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Research Fellow in Surgical Oncology (Sarcoma)

Employer
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Location
Chelsea
Salary
£43,923 to £63,152 per annum incl. HCAS
Closing date
19 Oct 2024
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The position is a 2-3-year research fellowship intended for surgical trainees who wish to undertake predominately clinical research, which may include a higher degree, either an MD Res or PhD in surgical oncology. The post is based jointly between the Sarcoma, Melanoma and Rare Tumour (Surgical Oncology) Units in the Royal Marsden Hospital Chelsea and the Chester Beatty Laboratories in the Institute of Cancer Research. Both Institutes are on the Fulham Road in Chelsea and are within 100 metres of each other. There is possibility that some of the work may take place in the Sutton branches of both the Royal Marsden and Institute of Cancer Research but will be based at the Fulham Road site. We work closely with the CRUK Convergence Science centre.

Main duties of the job

The post is suitable for surgical trainees who have either completed core training or wish to undertake research prior to applying for specialist registrar training, or for Specialist registrars who wish to take a period out of clinical training to undertake a higher degree or participate in research to further their training.

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 3,900 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 and learning and development opportunities. 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 and duties for this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

The SMART Unit

The Royal Marsden Sarcoma Melanoma and Rare Tumour unit is a tertiary referral centre for complex intra- abdominal sarcomas (with special interests in retroperitoneal sarcoma, complex GIST and rare pelvic tumours), extremity sarcomas (including isolated limb perfusion), advanced cutaneous malignancies, and other rare tumours (e.g. endocrine and neuroendocrine tumours). The unit is run by three full time consultant Surgical Oncologists (Mr A J Hayes, Mr Myles Smith, Mr Dirk Strauss) 3-4 clinical fellows or registrars with 1 junior surgeon at Core trainee level, an advanced nurse practitioner and physicians associate. There are 4-5 all day operating lists per week, with a one-half day minor ops clinic.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

  • Eligible for Registration with the GMC


Desirable

  • BSc/other related degrees/qualifications
  • MRCS/FRCS or equivalent


Experience

Essential

  • Completed Core Surgical Training


Desirable

  • Scientific Experience from a BSc Project


Skills / Abilities/ Knowledge

Essential

  • Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate
  • Clear logical thinking, showing an analytical approach
  • Appropriate level of clinical and scientific knowledge
  • Shows awareness of own limitations
  • Demonstrates breadth of experience and awareness in and outside the speciality


Desirable

  • Knowledge of coding, and comfort with technology


Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Marsden Hospital Chelsea

Chelsea

SW3 6JJ

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