The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Research Doctor in Gastrointestinal Cancers

The closing date is 09 December 2025

Job summary

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR), forms Europe's largest comprehensive cancer centre. Our GI/Lymphoma Unit, based across Sutton and Chelsea, is internationally recognised for excellence in clinical care and research, hosting numerous key opinion leaders.

We are seeking a Clinical Research Fellow to join our team for a one-year fixed-term post, with the possibility of extension. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to gain experience in clinical trials and translational research in gastrointestinal (GI) cancers within a world-leading oncology centre.

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Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will work within a highly active clinical research environment, contributing to a substantial portfolio of academic and commercial trials supported by the GI/Lymphoma Unit. The post includes participation in new, follow-up clinics and dedicated research clinics, with exposure to the latest systemic anti-cancer therapies within clinical trials.

This programme will provide:

  • In-depth experience in clinical trial design, delivery, and governance
  • Opportunities to contribute to translational research in GI cancers
  • Access to CPD, mentorship, and leadership development
  • Opportunities for national and international presentations and publications
  • A supportive environment for career progression in oncology clinical research

Who Should Apply:

This post is ideal for individuals currently in training or recently qualified (CCT) in medical or clinical oncology, with a strong interest in GI cancers and clinical research. Applicants should be enthusiastic, well-organised, and committed to advancing evidence-based cancer 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.

Details

Date posted

25 November 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£65,048 a year per annum incl. HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

282-CR1051-MED

Job locations

The Royal Marsden Hospital Chelsea

Chelsea

SW3 6JJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

For further details please contact the below:

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

For further details please contact the below:

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Eligible for full GMC registration
  • MRCP or equivalent
  • National training number (NTN) in relevant specialty (or equivalent)

Desirable

  • Doctor in training (resident) in medical oncology, clinical oncology or haematology

Experience

Essential

  • Management of cancer patients including systemic anti-cancer therapy.
  • Training at specialist resident level

Desirable

  • Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge

Essential

  • Ability and willingness to work within a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

  • Previous experience of clinical trials and management of patients on clinical trials

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Commitment to participate actively in clinical research and collaborate in translational research
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Eligible for full GMC registration
  • MRCP or equivalent
  • National training number (NTN) in relevant specialty (or equivalent)

Desirable

  • Doctor in training (resident) in medical oncology, clinical oncology or haematology

Experience

Essential

  • Management of cancer patients including systemic anti-cancer therapy.
  • Training at specialist resident level

Desirable

  • Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge

Essential

  • Ability and willingness to work within a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

  • Previous experience of clinical trials and management of patients on clinical trials

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Commitment to participate actively in clinical research and collaborate in translational research

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 Hospital Chelsea

Chelsea

SW3 6JJ


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 Hospital Chelsea

Chelsea

SW3 6JJ


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:

Clinical Medical Oncologist

Professor Naureen Starling

naureen.starling@rmh.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

25 November 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£65,048 a year per annum incl. HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

282-CR1051-MED

Job locations

The Royal Marsden Hospital Chelsea

Chelsea

SW3 6JJ


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