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This is a position as a Consultant Paediatric Oncologist. The post holder will join the existing team of substantive consultants based at The Royal Marsden, Sutton.
The successful applicant will be part of the consultant team providing care for children and young people with solid and CNS tumours, in conjunction with substantive paediatric oncologists Dr Sucheta Vaidya, Dr Lynley Marshall, Dr Julia Chisholm, Dr Fernando Carceller, Dr Julia Cockle, Dr Sally George, and Clinical oncologist Dr Henry Mandeville.
Main duties of the job
The person will also support the haemato-oncology team including Dr Donna Lancaster, Dr Mary Taj, Dr Sanjay Tewari, Dr Robin Dowse, Dr Elsje Van Rijswijk and Dr Caroline Furness. All consultants with FRCPath qualification contribute to diagnostic haematology reporting (CSF cytospins, blood films and bone marrows) at the Sutton based Centre for Molecular Pathology (CMP).
The post holder will work closely with the clinical nurse specialists and Advanced Nurse Practitioners to facilitate excellent care for patients under the team's 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
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Status
Essential
- Eligible for full GMC Registration
- Membership of the Royal College of Paediatricians and Child Health or equivalent qualifications
- CCT in Paediatrics or equivalent or within 6 months' of obtaining it. (Or equivalent CESR status)
- BLS Training
- Level 3 Safeguarding Training
- Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR) applicants must be on the Specialist Register at the point of application
Desirable
- Higher Degree (PhD/MD)
- Teaching qualification
- Valid APLS and NLS
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
- Motivated to ensure the achievement of desired targets
- Enthusiasm
- Team player
- Effective communicator
- 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 equivalent qualifications
- CCT in Paediatrics or equivalent or within 6 months' of obtaining it. (Or equivalent CESR status)
- BLS Training
- Level 3 Safeguarding Training
- Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR) applicants must be on the Specialist Register at the point of application
Desirable
- Higher Degree (PhD/MD)
- Teaching qualification
- Valid APLS and NLS
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
- Motivated to ensure the achievement of desired targets
- Enthusiasm
- Team player
- Effective communicator
- 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).
