Job summary The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust has an international reputation for high quality patient care, education and research and its partnership with the Institute of Cancer Research has created the largest comprehensive cancer centre in Europe. This appointment offers excellent learning opportunities in units leading national and international research programmes. You will gain experience of working in multidisciplinary units composed of medical and clinical oncologists, surgeons and specialists in palliative medicine, all working together to provide high quality management of cancer patients. Main duties of the job This post is to join the Sutton based Hospital Symptom Control and Palliative care team and work with a multidiscplinary team providing complex symptom control and end of life care. This post is suitable for doctors who have completed foundation training and are looking to gain further medical experience before moving into core training in medicine or general practice. Additionally, doctors who have completed core medical training and are considering a career in oncology or palliative medicine and doctors from overseas with more experience that are looking to for roles in oncology within the NHS may be interested. The role offers general training and experience in the management of patients with chronic medical problems associated with a wide range of malignant diseases. Attendance of weekly teaching programs and journal clubs is encouraged, and there is access to simulation based training and training in the insertion of chest drain, ascitic drains, bone marrow aspiration and lumbar puncture. Additionally doctors will be offered a clinical supervisor and have access to a study leave budget for personalised training. All doctors have access to a state of the art library with online access to a large number of general medical and specialist journals. The role includes on call within the wider Oncology/Haematology junior doctor rota. Doctors will work a full shift rota which is compliant with the new junior doctor contracts which includes nights, evenings and weekends. 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 3,900 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. 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. Date posted 25 February 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £49,909 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 4 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 282-C226-MED Job locations The Royal Marsden Hospital Downs Road Sutton SM2 5PT Job description Job responsibilities For a more detailed description of this role and its main responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description. Job description Job responsibilities For a more detailed description of this role and its main responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description. 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 Personal Qualities Essential Approachability Team player Enthusiasm Effective communication Committed to personal development Ability to work independently where appropriate Flexibility 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 Personal Qualities Essential Approachability Team player Enthusiasm Effective communication Committed to personal development Ability to work independently where appropriate Flexibility 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 Downs Road Sutton SM2 5PT Employer's website https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)