Consultant Clinical Oncologist - Thyroid & Lymphoma

The post holder will be expected to maintain a high-quality thyroid and lymphoma service for patients from St Georges Hospital and other SWL partners. The post holder will be based in the Sutton branch of the hospital but will be required to attend St George's hospital for a lymphoma clinic. Around new 100-120 thyroid cancer patients are anticipated with care being initially shared with Dr Kee Wong. Weekly cross site paper rounds, RMH MDT and SGH MDT provide governance and support. Around 40 new lymphoma patients per year are anticipated, with responsibility only for radiation delivery. The consultants and patients are supported by relevant CNS teams. Participation in clinical trials is also expected.

Provide and co-ordinate the Clinical Oncology management of patients with thyroid cancer and lymphoma to ensure best practice, working closely with all members of the multi-professional team. Support the care of inpatients with lymphoma (clinical oncology only) and those attending for radioiodine therapy This post will support the provision of radiotherapy for lymphoma patients referred from other RMH consultants and units across SWL.

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.