NHS
Job title:
Palliative Care/Oncology – CMT level SHO
Company
NHS
Job description
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust has an international reputation for high quality patient care, education and research and its partnership with the Institute of Cancer Research has created the largest comprehensive cancer centre in Europe. This appointment offers excellent learning opportunities in units leading national and international research programmes. You will gain experience of working in multidisciplinary units composed of medical and clinical oncologists, surgeons and specialists in palliative medicine, all working together to provide high quality management of cancer patients.Main duties of the jobThis post is to join the Sutton based Hospital Symptom Control and Palliative care team and work with a multidiscplinary team providing complex symptom control and end of life care. This post is suitable for doctors who have completed foundation training and are looking to gain further medical experience before moving into core training in medicine or general practice. Additionally, doctors who have completed core medical training and are considering a career in oncology or palliative medicine and doctors from overseas with more experience that are looking to for roles in oncology within the NHS may be interested.The role offers general training and experience in the management of patients with chronic medical problems associated with a wide range of malignant diseases. Attendance of weekly teaching programs and journal clubs is encouraged, and there is access to simulation based training and training in the insertion of chest drain, ascitic drains, bone marrow aspiration and lumbar puncture. Additionally doctors will be offered a clinical supervisor and have access to a study leave budget for personalised training. All doctors have access to a state of the art library with online access to a large number of general medical and specialist journals.The role includes on call within the wider Oncology/Haematology junior doctor rota. Doctors will work a full shift rota which is compliant with the new junior doctor contracts which includes nights, evenings and weekends.About usThe 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.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.Date posted25 February 2025Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeDoctor – otherSalary£49,909 a year per annumContractFixed termDuration4 monthsWorking patternFull-timeReference number282-C226-MEDJob locationsThe Royal Marsden HospitalDowns RoadSuttonSM2 5PTJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor a more detailed description of this role and its main responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor a more detailed description of this role and its main responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
- MB ChB or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration with licence to practice
- ALS Certification
Desirable
- MRCP part 1
ExperienceEssential
- Foundation Years competencies or equivalent
Desirable
- Experience at ST1/2 level in a general medical specialty or ED
- Previous experience of working within the NHS
Personal QualitiesEssential
- Approachability
- Team player
- Enthusiasm
- Effective communication
- Committed to personal development
- Ability to work independently where appropriate
- Flexibility
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
- MB ChB or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration with licence to practice
- ALS Certification
Desirable
- MRCP part 1
ExperienceEssential
- Foundation Years competencies or equivalent
Desirable
- Experience at ST1/2 level in a general medical specialty or ED
- Previous experience of working within the NHS
Personal QualitiesEssential
- Approachability
- Team player
- Enthusiasm
- Effective communication
- Committed to personal development
- Ability to work independently where appropriate
- Flexibility
Expected salary
£49909 per year
Location
Sutton, Greater London
Job date
Thu, 27 Feb 2025 08:26:09 GMT
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