Job overview
This post of Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) Fellow in paediatric oncology is suitable for Haematology or Paediatric Oncology trainees wishing to gain further experience in BMT. It will be suitable for those wishing to pursue a career in Tertiary Paediatric Oncology, or Haematology.
Main duties of the job
The Unit has approximately 240 new malignant registrations per year, including children with
leukaemia, central nervous system and extra cranial tumours. Children are referred from south of
the Thames, Kent and the south coast, although for early phase studies patients are referred from all
around the UK via defined referral networks, with a third of patients recruited to paediatric early
phase studies coming from out of region. Every week there are outpatient clinics in haematooncology, solid tumours, neuro-oncology, stem cell transplantation (SCT), late effects, phase I/II
clinical trials and symptom care
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details on what the job entails.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Eligible for registration with the GMC
2. MB BS (or equivalent)
3. MRCPCH or equivalent See accompanying note: “Equivalent Qualifications”
Desirable criteria
4. Other degrees eg BSc, BA or equivalent honours degree
Clinical Experience
Essential criteria
5. A minimum of 2 years’ experience in Paediatric oncology or Haematology
6. Overseas posts must be recognised training posts in country of origin as vetted by the Higher Specialist Training Office at the RCPCH – evidence to be submitted with application form.
7. Overseas trainees need to have written references that their jobs are thus approved by the nationaltraining programme / college
Desirable criteria
8. Transplant specific experience
The Royal Marsden values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve.
Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. We advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.
Flu Vaccination – What We Expect of our Staff
At The Royal Marsden we have an immune compromised patient population who we must protect as much as we can against the flu virus. Each year, seasonal flu affects thousands of people in the UK. Occurring mainly in winter, it is an infectious respiratory disease capable of producing symptoms ranging from those similar to a common cold, through to very severe or even fatal disease.
The wellbeing of our staff and patients is of the upmost importance to us, and it is the expectation of The Royal Marsden that all patient-facing staff have an annual flu vaccination, provided free of charge by the Trust.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.