This is an SHO level post in Medical Oncology to start in August 2026 in Chelsea. Resident Doctors are split into teams which are allocated to work with specific tumour groups. There is a rolling rota, comprised of six CMT, one GP trainee and several locally employed Resident Doctors. In addition, the day work will be supplemented by two physician associates. The shift pattern covers standard and long days, Twilight shifts, Acute Oncology Service and weekends. Clinic days are allocated in the rota. On a long day, the doctor is ambulatory and reviews patients who are attending the Hospital as a day patient. This post is based at our Chelsea hospital and involves working closely with Consultants, Specialty Registrars (SpRs), Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNSs), and ward staff to ensure the delivery of high‑quality patient care.
Responsibilities
Taking day‑to‑day responsibility for the management of inpatients within your allocated firm.
Providing cross‑cover for other firms when required.
Admitting patients, conducting daily reviews, and completing discharge documentation for all inpatients.
Reviewing patients with clinically significant imaging findings and liaising appropriately with the patient's oncology team.
Assessing patients attending for radiotherapy or chemotherapy when requested.
Participating in the weekend on‑call rota.
Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high‑volume, seasonal and high‑peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non‑disabled people. For more details, please refer to the company's official policy.
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world‑leading cancer centre delivering the best cancer care worldwide. It employs over 4,500 staff across numerous careers, operates two hospitals in Chelsea, London and Sutton, Surrey, and a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital. The Trust offers a stimulating, dynamic working environment, benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. Flexible working is welcomed from the point of hire to support employees' work‑life balance.
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