The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

SHO in Oncology

The closing date is 02 November 2025

Job summary

This is a fixed term position to start in December 2025.

Resident Doctors are split into teams which are allocated to work with specific tumour groups.

There is a rolling rota, comprised of six CMT, one GP trainee and several locally employed Resident Doctors. In addition, the day work will be supplemented by three physician associates.

The shift pattern covers standard and long days, Acute Oncology Service, weekends and nights. Clinic days are allocated in the rota.

On a long day, the doctor is ambulatory and reviews patients who are attending the Hospital as a day patient.

Main duties of the job

o Working with your consultants, SpRs, CNS and ward staff to ensure high quality patient care. o To take day to day responsibility for inpatients. o Admit, review daily and complete discharge paperwork for all inpatients. o Review patients who are found to have medical important findings on their imaging and liaise with the patient's oncology team. o Review patients attending for radiotherapy or chemotherapy as requested. o To take part in the acute oncology service.o To take part in the Hospital at Night on-call rota caring for all inpatients. o To take part in the weekend on call rota for haematology and oncology.

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.

Details

Date posted

24 October 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£52,656 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

282-C938-MED

Job locations

The Royal Marsden Sutton

Downs Road

Sutton

SM2 5PT


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached for further details about the post.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached for further details about the post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MB ChB or equivalent
  • Full GMC Registration with licence to practice
  • ALS Certification

Desirable

  • MRCP part 1

Experience

Essential

  • Foundation Years competencies or equivalent

Desirable

  • Experience at ST1/2 level in a general medical specialty or ED
  • Previous experience of working within the NHS
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MB ChB or equivalent
  • Full GMC Registration with licence to practice
  • ALS Certification

Desirable

  • MRCP part 1

Experience

Essential

  • Foundation Years competencies or equivalent

Desirable

  • Experience at ST1/2 level in a general medical specialty or ED
  • Previous experience of working within the NHS

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Marsden Sutton

Downs Road

Sutton

SM2 5PT


Employer's website

https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Marsden Sutton

Downs Road

Sutton

SM2 5PT


Employer's website

https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

CBU Deputy

Rachel Horton

rachel.horton@rmh.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

24 October 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£52,656 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

282-C938-MED

Job locations

The Royal Marsden Sutton

Downs Road

Sutton

SM2 5PT


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