Job overview

A full-time, fixed term sub-specialty fellow in interventional radiology is required, with a special interest in interventional oncology. The locum post is to last 12 months and is to commence 1st Aug 2025 . The purpose is to occupy a vacant, part deanery funded sub-specialty training post in interventional oncology. The post holder will require experience in general interventional procedures, including percutaneous drainages and peripheral/ deep visceral biopsy under ultrasound and CT guidance. Some experience of vascular interventional radiology will be advantageous. The post holder will participate in one or two diagnostic sessions a week as well as a general diagnostics on-call rota and will therefore require experience in reporting CT and MRI and in performing general ultrasound.

The post is an opportunity to work in a specialist oncological centre and develop a special interest through participation in oncological procedures and some MDT work. The Royal Marsden Hospital has 3  sites . The post holder will mainly be based in Chelsea, with occasional diagnostic sessions in Surrey.

Applicants should have extensive experience, or hold a CCT (or international equivalent) in Radiology. FRCR (or international equivalent) and full registration with the GMC are essential. Some research experience would be an advantage. Please ensure you upload your CV when submitting your application form. 

Main duties of the job

The specialist registrar will have a major involvement in the whole range of Interventional Radiology procedures including chemo-embolisations, RFA/microwave ablations of liver, lung and kidney tumours, biliary and urological interventions, SIRT for liver tumours, fiducial markers placement for Cyberknife, SVC stenting, gastrostomies /gastrojejunostomies insertion, and a variety of biopsies and drainages. An ability to perform drainage and biopsies to an independent level would be an advantage. The appointee will also be expected to have limited involvement in the general work of the Department (one or two sessions a week), including CT/MRI, plain film reporting and general radiological procedures. The appointee will participate in the general diagnostic radiology first on-call rota.

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.