Registrar Doctor in Paediatric Oncology

Job summary

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".

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

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

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Eligible for full GMC registration
• MB BS (or equivalent)
• MRCPCH or equivalent

Desirable

• Other degrees e.g. BSc, BA or equivalent hono

Experience

Essential

• 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

Essential

• Some experience of clinical risk management
• Able to work without direct supervision where appropriate
• Adequate manual skills

Desirable

• Experience and confidence in clinical risk management
• Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate

Knowledge

Essential

• 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

Desirable

• Understanding of NHS and clinical governance

Teaching, Academic & Research

Essential

• Evidence of teaching experience

Desirable

• Research experience, presentations, publications
• Familiarity with recent publications