Job summary
Junior Doctor Oncology - CMT level (Trust Doctor)
*August 2024 Start Date*
These posts form part of our medical inpatient cover rota and are combined with 6 core medical trainees. They are suitable for doctors who have completed Foundation Training and are looking to gain further medical experience before moving into core training in medicine or general practice. Additionally, doctors who have completed core medical training and are considering a career in oncology or palliative medicine and doctors from overseas with more experience that are looking to for roles in oncology within the NHS may be interested.
Main duties of the job
The roles offer general training and experience in the management of patients with chronic medical problems associated with a wide range of malignant diseases. Attendance of weekly teaching programs and journal clubs is encouraged, and there is access to simulation based training and training in the insertion of chest drain, ascitic drains, bone marrow aspiration and lumbar puncture. Additionally doctors will be offered a clinical supervisor and have access to a study leave budget for personalised training. Trust doctors have access to a state of the art library with online access to a large number of general medical and specialist journals.
About us
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust has an international reputation for high quality patient care, education and research and its partnership with the Institute of Cancer Research has created the largest comprehensive cancer centre in Europe. This appointment offers excellent learning opportunities in units leading national and international research programmes. You will gain experience of working in multidisciplinary units composed of medical and clinical oncologists, surgeons and specialists in palliative medicine, all working together to provide high quality management of cancer patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Doctors will work a full shift rota which is compliant with the new junior doctor contracts. The starting salary for this post will be £43,923 per annum with on call elements to be paid separately. The Trust operates an equal opportunity policy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB ChB or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration with licence to practice
Desirable
- MRCP part 1
- ALS Certification
Experience
Essential
- Foundation Years competencies or equivalent
Desirable
- Experience at ST1/2 level in a general medical specialty or ED
- Previous experience of working within the NHS
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Team player
- Effective communication
- Committed to personal development
- Ability to work independently where appropriate
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 RMH
Fulham Road
Chelsea
SW3 6JJ