Clinical Research Doctor - Head & Neck in Sutton

The post holder will be based in the Head & Neck Unit (Medical Oncology) under the supervision of Prof Chris Nutting, Research Lead for the Head & Neck Unit. The post is cross site at the Sutton site and Chelsea sites of the Royal Marsden. The consultants on the team are Prof Kevin Harrington, Dr Shree Bhide, Dr Kate Newbold, Dr Kee Wong and Dr Ben O’Leary. In order to fulfil the responsibilities of this post, the appointee will be required to demonstrate that they have experience in the medical oncological management of Head & Neck cancers.

Main duties of the job:

• The post-holder will develop his/her own area of expertise during the tenure of the post.
• The tenure of the post is expected to be for 12 months with a view to extend for a further 12-24 months.
• In order to maintain clinical experience, post-holder will be expected to attend out-patient clinics but will have no routine in-patient or on call duties.

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities:

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

Person specification:

• Qualifications: Eligible for full GMC Registration, Membership of the Royal Colleges of Physicians (MRCP) or equivalent.
• Experience: ST3 or above level of experience in full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a parttime or flexible basis) at least one of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty; or shall have equivalent experience and competencies. One year of medical oncology experience. Experience in the management of acute medical emergencies and practical interventions e.g. chest drains, central lines etc. Experience in general oncology management including treatment of oncological emergencies and chemotherapy. Experience of working with other systemic cancer therapies. Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and manage junior doctors. Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems; able to prioritise clinical need. Motivated to ensure the achievement of defined targets. Is up to date and fit to practise safely. Interest in head & neck cancers. It would be helpful for the applicant to have some research experience and knowledge of cancer clinical trials.
• Skills: All applicants able to demonstrate skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues. Good communications skills, ability to work as part of a team, take initiative and make decisions. Basic knowledge and interest in head & neck cancers.

Other Requirements:

• Health: Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice).
• Professional integrity: Capacity to take responsibility for own actions. Demonstrates respect for all.
• Communication skills: demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication and capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation. Able to build rapport, listen, persuade and negotiate.
• Problem Solving and Decision Making: capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions.
• Managing Others and Team Involvement: capacity to work effectively with others. Able to work in multi-professional teams.
• Empathy and Sensitivity: capacity to take in others’ perspectives and treat others with understanding.
• Organisation and Planning: capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively. Capacity to prioritise own workload.
• Vigilance and Situational Awareness: capacity to monitor developing situations and anticipate issues.
• Coping with Pressure: capacity to operate under pressure; demonstrates initiative and resilience to cope with changing circumstances.
• Able to work on both sites if necessary (Chelsea and Sutton) and to be flexible to meet the needs of the role.

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 utmost 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.