good leadership skills
- Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies.
- Ability to work with other teams within the Trust.
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to be flexible and considerate, take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority
- Ability to see patients as people, ability to empathise and work co-operatively with others
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience in Gynaecological oncology
Desirable
- Experience in chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy; ATSM in gynaecological oncology
Training Expected
Essential
- It is anticipated that the appointee will have completed ST 5 or more
Management / Audit Experience
Essential
- Experience of clinical audit and research
Desirable
Personal Skills
Essential
- Good leadership skills
- Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies.
- Ability to work with other teams within the Trust.
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to be flexible and considerate, take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority
- Ability to see patients as people, ability to empathise and work co-operatively with others
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).
