Job summary The post will also support the HMDS diagnostic service, delivering integrated reporting of results to both patients within the Trust as well as those referred and discussed in the Network MDTs. This diagnostic service is shared between a number of the consultant haematologists within the unit. Main duties of the job Provide medical leadership for acute leukaemia and transplant patients undergoing outpatient and inpatient care at RMH Sutton. To take part in the teaching and training of doctors, nurses and other staff in acute leukaemia and transplant management. To be involved in the strategic development of acute leukaemia services for RMH. To contribute to academic research and clinical trials. About us The Royal Marsden is a world leader in cancer research, treatment and education. Together with our academic partner, The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR), we are the largest comprehensive cancer centre in Europe and the only National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) Biomedical Research Centre specialising in cancer in the UK. Our mission is to continue to make a national and international contribution to cancer research and treatment, so that more people are cured and quality of life is improved for those with cancer. The Royal Marsden therefore plays an important role in championing change and improvement in cancer care through research and innovation, education and leading-edge treatment. We have a reputation for delivering high quality performance. We were ranked joint first in the CQC national inpatient survey results, above average in national cancer patient experience survey and ranked first amongst teaching hospitals in the UK for our staff survey results. Predominantly the Trust's workload is from within the South West and West London Cancer Networks but, as a specialist cancer, the Trust has a high out-of-area referral rate for rare cancers, recurrent disease and treatment-related problems including international referrals. The Trust operates a shared care model with St George's Healthcare NHS Trust for paediatric cancer. Date posted 20 December 2024 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 282-C1246466-AAC Job locations The Royal Marsden Hospital Sutton Sutton SM2 5PT Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description/person specification for a more detailed description of the role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description/person specification for a more detailed description of the role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practice) with the General Medical Council (GMC), or eligible for registration within six months of interview Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview. Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT FRCPath or evidence of equivalent qualification MRCP, or evidence of equivalent qualifications Demonstrable experience in transplantation, acute haematology and care of critically ill haematology patient Desirable Higher Research Degree (MD/PhD) Experience Essential Motivated to ensure the achievement of defined targets IT skills Desirable Organisation of education and training of junior doctors and/or undergraduates Undertaken research in relevant field Teaching and Audit Essential Teaching of medical students and junior medical staff Experience of Audit and Service Evaluation Desirable Trained Clinical Supervisor Trained Educational Supervisor Academic Achievements and Research Essential Publications in recognised medical and haematology journals Specialist Interest in Acute Leukaemia Desirable Research Projects related to specialist area Ability to co-ordinate, plan and execute research and routine studies to a high standard with potential for international excellence Interpersonal Skills Essential Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team and with colleagues at different locations Demonstrable good written and oral communication skills Demonstrable ability to build and support a team Ability to provide leadership of medical firm Personal Qualities Essential Enthusiasm for work in an interdisciplinary environment towards the goal of developing a better understanding of the causes, mechanisms of development and treatment of Cancer Highly motivated with a strong desire for excellence Enthusiasm for effective collaboration Good interpersonal and communication skills Committed to personal and professional development Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practice) with the General Medical Council (GMC), or eligible for registration within six months of interview Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview. Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT FRCPath or evidence of equivalent qualification MRCP, or evidence of equivalent qualifications Demonstrable experience in transplantation, acute haematology and care of critically ill haematology patient Desirable Higher Research Degree (MD/PhD) Experience Essential Motivated to ensure the achievement of defined targets IT skills Desirable Organisation of education and training of junior doctors and/or undergraduates Undertaken research in relevant field Teaching and Audit Essential Teaching of medical students and junior medical staff Experience of Audit and Service Evaluation Desirable Trained Clinical Supervisor Trained Educational Supervisor Academic Achievements and Research Essential Publications in recognised medical and haematology journals Specialist Interest in Acute Leukaemia Desirable Research Projects related to specialist area Ability to co-ordinate, plan and execute research and routine studies to a high standard with potential for international excellence Interpersonal Skills Essential Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team and with colleagues at different locations Demonstrable good written and oral communication skills Demonstrable ability to build and support a team Ability to provide leadership of medical firm Personal Qualities Essential Enthusiasm for work in an interdisciplinary environment towards the goal of developing a better understanding of the causes, mechanisms of development and treatment of Cancer Highly motivated with a strong desire for excellence Enthusiasm for effective collaboration Good interpersonal and communication skills Committed to personal and professional development 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 Sutton Sutton SM2 5PT Employer's website https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)