Job summary
The Uro-Oncology Unit at the Royal Marsden Hospital at Sutton treats patients with prostate, bladder, testicular and penile cancers.It has a large NHS referral practice and comprehensive research programmes in the treatment of localised and metastatic disease.The Unit's Consultants Prof R Huddart, Prof C Parker, Dr A Tree, Dr A Reid, Dr J Murray, Dr S Hafeez and Dr A Pathmanathan are recognised national/international opinion leaders.The Unit has a particular interest in the development of advanced radiotherapy techniques.
The post will be suitable for trainees in either clinical or medical oncology. This post is commencing May 2024. The contract will be offered initially for a fixed term of 1 year and may be extended if desired by both parties.The applicant will require GMC registration.
Main duties of the job
This appointment is for a one year clinical fellowship to care for patients in our clinics and to contribute to radiotherapy planning and delivery (for radiation/clinical oncology applicants) and/or systemic therapy management and research. The successful applicant will participate in consultant-led clinics most days, gaining a broad specialist experience in prostate, bladder and testis cancer. Most clinics occur at the Royal Marsden Sutton, but the post-holder may be asked to also attend satellite clinics at local hospitals.
Specialist training is offered in radiotherapy contouring, including the opportunity to learn online adaptive MR-guided radiotherapy for interested candidates. Due to our large clinical trial portfolio (both systemic therapy and radiotherapy trials) we can also offer experience and training in clinical trial implementation and management.
The post holder will be based in the Royal Marsden hospital in Sutton unit.
The post holder is expected to be a medically qualified doctor with experience in oncology. For clinical/radiation oncology candidates FRCR (or equivalent) is preferred but not mandatory.
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 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to support the clinical and research activities of the unit including clinical trial work.In addition, the post holder can expect to develop the following skills:
- Higher level site specialist experience. The Units Consultants treat patients with urological cancer (prostate, bladder, testicular, penile). The large clinical practice gives broad experience in both local and systemic treatment approaches in each tumour type. This provides an ideal background to further develop the appointees clinical experience that will enable them to be well placed to develop as an independent practitioner in their chosen area.
- Training in technologically advanced radiotherapy techniques (for clinical oncology applicants). The unit is committed to the development and implementation of the latest radiotherapy techniques and their evaluation and provides an unrivalled opportunity to develop skills in this area.Clinical oncology applicants will be given training in radiotherapy contouring, and plan assessment, as well as the opportunity to learn online adaptive recontouring on the MR linac.
- Clinical research. The Unit is actively involved in a large number of national and local clinical trial protocols frequently as national or international chief investigator. Although this is primarily a clinical post in terms of workload, the appointee will be encouraged to actively participate in this research, develop clinical research projects and there are many opportunities to publish peer-reviewed articles during this fellowship.
- The post includes formal educational opportunities alongside our specialist trainees, including journal clubs, seminars and formal lectures.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to support the clinical and research activities of the unit including clinical trial work.In addition, the post holder can expect to develop the following skills:
- Higher level site specialist experience. The Units Consultants treat patients with urological cancer (prostate, bladder, testicular, penile). The large clinical practice gives broad experience in both local and systemic treatment approaches in each tumour type. This provides an ideal background to further develop the appointees clinical experience that will enable them to be well placed to develop as an independent practitioner in their chosen area.
- Training in technologically advanced radiotherapy techniques (for clinical oncology applicants). The unit is committed to the development and implementation of the latest radiotherapy techniques and their evaluation and provides an unrivalled opportunity to develop skills in this area.Clinical oncology applicants will be given training in radiotherapy contouring, and plan assessment, as well as the opportunity to learn online adaptive recontouring on the MR linac.
- Clinical research. The Unit is actively involved in a large number of national and local clinical trial protocols frequently as national or international chief investigator. Although this is primarily a clinical post in terms of workload, the appointee will be encouraged to actively participate in this research, develop clinical research projects and there are many opportunities to publish peer-reviewed articles during this fellowship.
- The post includes formal educational opportunities alongside our specialist trainees, including journal clubs, seminars and formal lectures.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
- FRCR (Clinical Oncology) or equivalent
- Additional degree (BSc, PhD, MSc)
Skills, abilities and knowledge
Essential
- Ability and willingness to work within a multi-disciplinary team
- Enthusiasm for the project and willingness to go "above and beyond"
Desirable
- Previous experience of clinical trials and management of patients on clinical trials
Experience
Essential
- Currently undertaking oncology training in a recognised UK or overseas centre, or recently completed training
- Good understanding of the principles of clinical management of malignancy
- Experience in uro-oncology
Desirable
- Research experience
- Publication of at least one peer- reviewed article in oncology
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
- FRCR (Clinical Oncology) or equivalent
- Additional degree (BSc, PhD, MSc)
Skills, abilities and knowledge
Essential
- Ability and willingness to work within a multi-disciplinary team
- Enthusiasm for the project and willingness to go "above and beyond"
Desirable
- Previous experience of clinical trials and management of patients on clinical trials
Experience
Essential
- Currently undertaking oncology training in a recognised UK or overseas centre, or recently completed training
- Good understanding of the principles of clinical management of malignancy
- Experience in uro-oncology
Desirable
- Research experience
- Publication of at least one peer- reviewed article in oncology
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Additional information
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
