About this role
Job summary
This is a part time, substantive post of 4 PAs in Cancer Genetics at the Royal Marsden Hospital. The consultant sessions will be based across both sites of the Royal Marsden.
The post holder will be responsible to Dr Zoe Kemp and accountable to Dr Emma Kipps - Director of Clinical Services.
The post is designed to support and facilitate the aspiration of the Royal Marsden Hospital to increase access to germline genetic testing. Building on the success of our mainstreaming model in breast and ovarian cancers, we are exploring digital technologies and transformation pathways at the RMH, Genomic Medicine Service and national levels. Testing is increasingly performed in Oncology with Cancer Genetics services providing support, whilst focusing their expertise on patients found to have a genetic predisposition to cancer
Main duties of the job
The postholder will be an integral member of the Cancer Genetics Unit and share consultant responsibility with consultant colleagues for Cancer Genetics patients at both Royal Marsden sites. They will have 1 out-patient clinic per week including supervision of Genetic Counsellors within that clinic and an additional ad-hoc telephone clinic for follow ups. There are no inpatient responsibilities.
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
Please see the attached Job description and person specification for the full job details.
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP) or equivalent qualifications CCT in Clinical Genetics or in Medical Oncology with significant experience in Cancer Genetics (or Entry onto the Specialist register in Clinical Genetics/Medical Oncology or a UK SpR within 6 months of CCT date at interview)
Desirable
Higher Degree (PhD/MD) Teaching qualification
Experience Essential
Wide experience of Cancer Genetics Experience in research Good practical clinical skills Good communication skills
Desirable
Intermediate to advanced IT skills
Skills & Knowledge Essential
Demonstrable ability to manage priorities Demonstrate multi-disciplinary team leadership skills Experience of audit and management Flexible approach to team working Ability to teach clinical skills to trainees and multi-disciplinary teams
Desirable
Publications in peer reviewed journals
Personal Qualities Essential
Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team Enquiring critical approach to work Caring and empathic attitude to patients Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, hospital staff and other agencies Commitments to Continuing Medical Education
Desirable
Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
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.
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UK Registration
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Employer details Employer name The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Address The Royal Marsden Hospital
Chelsea
SW3 6JJ
Employer's website https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)