Job summary
This is an SHO level post in Medical Oncology to start in August 2025 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.
Main duties of the job
This post is based in at our hospital in Chelsea, working with your consultants, SpRs, CNS and ward staff to ensure high quality patient care.
Your key role will be:o To take day to day responsibility for inpatients within in your firmo To cross cover other firms when needed.o Admit, review daily and complete discharge paperwork for all inpatients.
o Review patients who are found to have clinically important findings on their imaging, and liaise with the patient's oncology team.o Review patients attending for radiotherapy or chemotherapy as requested.o To take part in the weekend on call rota
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details on what the job entails.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details on what the job entails.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* MB ChB or equivalent
* Full GMC Registration with licence to practice
* ALS Certification
Desirable
* MRCP part 1
Experience
Essential
* Foundation Years competencies or equivalent
Desirable
* Experience at ST1/2 level in a general medical specialty or ED
* Previous experience of working within the NHS
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* MB ChB or equivalent
* Full GMC Registration with licence to practice
* ALS Certification
Desirable
* MRCP part 1
Experience
Essential
* Foundation Years competencies or equivalent
Desirable
* Experience at ST1/2 level in a general medical specialty or ED
* Previous experience of working within the NHS
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer details
Employer name
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Royal Marsden Hospital
Fulham Road
London
SW3 6JJ
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