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Job overview

Applications are invited for a Consultant Medical Oncologist in Gastrointestinal (GI) cancers and Acute Oncology Service (9 PA)

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to play a pivotal role in the GI Medical Oncology team and the Acute Oncology Service (AOS) at the Royal Marsden, Fulham Road site.

The post-holder would lead the Upper GI service for the West Middlesex referral network comprising two MDTs per week (local and centre), 1 SACT clinic, 1 follow-up/new patient clinic and regular board and ward rounds each week. They would be expected to lead and contribute to clinical research and innovation within the GI Unit supported by the GI Unit research team and have a key role in junior doctor educational development and leadership. They would continue to innovate and develop the GI oncology clinical service.

The acute oncology component, shared with 4 other consultants, would involve management of acutely unwell oncology patients, in the RM Centre for Urgent Care (CUC) and 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 Chelsea based post and office space and secretarial support will be provided at the Fulham branch of the Royal Marsden. Junior doctors (HEE trainees and  clinical  fellows)  also  support  the  clinical  and  research activities of the GI team. 

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 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.