• Job Description

  Req#: C9282-25-0687?language=en&page=214&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  The Breast Cancer Unit is the largest clinical unit at The Royal Marsden, delivering the full range of diagnostic and treatment services at the Chelsea and Sutton sites and an oncology service at Kingston Hospital. Referrals are received to the unit in a variety of ways including directly from GPs through our Rapid Diagnostic and Assessment Centre (RDAC), from local screening services and from other centres and hospitals requesting second opinions and transfers of care. The Breast Unit aims to deliver the latest high-quality treatment for all stages of breast cancer, and to be at the forefront of international research into the development of new treatments.The unit has a large portfolio of clinical trials and an international reputation for clinical breast cancer research including in particular targeted new drug development and innovative radiotherapy techniques. Close links with The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) are well established with a number of joint appointments between the two organisations leading to the Breast Unit being at the forefront of translational research. The Ralph Lauren Centre for Breast Cancer Research incorporates pioneering research, drawing upon new technological advances to allow much more rapid and in-depth analysis of our patients' disease. The centre has a particular focus on identifying molecular differences between tumours leading to optimal treatment of individual breast cancer patients.

  Main duties of the job

  o To provide advice on medical and clinical oncology aspects of treatment and care for colleagues in other specialties within The Royal Marsden.o To attend the unit specific MDTs.o To participate in and support the multidisciplinary care team which includes Medical Oncologists, Clinical Oncologists, Surgeons, the relevant team, Specialist Nursing Staff, Therapists, Dietician, Social worker, Palliative Care and Counselling for patients and families.o The post holder will be expected to participate fully in Peer Review preparation and visits, and Peer Review required Audits.o The post holder will contribute to the development of the departmental objectives and business plan and would manage resources within the approved plan. The consultant would be part of the Cancer Services Division and would be accountable to the Divisional Chief Medical Officer.o The post holder will be expected to play an active part in the management and administration of the clinical service.o The post holder will be expected to work closely with consultant colleagues in other oncology services in South West London and RM Partners and participate in related meetings.o To work within the department to seek ways of improving the efficiency of the service without sacrificing quality.o To contribute to the risk management of the department and contribute the development and maintenance of best clinical practice through Clinical Governance.

  About us

  The Royal Marsden is a world leader in cancer research, treatment and education. Together with our academic partner, The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR), we are the largest comprehensive cancer centre in Europe and the only National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) Biomedical Research Centre specialising in cancer in the UK.

  Our mission is to continue to make a national and international contribution to cancer research and treatment, so that more people are cured and quality of life is improved for those with cancer. The Royal Marsden therefore plays an important role in championing change and improvement in cancer care through research and innovation, education and leading-edge treatment.

  The Trust's annual budget is £360 million and we employ over 3,500 staff, including 335 medical staff, across two sites located in Chelsea and Sutton (Surrey). Over 50,000 patients attend The Royal Marsden each year. We provide community services across the Borough of Sutton. We have a Chemotherapy Medical Daycare Unit at Kingston Hospital.

  We have a reputation for delivering high quality performance. We were ranked joint first in the CQC national inpatient survey results, above average in national cancer patient experience survey and ranked first amongst teaching hospitals in the UK for our staff survey results.

  Details

  Date posted

  28 July 2025

  Pay scheme

  Hospital medical and dental staff

  Grade

  Consultant

  Salary

  £109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Part-time

  Reference number

  282-C691-AAC

  Job locations

  The Royal Marsden Hospital Sutton

  Sutton

  SM2 5PT

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

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

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

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

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Eligible for full GMC registration
  • CCT in Clinical Oncology or equivalent
  • MRCP and FRCR or equivalent

  Desirable

  • Higher Research Degree

  Experience

  Essential

  • A broad-based experience in radiotherapy
  • A relevant interest in clinical research

  Desirable

  • Experience in advanced radiotherapy techniques for breast tumours
  • Evidence of scientific publications in clinical oncology
  • A relevant interest in medical education

  Skills, Abilities and Knowledge

  Essential

  • A manifest interest in the clinical and medical oncology management of breast cancer

  Desirable

  • Interest and experience in service development and improvement
  • Management training and experience in medical audit

  Personal qualities

  Essential

  • Approachability
  • Team player
  • Enthusiasm
  • Effective communication
  • Committed to personal and professional development
  • Experience in developing effective and collaborative working relationships

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Eligible for full GMC registration
  • CCT in Clinical Oncology or equivalent
  • MRCP and FRCR or equivalent

  Desirable

  • Higher Research Degree

  Experience

  Essential

  • A broad-based experience in radiotherapy
  • A relevant interest in clinical research

  Desirable

  • Experience in advanced radiotherapy techniques for breast tumours
  • Evidence of scientific publications in clinical oncology
  • A relevant interest in medical education

  Skills, Abilities and Knowledge

  Essential

  • A manifest interest in the clinical and medical oncology management of breast cancer

  Desirable

  • Interest and experience in service development and improvement
  • Management training and experience in medical audit

  Personal qualities

  Essential

  • Approachability
  • Team player
  • Enthusiasm
  • Effective communication
  • Committed to personal and professional development
  • Experience in developing effective and collaborative working relationships

  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).

  Additional information

  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 Sutton

  Sutton

  SM2 5PT

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  The Royal Marsden Hospital Sutton

  Sutton

  SM2 5PT

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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