Job overview

This post will support the treatment of bladder, prostate and testicular/ germ cell patients under the care of the uro- oncology team in Sutton and also at the RM satellite unit in Kingston.
Around 1000 patients are referred to the Sutton uro-oncology team per year, with around 550 radical prostate treatments conducted annually. The practice is wide ranging and includes complex radiotherapy planning, palliative radiotherapy, SBRT, adaptive and MR-guided radiotherapy, palliative chemotherapy, androgen-targeted therapies and radioisotopes for prostate cancer and chemo- and immunotherapy for bladder cancer. The unit is a supra-network centre for testicular cancer with a weekly MDT serving the South East. We regularly see relapsed and complex oncological and surgical cases. Active involvement in research and participation in clinical trials is expected and collaborative working with colleagues both nationally and internationally.
The post holder will join a 1 in 3 rota participating in consultant ward round cover for our Sutton site, providing consultant review of uro-oncology inpatients. The exact configuration of ward cover will be delineated between the 3 consultants, with attention to the experience and skill set of the successful candidate.

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.
•    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 take an active part in the leadership and administration of the clinical service.
•    To work closely with consultant colleagues in other oncology services within RM Partners and participate in the relevant pathway groups where required.
•    To act as a clinical/educational supervisor ensuring that junior staff are appraised at regular intervals.
•    To fulfil all timetable commitments (see below).
•    To participate in the Consultant Clinical or Medical 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 3,900 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 and learning and development opportunities. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.