Job overview
Approximately eight hundred new cases of STS are referred to the RMH every year and are treated by a multidisciplinary team. All new cases are reviewed at a weekly multidisciplinary meeting where management is discussed. This provides the Fellow with an unparalleled experience. Surgical management includes soft tissue tumours of the limbs and limb girdle, intra-abdominal, and trunk. About 5% of these patients will require reconstruction of skin and soft tissue. There will be opportunities for clinical research and the preparation of papers for presentation and publication.
Similarly, there is a multidisciplinary team handling patients with malignant melanoma. There will be ample opportunities to learn techniques of lymph node dissection, isolated limb perfusion, and laser vaporisation of in-transit metastatic melanoma.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be in day-to-day administrative and clinical charge of the unit, working with another senior clinical fellow, a Senior House Officer on rotation from a Basic Surgical Training Rotation, as well as a shared SHO at the Sutton branch. At any one time, there are likely to be about fifteen inpatients across both sites. The Clinical Fellow is principally responsible for the daily management of all inpatients.
The unit has 3 all-day theatre lists per week at both hospital sites (Fulham Road and Sutton), as well as a minors list on alternating Mondays at the Sutton branch. The clinical fellow will be expected to attend lists at both sites, with internal arrangements made between senior clinical fellows to ensure appropriate and fair exposure to surgical procedures. A typical all-day list involves surgery on about 5-7 cases, with approximately 50% being sarcoma, 30% melanoma, and 20% benign cases. Major surgeries requiring CCU are undertaken at Fulham Road, while intermediate and minor surgeries are performed at Sutton.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further details, please contact the relevant department.
Person specification
Education
* Essential criteria: Eligible for Registration with the GMC
Desirable criteria: BSc / other related degrees / qualifications, MRCS / FRCS or equivalent
Experience
* Essential criteria: Completed ST6+ or equivalent
Desirable criteria: Surgical experience in sarcoma and melanoma
The Royal Marsden values diversity and is committed to recruiting and retaining 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 dedicated to creating a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. We believe that greater diversity and inclusion lead to a more positive impact for those we serve.
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