Job summary
The Breast Unit is the largest clinical unit at The Royal Marsden, delivering the full range of diagnostic and treatment services at the Chelsea and Sutton sites and an oncology service at Kingston Hospital. Referrals are received to the unit in a variety of ways including directly from GPs through our Rapid Diagnostic and Assessment Centres (RDAC), from local screening services and from other centres and hospitals requesting second opinions and transfers of care. The Breast Unit aims to deliver the latest high-quality treatment for all stages of breast cancer, and to be at the forefront of international research into the development of new treatments.Although the Breast Unit works across both sites largely independently, it does so according to a standardised operational policy and agreed clinical guidelines.
Main duties of the job
- Providing a comprehensive service for patients with breast cancer and benign breast conditions.
- Participating in the weekly multidisciplinary meeting and supporting the multidisciplinary care team which includes Surgeons, Clinical and Medical Oncologists, Radiologists, Fellows and deanery trainees, Specialist Nursing Staff, Pathologists, Radiographers, Palliative Care and Psychological Support.
- Supporting the existing strong links with the plastic surgery service and attend the weekly oncoplastic MDM.
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.
The Trust's annual budget is £360 million and we employ over 3,500 staff, including 335 medical staff, across two sites located in Chelsea and Sutton (Surrey). Over 50,000 patients attend The Royal Marsden each year. We provide community services across the Borough of Sutton. We have a Chemotherapy Medical Daycare Unit at Kingston Hospital.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information and duties for this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information and duties for this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- FRCS or equivalent
- Higher Degree
Experience
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC
- CCT from Royal College of Surgeons or equivalent, or within 6 months of award of a CCT
- Extensive experience in Breast Oncoplastic surgery, including management of complex cancer patients
- Training in multi-disciplinary aspects of oncology
Desirable
- Experience of service improvement
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of commitment to teaching
- Evidence of research undertaken in Breast disease
- Management and Leadership Experience
- IT competence
Personal
Essential
- Commitment to achieving excellence and maintaining national targets
- Ability to work with a wide range of professionals
- Evidence of a patient focused approach to care
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Commitment to personal and professional development
Desirable
- Experience in developing effective and collaborative working relationships across relevant networks
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- FRCS or equivalent
- Higher Degree
Experience
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC
- CCT from Royal College of Surgeons or equivalent, or within 6 months of award of a CCT
- Extensive experience in Breast Oncoplastic surgery, including management of complex cancer patients
- Training in multi-disciplinary aspects of oncology
Desirable
- Experience of service improvement
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of commitment to teaching
- Evidence of research undertaken in Breast disease
- Management and Leadership Experience
- IT competence
Personal
Essential
- Commitment to achieving excellence and maintaining national targets
- Ability to work with a wide range of professionals
- Evidence of a patient focused approach to care
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Commitment to personal and professional development
Desirable
- Experience in developing effective and collaborative working relationships across relevant networks
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).
