Job overview
The Breast Cancer Unit is the largest clinical unit at The Royal Marsden, delivering the full range of diagnostic and treatment services at the Chelsea and Sutton sites and an oncology service at Kingston Hospital. Referrals are received to the unit in a variety of ways including directly from GPs through our Rapid Diagnostic and Assessment Centre (RDAC), from local screening services and from other centres and hospitals requesting second opinions and transfers of care. The Breast Unit aims to deliver the latest high-quality treatment for all stages of breast cancer, and to be at the forefront of international research into the development of new treatments.
The unit has a large portfolio of clinical trials and an international reputation for clinical breast cancer research including in particular targeted new drug development and innovative radiotherapy techniques. Close links with The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) are well established with a number of joint appointments between the two organisations leading to the Breast Unit being at the forefront of translational research. The Ralph Lauren Centre for Breast Cancer Research incorporates pioneering research, drawing upon new technological advances to allow much more rapid and in-depth analysis of our patients’ disease. The centre has a particular focus on identifying molecular differences between tumours leading to optimal treatment of individual breast cancer patients.
Main duties of the job
• To provide advice on medical and clinical oncology aspects of treatment and care for colleagues in other specialties within The Royal Marsden.
• To attend the unit specific MDTs.
• To participate in and support the multidisciplinary care team which includes Medical Oncologists, Clinical Oncologists, Surgeons, the relevant team, Specialist Nursing Staff, Therapists, Dietician, Social worker, Palliative Care and Counselling for patients and families.
• The post holder will be expected to participate fully in Peer Review preparation and visits, and Peer Review required Audits.
• The post holder will contribute to the development of the departmental objectives and business plan and would manage resources within the approved plan. The consultant would be part of the Cancer Services Division and would be accountable to the Divisional Chief Medical Officer.
• The post holder will be expected to play an active part in the management and administration of the clinical service.
• The post holder will be expected to work closely with consultant colleagues in other oncology services in South West London and RM Partners and participate in related meetings.
• To work within the department to seek ways of improving the efficiency of the service without sacrificing quality.
• To contribute to the risk management of the department and contribute the development and maintenance of best clinical practice through Clinical Governance.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Eligible for full GMC registration
2. CCT in Clinical Oncology or equivalent
3. MRCP and FRCR or equivalent
Desirable criteria
4. Higher Research Degree
Experience
Essential criteria
5. A broad-based experience in radiotherapy
6. A relevant interest in clinical research
Desirable criteria
7. Experience in advanced radiotherapy techniques for breast tumours
8. Evidence of scientific publications in clinical oncology
9. A relevant interest in medical education
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential criteria
10. A manifest interest in the clinical and medical oncology management of breast cancer
Desirable criteria
11. Interest and experience in service development and improvement
12. Management training and experience in medical audit
Personal qualities
Essential criteria
13. Approachability
14. Team player
15. Enthusiasm
16. Effective communication
17. Committed to personal and professional development
18. Experience in developing effective and collaborative working relationships
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.
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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.