Job summary
Clinical Fellow in Medical Oncology - Gynae, Renal and Melanoma
Hours: 40 hours (LTFT options)
Duration: 6 months to start September 2024
Location: Sutton
Main duties of the job
The Royal Marsden Hospital is inviting applicants for a medical oncology clinical fellow. This clinical post will involve working under supervision of the consultants within the medical oncology team based in Sutton in conjunction with the multidisciplinary teams to deliver services to patients, lead on innovative teaching programs, deliver quality improvement projects and initiate new clinical research.
This is a fixed term 12 month post which is particularly suitable for a Doctor who seeks to enhance their knowledge and skills in complex Gynae, Renal and Melanoma cancer patients. Please see job description for more details and example job plan.
About us
The Royal Marsden Hospital has an international reputation for high quality patient care, education and research. Its partnership with the Institute of Cancer Research has created the largest comprehensive cancer centre in Europe.
The Royal Marsden NHS Trust is based on two sites (117 inpatient beds at Fulham Road, Chelsea and 89 inpatient beds at Downs Road, Sutton, Surrey), both devoted exclusively to the diagnosis, treatment and study of all forms of cancer and related disorders. The Royal Marsden NHS Trust's work is closely allied with that of the Institute of Cancer Research.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
The post holder will have the opportunity to join the general medical oncology on-call SpR rota.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS, or equivalent
- MRCP , or equivalent
- Full GMC registration
Knowledge
Essential
- Broad based knowledge of and understanding of General Medicine and some oncology experience
Training Expected
Essential
- It is anticipated that the appointee will have completed CMT2 or equivalent in medicine
Desirable
- Experience in Oncology.
- Previous chemotherapy prescribing experience
Management/Audit Experience
Essential
- Experience of clinical audit
Personal Skills
Essential
- Good presentational and verbal skills
- Computer literacy/ IT skills appropriate to a clinical service using computerised record systems and electronic prescribing system (VARIS)
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Sutton
SM2 5PT