Locum Consultant Medical Oncologist in Gynaecology and AOS

Locum Consultant Medical Oncologist in Gynaecology and AOS

NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant

Main area Medical Oncology Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant Contract Fixed term: 12 months (FTC) Hours Part time - 9 sessions per week Job ref 282-C1913-MED

Employer The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust Town Chelsea Salary £113,565 - £150,569 per annum plus £2,162 London Weighting Salary period Yearly Closing 08/10/2026 23:59

Job overview

The Gynaecological Unit, led by Mr John Bulter, at the Royal Marsden has a strong reputation for its multidisciplinary approach to the management of gynaecological malignancy. Professor Susana Banerjee is Clinical Research Lead for the Gynaecology Unit. The gynaecology research team, led by Professor Banerjee, is world class developing, leading and delivering phase I-III clinical trials several of which have led to changes in clinical practice.

Acute Oncology Service (AOS) provision was identified in 2009 as a key recommendation of the National Chemotherapy Advisory Group (NCAG) for improving quality and safety of emergency care for those patients with previously undiagnosed cancer and complications of cancer or treatment. The AOS service at the Royal Marsden is an established part of the urgent care pathway with the aim of supporting self‑care, admission avoidance and ensuring cancer patients receive the right care in the right place with the necessary facilities and expertise.

Main duties of the job

• Management of patients in the Centre for Urgent Care (CUC)
• Telephone support to the Royal Marsden Hotline
• Provide clinical leadership and support for the effective ongoing development of the service and to attend relevant operational meetings
• A key role in junior doctor educational development and leadership
• To provide advice on medical oncology/systemic therapy aspects of treatment and care for patients within the Gynaecology Unit at The Royal Marsden
• To provide leadership and support for the multidisciplinary care team, particularly on the Fulham Road site.
• To attend the unit specific MDMs, clinics and research meetings in line with the Job Plan

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.

— The Royal Marsden

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information and duties for this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

Person specification

Qualifications and Status

• MBBS or approved overseas equivalent
• MRCP or approved overseas equivalent
• Full registration and license to practice with the General Medical Council
• On the Specialist Register for Medical Oncology or within six months of obtaining a certificate of completion of training (CCT) at date of interview.
• Evidence of on‑going professional development
• Higher Research Degree (MD/PHD)

Experience

• Subspecialty experience in gynaecological cancers, including the delivery of care for patients enrolled on interventional studies
• Experience in national or international collaborative research networks

Personal Qualities

• The ability to work in collaboration with consultant colleagues in the unit and across Royal Marsden
• Ability to provide academic and scientific leadership within a multidisciplinary research environment
• Approachable and a team player
• Commitment to excellence
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Committed to personal and professional development
• A patient‑centred approach to delivering care
• Knowledge of Quality & Clinical Governance

The Royal Marsden values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve.

Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. We advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment. Please ensure your information is accurate to avoid errors with processing your application

All applicants will be contacted by email to the address supplied on your application. Applicants are advised to check their email accounts regularly and to ensure that email filters are set to allow our emails.

Flu Vaccination – What We Expect of our Staff

At The Royal Marsden we have an immune compromised patient population who we must protect as we can against the flu virus. Each year, seasonal flu affects thousands of people in the UK. Occurring mainly in winter, it is an infectious respiratory disease capable of producing symptoms ranging from those similar to a common cold, through to very severe or even fatal disease.

The wellbeing of our staff and patients is of the upmost importance to us, and it is the expectation of The Royal Marsden that all patient‑facing staff have an annual flu vaccination, provided free of charge by the Trust.

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