Registrar in Clinical Oncology

Integrated Care System; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cancer care provider in London seeks a Registrar in Clinical Oncology. The successful candidate will manage cancer patients, prescribe chemotherapy, and plan radiotherapy. Candidates should have relevant oncology experience and required qualifications such as MB BS or equivalent. This is an opportunity to work in a world-leading center for cancer treatment and education.

Qualifications

• Broad based knowledge of oncology required.
• Experience in chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy is necessary.
• Completion of ST2 or equivalent in medicine anticipated.

Responsibilities

• Manage cancer patients and engage in clinical research.
• Prescribe chemotherapy and plan radiotherapy.
• Participate in outpatient clinics and inpatient care.

Skills

Oncological management

Experience in chemotherapy

Experience in radiotherapy

Clinical audit experience

Education

MB BS or equivalent

FRCR 1/2

MRCP or equivalent

Job description

We are looking to appoint enthusiastic and forward thinking doctors to the post of Registrar in Clinical Oncology.In order to fulfil the responsibilities of the post the appointee will be required to demonstrate that they have experience in oncological management, and preferably will have MRCP or equivalent. The post may also be attractive to a candidate preparing for FRCR. The post would be particularly suitable for experienced international oncologists wishing to gain further specialist experience in an international tertiary centre. The post could also be tailored to an experienced medical doctor who having completed Foundation and Core Medical competencies (or equivalent), wish to gain a period of focused experience and training in Clinical Oncology before pursuing ST3 training.

Main duties of the job

The specialty of Clinical Oncology comprises management of cancer using both radiotherapy and systemic therapy (chemotherapy, hormone therapy and biological agents). It offers a unique opportunity to develop expertise in managing cancer patients and engaging in clinical research and academia. A multidisciplinary team approach and effective communication is integral to the specialty of oncology. Most of an average week is spent in outpatient clinics, prescribing chemotherapy, planning radiotherapy and inpatient care. For further details on the specialty and training please go to the RCR website. We encourage all those who are interested in a career in Clinical Oncology to apply.

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.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description/person specification for a more detailed description of the role.

Person Specification

Experience

• Broad based knowledge of and understanding of oncology
• Experience in chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy

Training

• It is anticipated that the appointee will have completed ST2 or equivalent in medicine
• Experience in Clinical Oncology

Qualifications

• MB BS, or equivalent
• FRCR 1/2
• MRCP, or equivalent

Skills

• Experience of clinical audit

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.