Job overview

The key aim of this post will be to work together with the existing Consultant team to deliver a high-quality clinical service. The post holder will contribute to the Unit’s programs of research. 

The Trust is the largest training centre in clinical and medical oncology in the country. In clinical oncology the Trust collaborates with other training centres, through the Pan-Thames Training Committee, to provide training in all aspects of clinical oncology necessary for the FRCR and the CCT. All consultants are expected to be involved in the training of, Specialist Trainees, Specialist Registrars and visiting trainees as Clinical Supervisors, Educational Supervisors and tumour site specific educational leads. In addition, collaboration in training programmes for radiographers, nurses and medical physicists is expected. 

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, Palliative Care and Psychological Support. 
•    Contribution to research activity is expected. 
•    To participate in each of the multidisciplinary meetings reviewing all relevant histology and radiology. 
•    To take part in the ongoing development of joint protocols between Royal Marsden Hospital as part of the Joint Cancer Centre with Kingston, and within the wider RM Partners. 
•    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 
•    The postholder will contribute to the development of the departmental objectives and business plan and will manage resources within the approved plan.  The consultant will be part of the Cancer Services Division and will be responsible to the Divisional Director for Cancer Services  
•    To participate in the Consultant Clinical Oncology on-call rota (approximately 1 in 30 weeks non-resident on-call)  

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 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.