About this role
Job summary
The Specialty Doctor alongside other colleagues, Specialist Pharmacists and ANPs is responsible for the day-to-day running of the private patient SACT clinics on the PPMDUs across 3 sites.
Prescribing SACT with the lead consultant's oversight, medically assessing patients for their fitness for treatment, arranging appropriate routine investigations.
Information will be provided to patients regarding their disease management, treatment and side effect for patients and families, answering any questions they might have regarding their disease, treatment or side effects.
Main duties of the job
The Specialty Doctor will make clinical decisions within the boundaries of accepted professional standards and as delegated to the post holder by the supervising Consultant.
The Specialty Doctor will ensure the Consultants are kept informed of their patients progress at all times.
The work is flexible to cope with the demand and meet cancer targets. It is expected that the post holder will work flexibly to help the team in providing the services across the units.
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 description Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Status Essential
Eligible for full GMC Registration MRCP or equivalent Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
Higher Degree (PhD/MD)
Experience Essential
General oncology experience General Medical Experience Experience in a teaching hospital environment Medical day unit experience
Desirable
Undertaken research in relevant field Previous private care experience
Personal Qualities Essential
Motivated to ensure the achievement of defined targets Approachability Team player Enthusiasm Effective communication Committed to personal development Awareness of developments within the NHS/Private Committed to personal and professional development Patient services & their effect upon the service Knowledge of quality & clinical governance
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Address The Royal Marsden Hospital
Chelsea
SW3 6JJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)