Job summary
This is a 12-month post and is full-time, across the London and Sutton sites. It has been designed for either clinical genetics or medical/clinical oncology trainees to develop their knowledge of cancer genetics, and to support research within the Cancer Genetics Unit.
Main duties of the job
Applications are sought for a one year Clinical Fellow post within the Cancer Genetics Unit at the Royal Marsden. The post holder will be based in Chelsea and Sutton and work with clinical geneticists and oncologists, gaining experience in germline (hereditary) and somatic testing in patients with cancer.
About us
The Royal Marsden is a world leader in cancer research, treatment and education. Together with our academic partner, The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR), we are the largest comprehensive cancer centre in Europe and the only National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) Biomedical Research Centre specialising in cancer in the UK.
Our mission is to continue to make a national and international contribution to cancer research and treatment, so that more people are cured and quality of life is improved for those with cancer. The Royal Marsden therefore plays an important role in championing change and improvement in cancer care through research and innovation, education and leading-edge treatment.
We have a reputation for delivering high quality performance. We were ranked joint first in the CQC national inpatient survey results, above average in national cancer patient experience survey and ranked first amongst teaching hospitals in the UK for our staff survey results.
Predominantly the Trust's workload is from within the South West and West London Cancer Networks but, as a specialist cancer, the Trust has a high out-of-area referral rate for rare cancers, recurrent disease and treatment-related problems including international referrals. The Trust operates a shared care model with St George's Healthcare NHS Trust for paediatric cancer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details and what this role entails, please refer to the Job Description & Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details and what this role entails, please refer to the Job Description & Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full GMC registration
- MRCP or equivalent
- National Training Number in oClinical Genetics oOncology (medical or clinical) oHaematology
Desirable
- Higher degree in related area
Experience
Essential
- Training at Specialist Registrar level
- Understanding of testing for inherited cancer syndromes
Desirable
- Undergraduate and post graduate teaching
Skills, Ability & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability and willingness to work within a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Previous experience of caring for patients with inherited cancer syndromes
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Commitment to active participation in clinical and translational research
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full GMC registration
- MRCP or equivalent
- National Training Number in oClinical Genetics oOncology (medical or clinical) oHaematology
Desirable
- Higher degree in related area
Experience
Essential
- Training at Specialist Registrar level
- Understanding of testing for inherited cancer syndromes
Desirable
- Undergraduate and post graduate teaching
Skills, Ability & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability and willingness to work within a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Previous experience of caring for patients with inherited cancer syndromes
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Commitment to active participation in clinical and translational 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 (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).
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).
