Job summary
This is a position as a Consultant Paediatric Haematologist. The post holder will join the existing team of substantive consultants based at The Royal Marsden, Sutton.
The successful applicant will be part of the consultant team providing care for children and young people with haematological malignancies in conjunction with substantive consultants Dr Donna Lancaster, Dr Mary Taj, Dr Sanjay Tewari, Dr Robin Dowse, Dr Elsje Van Rijswijk and Dr Caroline Furness.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be asked to contribute to departmental organisational development as appropriate to the post and post holder. The post holder will be expected to contribute to an area of management responsibility within the department.
Support and mentorship for the post holder will be provided by the Head of the Unit, Dr Sucheta Vaidya) with any BMT mentorship and support provided by Dr Caroline Furness, lead for paediatric transplant. As the successful applicant will join an established team of consultants including 3 FRCPath paediatric haematologists robust opportunities for mentorship and support are available
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 4,500 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, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. 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
Please see the attached Job description and person specification for the full job details.
For any questions/queries, please contact the below:
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job description and person specification for the full job details.
For any questions/queries, please contact the below:
Person Specification
Status
Essential
- Full and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or be eligible for registration within six months of interview)
- Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
- Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
- FRCPath (Haematology) or equivalent
- Membership of the Royal College of Paediatricians and Child Health or the Royal College of Physicians or equivalent qualifications
- CCT in Paediatric Haematology or within 6 months' of obtaining it. (Or equivalent CESR status)
Desirable
- Higher Degree (PhD/MD)
- Teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Broad based experience in paediatric haemato-oncology
- Experience in bone marrow transplant
- Experience in haematology diagnostic laboratory reporting
- Experience in Clinical Trials
- Ability to manage acute care of children with solid tumours with appropriate support
- Organisation of education and training of junior doctors
- Experience in medical audit
- IT skills
Person Specification
Status
Essential
- Full and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or be eligible for registration within six months of interview)
- Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
- Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
- FRCPath (Haematology) or equivalent
- Membership of the Royal College of Paediatricians and Child Health or the Royal College of Physicians or equivalent qualifications
- CCT in Paediatric Haematology or within 6 months' of obtaining it. (Or equivalent CESR status)
Desirable
- Higher Degree (PhD/MD)
- Teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Broad based experience in paediatric haemato-oncology
- Experience in bone marrow transplant
- Experience in haematology diagnostic laboratory reporting
- Experience in Clinical Trials
- Ability to manage acute care of children with solid tumours with appropriate support
- Organisation of education and training of junior doctors
- Experience in medical audit
- IT skills
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).
