About the role
This post in paediatric oncology is suitable for trainees wishing to gain experience in paediatric oncology, for those wishing to pursue a career in Tertiary Paediatric Oncology, or as a stand‑alone post providing training for generalists with a specialist interest (i.e. shared care oncology).
Responsibilities
* Competent in the initial management of the more common childhood cancers.
* Competent in managing infection in the immunocompromised child.
* Understand and be competent in the prescribing and administration of chemotherapy.
* Become familiar with the more common treatment protocols used in treating childhood malignancy.
* Develop improved communication skills especially in the area of breaking “bad news”.
About the Trust
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world‑leading cancer centre with over 4,500 staff, operating two hospitals in Chelsea and Sutton and a medical daycare unit in Kingston Hospital.
Contact
Name: Karen Marus
Job title: Deputy CBU Manager
Email address: Karen.Marus@rmh.nhs.uk
Seniority level
* Internship
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
Industries
* Hospitals and Health Care
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