Job summary
This post will support the treatment of prostate and bladder patients under the care of the uro-oncology team in Sutton and 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. An estimated number of new patient referrals per year for this post is 160 patients. The post holder will have a dedicated desk and computer in the uro-oncology consultants office.
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.
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
Please see attached job description/person specification for a more detailed description of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description/person specification for a more detailed description of the role.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Eligible for full GMC Specialist registration
- CCT in Clinical or Medical Oncology or equivalent
- MRCP and FRCR or equivalent
- Higher Research Degree (submitted or awarded)
Experience
Essential
- A broad-based experience in radiotherapy including advanced radiotherapy techniques
- A broad-based experience in systemic therapies.
- A relevant interest in clinical research
- Evidence of scientific publications in clinical oncology
- Experience of speaking at national or international conferences
Desirable
- A manifest interest in the management of prostate and bladder tumours
- Ability to work in a busy, high-pressure environment
Skills
Essential
- A manifest interest in the management of prostate and bladder tumours
- Ability to work in a busy, high-pressure environment
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Eligible for full GMC Specialist registration
- CCT in Clinical or Medical Oncology or equivalent
- MRCP and FRCR or equivalent
- Higher Research Degree (submitted or awarded)
Experience
Essential
- A broad-based experience in radiotherapy including advanced radiotherapy techniques
- A broad-based experience in systemic therapies.
- A relevant interest in clinical research
- Evidence of scientific publications in clinical oncology
- Experience of speaking at national or international conferences
Desirable
- A manifest interest in the management of prostate and bladder tumours
- Ability to work in a busy, high-pressure environment
Skills
Essential
- A manifest interest in the management of prostate and bladder tumours
- Ability to work in a busy, high-pressure environment
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).
