Senior Registrar in Head and Neck

Job summary

This is a 1 year fixed term within the Head, Neck and Thyroid Unit designed to provide training in the management of recurrent cancers, Robotic and minimally invasive surgery, and complex free flap reconstructions for the management of head and neck cancers. The fellow will have access to the Robotic surgery simulator onsite, to further complement their educational experience. The Registrar will also become very familiar with the DaVinci robot operating room setup, docking techniques, instruments, and troubleshooting approaches

Main duties of the job

• Attendance at multidisciplinary team meetings
• So far as is consistent with the proper discharge of the above duties, the postholder undertakes to deputise from time to time for absent colleagues.
• The postholder undertakes exceptionally to perform additional duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.

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

Status

Essential

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

Experience

Essential

• At least 4 years surgical training with a period of at least two years within head and neck surgery, with the ability to independently perform primary ablative surgery for head and neck cancers, local and regional flaps and have experience as first assistance in microvascular surgery and robotic surgery.
• Experience in the management of acute surgical emergencies relevant to the head and neck
• 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

Skills

Essential

• 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
• 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

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Motivated to ensure the achievement of defined targets
• Professional integrity - capacity to take responsibility for own actions
• Team player
• Demonstrates respect for all
• Committed to personal development