The post holder will be expected to play a pivotal role in the Renal and Skin Medical Oncology team and the Acute Oncology Service (AOS) at the Royal Marsden, Sutton site.
The acute oncology component, shared with 4 other consultants, would involve management of acutely unwell oncology patients, in the Centre for Urgent Care (CUC) in Sutton. At times this will include telephone support to the Royal Marsden Macmillan Hotline, when covering the AOS. The AOS consultants are supported by a team of AOS ANPs and junior doctors and the post-holder would play a key role supporting their education and development. The post-holder would also be expected to contribute to service development and research in the AOS.
This is a Sutton-based post and office space and secretarial support will be provided at the Sutton branch of the Royal Marsden. Junior doctors (HEE trainees and clinical fellows) also support the clinical and research activities of the Renal and Skin team.
For an informal discussion about the post please contact Dr Kate Young, Consultant Medical Oncologist and AOS Lead; Dr Lisa Pickering, Consultant Medical Oncologist; and Prof James Larkin Consultant Medical Oncologist and Head of Skin Unit through their PA on 020 7811 8151.
The post-holder will provide clinical leadership for the Renal and Skin service in Sutton, working with other consultants in the Renal and Skin Unit. This will comprise a weekly MDT for renal cancer, a fortnightly MDT for skin cancer, 2 in person and one telephone clinic each week as well as regular board and ward rounds for inpatient care in Sutton. They would be expected to contribute to and lead components of clinical research and innovation within the Renal and Skin Unit supported by the Renal and Skin Unit research team, and to have a key role in junior doctor educational development and leadership. They would continue to innovate and develop the Renal and Skin oncology clinical service.
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 – 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 and learning and development opportunities. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
This advert closes on Monday 2 Dec 2024
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