Job summary
Applications are invited for a Locum Consultant Paediatric Oncologist post at The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, with an interest in Solid and CNS Tumours.
The Oak Centre for Children and Young People is one of the largest comprehensive children's cancer centres in Europe, and with St George's hospital is the Joint principal treatment centre for children and young people with cancer in London in the South Thames area. It is also home to one of Europe's largest and leading drug development programmes in paediatric oncology. We also have one of the largest stem cell transplant services for patients with malignant disease in the UK. The Children's and Young People's Unit at The Royal Marsden is fully integrated with all adult oncology specialities and enjoys the benefits of co-location with The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) on our Sutton site.
Main duties of the job
The Children's and Young People's Unit has an excellent, well established paediatric oncology nursing service and there is excellent multidisciplinary care with well-developed integrated psychosocial, educational and family support. The Clinical oncology services are on-site and provide innovative radiotherapy therapies.
The appointee will be expected with colleagues to provide care for patients with solid tumours and brain tumours. The post will be predominantly based at the Sutton site with attending commitments at both Sutton and St George's hospital.
About us
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 4,500 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, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Status
Essential
- Membership of the Royal College of Paediatricians and Child Health or the Royal College of Physicians or equivalent qualifications
- CCT in General Paediatrics or equivalent or within 6 months' of obtaining it.
- Subspecialty recognition in Paediatric Oncology or equivalent
- Eligible for full GMC registration
- A higher degree
- Teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Broad based experience in paediatric oncology
- Interest in solid tumours and some experience of neurooncology
- Motivated to ensure the achievement of desired targets
- Organisation of education and training of junior doctors
- Experience in medical audit
- IT skills
Personal qualities
Essential
- A relevant interest in clinical research
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 Hospital
Downs Road
Sutton
SM2 5PT