SHO Doctor in Haematology

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

A vacancy has arisen in the department for which we are seeking to appoint a clinical research fellow on a fixed term basis for 12 months. The post combines in-patient and out-patient work, caring for patients with a range of haematological malignancies, and will comprise a high proportion of research work including clinical trials and laboratory research. The candidate will be expected to submit a MDRes under the supervision of Dr Taussig. One focus will be on arginine deprivation in acute myeloid leukaemia.

Main duties of the job

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.

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.

Predominantly the Trust’s workload is from within the South West and West London Cancer Networks but, as a specialist cancer, the Trust has a high out-of-area referral rate for rare cancers, recurrent disease and treatment-related problems including international referrals. The Trust operates a shared care model with St George’s Healthcare NHS Trust for paediatric cancer.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • MBBS, or equivalent

Desirable

  • MRCP, or equivalent
  • MRCPath Part 1, or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Broad based knowledge and understanding of Haematological Oncology

Desirable

  • Experience in Haemato-Oncology
  • Experience of Clinical Audits

Skills

Essential

  • Good presentational and verbal skills

Desirable

  • Computer Literacy / IT Skills – appropriate to a clinical service using computerised record systems and electronic prescribing systems

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Self-motivated
  • Able to work as part of a team
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Ability to conduct research

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).

Closing Date: 31 July 2026

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