Job summary
The Department has an extremely distinguished record as a tertiary referral centre for patients with Leukaemia, Lymphoproliferative Disorders and Myeloma, including Europe's first HSCT, pioneering work on familial donors and umbilical cord HSCT and extensive involvement and leadership in national and international trials. Patients are predominantly referred directly from secondary care hospitals with results of diagnostic tests suggesting some form of haematological malignancy.
Main duties of the job
This post holder would be working closely with the HSCT, Cell Therapy and LPD consultants to provide care and pathway management for HSCT and cell therapy patients. It offers a really exciting opportunity for a consultant wanting to work in the field of HSCT and Cellular Therapy in a world-leading centre. This post will involve looking after both NHS and Private Patients including on call.
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
18 February 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum incl. London Weighting
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
282-C1268-MED
Job locations
The Royal Marsden Hospital Sutton
Sutton
SM2 5PT
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job description and person specification for the full job details.
Please also find the contact information
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job description and person specification for the full job details.
Please also find the contact information
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practice) with the General Medical Council (GMC), or 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 or evidence of equivalent qualification MRCP, or evidence of equivalent qualifications
* Demonstrable experience in transplantation, acute haematology and care of critically ill haematology patient
Desirable
* Higher Research Degree (MD/PhD)
Experience
Essential
* Motivated to ensure the achievement of defined targets
* IT skills
Desirable
* Organisation of education and training of junior doctors and/or undergraduates
* Undertaken research in relevant field
Teaching & Audit
Essential
* Teaching of medical students and junior medical staff
* Experience of Audit and Service Evaluation
Desirable
* Trained Clinical Supervisor
* Trained Educational Supervisor
Academic Achievements & Research
Essential
* Publications in recognised medical and haematology journals
* Specialist Interest in Cellular Therapy
Desirable
* Research Projects related to specialist area
* Ability to co-ordinate, plan and execute research and routine studies to a high standard with potential for international excellence
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
* Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team and with colleagues at different locations
* Demonstrable good written and oral communication skills
* Demonstrable ability to build and support a team
* Ability to provide leadership of medical firm
Personal Qualities
Essential
* Enthusiasm for work in an interdisciplinary environment towards the goal of developing a better understanding of the causes, mechanisms of development and treatment of Cancer
* Highly motivated with a strong desire for excellence
* Enthusiasm for effective collaboration
* Good interpersonal and communication skills
* Committed to personal and professional development
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practice) with the General Medical Council (GMC), or 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 or evidence of equivalent qualification MRCP, or evidence of equivalent qualifications
* Demonstrable experience in transplantation, acute haematology and care of critically ill haematology patient
Desirable
* Higher Research Degree (MD/PhD)
Experience
Essential
* Motivated to ensure the achievement of defined targets
* IT skills
Desirable
* Organisation of education and training of junior doctors and/or undergraduates
* Undertaken research in relevant field
Teaching & Audit
Essential
* Teaching of medical students and junior medical staff
* Experience of Audit and Service Evaluation
Desirable
* Trained Clinical Supervisor
* Trained Educational Supervisor
Academic Achievements & Research
Essential
* Publications in recognised medical and haematology journals
* Specialist Interest in Cellular Therapy
Desirable
* Research Projects related to specialist area
* Ability to co-ordinate, plan and execute research and routine studies to a high standard with potential for international excellence
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
* Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team and with colleagues at different locations
* Demonstrable good written and oral communication skills
* Demonstrable ability to build and support a team
* Ability to provide leadership of medical firm
Personal Qualities
Essential
* Enthusiasm for work in an interdisciplinary environment towards the goal of developing a better understanding of the causes, mechanisms of development and treatment of Cancer
* Highly motivated with a strong desire for excellence
* Enthusiasm for effective collaboration
* Good interpersonal and communication skills
* 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).
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.
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).
UK Registration
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
Sutton
SM2 5PT
Employer's website
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Employer details
Employer name
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Royal Marsden Hospital Sutton
Sutton
SM2 5PT
Employer's website
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