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

Working for our organisation

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.