Specialty Doctor in Medical Oncology - Breast | The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Greater London is seeking a Specialty Doctor for the Breast Unit. The role involves attending outpatient clinics, covering registrars during their leave, and participating in clinical research. The position provides specialized training and emphasizes postgraduate education. Flexible working requests are welcomed to support work-life balance. This role is crucial in contributing to a world-leading cancer treatment team, with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

A wide range of staff benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Clear career pathways

Qualifications

• Experience in outpatient clinics.
• Engagement in clinical research.
• Participation in teaching activities.

Responsibilities

• Attend outpatient clinics (4 half days per week).
• Cover specialist registrar during absences.
• Participate in clinical research programmes.
• Engage in audits and service evaluations.

Job description

About the Post

The Specialty Doctor will play an integral part of the day-to-day running of the Breast Unit. This post will be based at the Royal Marsden Hospital Chelsea site (5 days) with flexibility to accommodate leave requirements of other team members.

Responsibilities

• Attend outpatient clinics (4 half days per week).
• Cover the Breast Unit specialist registrar when they are on the Institute of Cancer Research course or on study/annual leave.
• Participate in the clinical research programme, including management of multi‑centre phase II/III studies.
• Engage in audits, service evaluation and teaching activities.

Training and Development

This post provides specialised postgraduate training in medical and multidisciplinary aspects of breast tumour treatment, exposing the Specialty Doctor to a wide range of clinical problems and current clinical research.

Within the Royal Marsden/Institute of Cancer Research there is a strong emphasis on postgraduate teaching. In‑house meetings involve lectures, seminars, formal journal clubs and tutorials in both clinical and laboratory medicine, often in association with the Institute of Cancer Research.

About the Trust

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world‑leading cancer centre. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers and operate two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. Flexible working requests are welcomed from point of hire to support work‑life balance.

Application

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details about the post.

This advert closes on Sunday 28 Dec 2025.