Job summary
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint a Locum Consultant Medical Oncologists in GI and AOS. The postholder will be employed by The Royal Marsden Hospital and based at the Sutton site for Gastrointestinal (GI) programme activities. They will play a pivotal role in delivering Acute Oncology Services at Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust, as well as contributing to the GI service at The Royal Marsden Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will be required to participate in the Royal Marsden out-of-hours medical oncology consultant on-call rota. Job planning will be undertaken collaboratively between the employer and postholder. The postholder will report to the Head of the GI Unit and be managed within the Division of Cancer Services.
Tumour-specific clinical commitments will be delivered within the GI Unit. Office accommodation and secretarial support will be provided at the Sutton site of The Royal Marsden Hospital. Clinical and research activities within the GI team are supported by resident doctors (HEE trainees and specialty registrars)
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.
Details Date posted
11 March 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum incl. HCAS
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
282-C1081-MED-A
Job locations
The Royal Marsden Hospital
Sutton
SW3 6JJ
Job description Job responsibilities
For further information and duties for the two roles, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description Job responsibilities
For further information and duties for the two roles, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* Full GMC Registration and licence to practice
* Membership of the Royal College of Physicians or equivalent qualifications
* CCT in Medical Oncology or equivalent or within 6 months' of obtaining it
Desirable
* Higher degree MD or PHD
Experience Essential
* Broad based experience in oncology, including systemic therapies
* Significant experience in clinical and translational research
* Significant interest and experience in the management of acute oncology patients
Desirable
* Undergraduate and postgraduate training experience
* Management and leadership
Personal Qualities Essential
* The ability to work in collaboration with consultant colleagues in other disciplines and across RM Partners
* Commitment to achieving excellence
* Strong communication and leadership skills
* Enthusiasm
* A patient centred approach to delivering care
* Committed to personal and professional development
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* Full GMC Registration and licence to practice
* Membership of the Royal College of Physicians or equivalent qualifications
* CCT in Medical Oncology or equivalent or within 6 months' of obtaining it
Desirable
* Higher degree MD or PHD
Experience Essential
* Broad based experience in oncology, including systemic therapies
* Significant experience in clinical and translational research
* Significant interest and experience in the management of acute oncology patients
Desirable
* Undergraduate and postgraduate training experience
* Management and leadership
Personal Qualities Essential
* The ability to work in collaboration with consultant colleagues in other disciplines and across RM Partners
* Commitment to achieving excellence
* Strong communication and leadership skills
* Enthusiasm
* A patient centred approach to delivering care
* Committed to personal and professional development
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Royal Marsden Hospital
Sutton
SW3 6JJ
Employer's website
https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Royal Marsden Hospital
Sutton
SW3 6JJ
Employer's website
https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)
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