Registrar Doctor in Paediatric Oncology

This post in paediatric oncology is suitable for trainees wishing to gain experience in paediatric oncology, for those wishing to pursue a career in Tertiary Paediatric Oncology, or as a stand-alone post providing training for generalists with a specialist interest (i.e. shared care oncology.

Main duties of the job:

• Competent in the initial management of the more common childhood cancers.
• Competent in managing infection in the immunocompromised child.
• Understand and be competent in the prescribing and administration of chemotherapy.
• Become familiar with the more common treatment protocols used in treating childhood malignancy.
• Develop improved communication skills especially in the area of breaking “bad news”.

Person specification:

• Qualifications: Eligible for full GMC registration, MB BS (or equivalent), MRCPCH or equivalent, Other degrees e.g. BSc, BA or equivalent honours.
• Experience: A minimum of 2 years Paediatric ST2-3 equivalent posts of which 1 year in UK/Ireland. Overseas posts must be recognised training posts in country of origin as vetted by the Higher Specialist Training Office at the RCPCH – evidence to be submitted with application form. Overseas trainees need to have written references that their jobs are thus approved by the national training programme/college.
• Skills: Some experience of clinical risk management, able to work without direct supervision where appropriate, experience and confidence in clinical risk management.
• Knowledge: Appropriate level of clinical knowledge, shows knowledge of evidence-informed practice, shows awareness of own limitations, ability to prioritise clinical need, evidence of participation in audit, experience and ability to work in multiprofessional teams, understanding of NHS and clinical governance.
• Teaching, Academic & Research: Evidence of teaching experience, research experience, presentations, publications, familiarity with recent publications.

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.

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Flu Vaccination – What We Expect of our Staff:

At The Royal Marsden we have an immune compromised patient population who we must protect as much 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.