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Job overview

This is a 1 year fixed term post, with a start date of June 2025, with the Head, Neck and Thyroid Unit designed to provide training in the management of recurrent cancers, Robotic and minimally invasive surgery, and complex free flap reconstructions for the management of head and neck cancers. The fellow will have access to the Robotic surgery simulator, to further complement their educational experience. The fellow will become very familiar with the DaVinci robot operating room setup, docking techniques, instruments, and troubleshooting approaches.

The fellow will actively participate in the perioperative management of all patients in the head and neck unit, and collaborate with other members in the perioperative management of Robotic surgical patients. In addition to the technical aspects, the successful candidates will manage all aspects of complicated patients and partake in the MDT.

Fellows will have protected time for research, and have abundant research opportunities and mentorship. The fellow should expect to publish 2-3 publications by the end of the year, with emphasis on surgery for recurrent head and neck cancer. The fellow will have the opportunity to attend and present his/her research at national and international meetings.

There is also an expectation that the post holder participate in discussions with the Consultant group about performance, clinical system improvements, patient safety, education and training as well as day to day management issues.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will assist the Consultant Surgeons in the provision of Surgical Services including:-

• The post holder will support new and follow-up clinics.
• The post holder will have the opportunity to undertake parallel and independent theatre lists.
• The post holder will have the opportunity to participate and be trained in all major head and neck oncological procedures appropriate to their level of training.
• The fellow will be expected to be involved in the training of higher surgical trainees, both in the outpatient setting and in theatre for procedures such as neck dissection, thyroidectomy and laryngectomy/laryngopharyngectomy.
• The incumbent is expected to play a contributory role in current departmental research, audit, and teaching as well as lead research projects under the supervision of Consultants. Specifically, the post holder will be required to take part in research activities related to recurrent head and neck cancer management.
• There will be on call expectation on this post.

The fellow will be allowed to develop his or her area of interest.

Working for our organisation

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 3,900 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 and learning and development opportunities. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.