Locum Consultant Clinical Oncologist

Job overview Applications are invited for a Locum Consultant Clinical Oncologist to join the Sarcoma multidisciplinary teams at The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, Chelsea. The post is a 12 month fixed term contract to support clinical expansion and sick leave. Applicants should be able to commence as soon as possible. This is a full time 10PA post with emphasis on the management of clinical oncology patients at Royal Marsden Chelsea. Both systemic therapy and radiotherapy delivery are included. The post holder will also contribute to the unit’s programmes of research including the development and implementation of new radiotherapy techniques as well as support for current and future clinical trials in this area. The post is well supported and by current consultants who will provide mentorship and cover for leave.  Main duties of the job • To provide and co-ordinate the Clinical Oncology management of patients with sarcoma (RMH and networked hospitals) working closely with all members of the multi-professional team. • To provide and co-ordinate the Clinical Oncology management of patients with sarcoma working closely with all members of the multi-professional team. • To contribute to the development of education and training opportunities for specialist registrars in Clinical Oncology.• To support the care of inpatients with sarcoma.• To provide advice on clinical oncology aspects of treatment and care for colleagues in other specialties within the department, The Royal Marsden, General Practitioners and RM Partners. • To participate in and support the multidisciplinary care team which includes Medical Oncologists, Surgeons, the relevant junior team, Specialist Nursing Staff, Therapists, Dietician, Social worker, Palliative Care and Psychological Support. • Contribution to research activity is expected.• To participate in each of the multidisciplinary meetings reviewing all relevant histology and radiology. • As a senior member of the medical team, the postholder, will provide clinical leadership and support for the effective development of sarcoma and to attend the relevant operational meetings Detailed job description and main responsibilities Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria Full UK GMC Registration and licence to practice CCT in Clinical Oncology or equivalent or within 6 months of obtaining MRCP & FRCR or equivalent Desirable criteria Higher Degree (Research) Experience & Knowledge Essential criteria A broad-based experience in radiotherapy for sarcoma A relevant interest in clinical research Undergraduate and postgraduate training Desirable criteria Management training and experience in medical audit 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. Employer certification / accreditation badges 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.