Job summary
- Main area
- Clinical Oncology
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 5 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 282-C1246391-AAC
- Employer
- The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- The Royal Marsden Hospital Chelsea
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £105,504 - £139,882 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 23/12/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Clinical Oncology Urology Consultant
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Job overview
This post will support the treatment of prostate cancer patients under the care of the uro-oncology team in Chelsea.
The post holder will contribute to consultant ward round cover for our Chelsea site, providing consultant review of uro-oncology inpatients. The exact configuration of ward cover will be delineated between the team.
Main duties of the job
- To participate in and support the multidisciplinary care team which includes Clinical and Medical Oncologists, Surgeons, the relevant junior team, Specialist Nursing Staff, Radiographers, and Macmillan support workers.
- Contribution to research activity is expected
- To participate in each of the multidisciplinary meetings.
- As a senior member of the medical team, the postholder, will provide clinical leadership and support for the effective development of the services and to attend the relevant operational meetings.
Working for our organisation
The Royal Marsden is a world leader in cancer research, treatment and education. Together with our academic partner, The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR), we are the largest comprehensive cancer centre in Europe and the only National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) Biomedical Research Centre specialising in cancer in the UK.
Our mission is to continue to make a national and international contribution to cancer research and treatment, so that more people are cured and quality of life is improved for those with cancer. The Royal Marsden therefore plays an important role in championing change and improvement in cancer care through research and innovation, education and leading-edge treatment.
The Trust’s annual budget is £360 million and we employ over 3,500 staff, including 335 medical staff, across two sites located in Chelsea and Sutton (Surrey). Over 50,000 patients attend The Royal Marsden each year. We provide community services across the Borough of Sutton. We have a Chemotherapy Medical Daycare Unit at Kingston Hospital.
We have a reputation for delivering high quality performance. We were ranked joint first in the CQC national inpatient survey results, above average in national cancer patient experience survey and ranked first amongst teaching hospitals in the UK for our staff survey results.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information and duties for this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- A broad-based experience in radiotherapy including advanced radiotherapy techniques (Clinical oncology candidates only)
- A broad-based experience in systemic therapies
Desirable criteria
- A relevant interest in clinical research
- Evidence of scientific publications in clinical oncology
- Experience of speaking at national or international conferences
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Eligible for full GMC registration
- CCT in Clinical or Medical Oncology or equivalent
- MRCP and FRCR or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- Higher Research Degree (submitted or awarded)
Skills
Essential criteria
- A manifest interest in the management of urological cancers
- Ability to work in a busy, high-pressure environment
Desirable criteria
- Interest and experience in service development and improvement
- Management training and experience in medical audit
Personal qualities
Essential criteria
- Approachability
- Team player
- Enthusiasm
- Effective communication
- Committed to personal and professional development
- Experience in developing effective and collaborative working relationships
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Tom Charlton
- Job title
- Consultant Clinical Oncologist
- Email address
- [email protected]
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Recruitment Support Team
- Telephone
- 01629 690825
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