Consultant Medical Oncologist with interest in Early Cancer Diagnosis: Sponsorship Available

  • Full Time
  • United Kingdom
  • 113,565 to 150,569 £ / Year

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

This is a new position that would suit a medical oncologist with a significant interest in early cancer diagnosis working primarily at The Royal Marsden but in close collaboration with ICR and research partners in the AHSC.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder would focus on early detection research in Sarcoma (with an opportunity to develop research that crosses into other departments, notably genetics). They would also be involved in research in secondary prevention and early detection of recurrent cancers or second primary cancers. The post-holder will work closely with the Consultant Respiratory Physician with an Interest in Early Cancer Diagnosis, and BRC Early Diagnosis and Detection Centre leads, and together would serve as champions for early detection research and innovation more broadly within the RM/ICR BRC. They would work in close collaboration with Imperial researchers interested in this field through under the AHSC umbrella and with other BRCs with cancer research themes. This is a combined position between the Acute Oncology Service (AOS) & the Sarcoma Unit. They will report and be accountable to the Director of Clinical Research and the Chief Medical Officer.

Person Specification

Status

Essential

  • Membership of the Royal College of Physicians or equivalent qualifications
  • CCT in medical oncology or equivalent (or within 6 months of CCT at date of interview)
  • Eligible for full GMC Registration
  • Higher Research Degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)

Experience

Essential

  • Appropriate site-specific clinical experience in expertise in Sarcoma and Genetics
  • Leading on design, set up and conduct of clinical and translational research protocols
  • Proven publication track record in high impact peer reviewed journals

Desirable

  • Experience in translational laboratory research
  • Track record in securing grant funding either peer reviewed or through industry partnership
  • Experience in developing research collaborative groups
  • Experience of working across institutions

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: 27 September 2026

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