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Consultant in Cancer Genetics

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

CQC: Outstanding

Chelsea

Salary

£109,725 – £145,478

Training post

No

Trust type

Foundation

Posted

2 weeks ago

About the role

This is a part time, substantive post of 4 PAs in Cancer Genetics at the Royal Marsden Hospital. The consultant sessions will be based across both sites of the Royal Marsden. The post holder will be responsible to Dr Zoe Kemp and accountable to Dr Emma Kipps - Director of Clinical Services. The post is designed to support and facilitate the aspiration of the Royal Marsden Hospital to increase access to germline genetic testing. Building on the success of our mainstreaming model in breast and ovarian cancers, we are exploring digital technologies and transformation pathways at the RMH, Genomic Medicine Service and national levels. Testing is increasingly performed in Oncology with Cancer Genetics services providing support, whilst focusing their expertise on patients found to have a genetic predisposition to cancer

Consultant in Cancer Genetics

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

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The postholder will be an integral member of the Cancer Genetics Unit and share consultant responsibility with consultant colleagues for Cancer Genetics patients at both Royal Marsden sites. They will have 1 out-patient clinic per week including supervision of Genetic Counsellors within that clinic and an additional ad-hoc telephone clinic for follow ups. There are no inpatient responsibilities.

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.

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, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

Person specification

Essential

Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)
Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP) or equivalent qualifications
CCT in Clinical Genetics or in Medical Oncology with significant experience in Cancer Genetics (or Entry onto the Specialist register in Clinical Genetics/Medical Oncology or a UK SpR within 6 months of CCT date at interview)
Wide experience of Cancer Genetics
Experience in research
Good practical clinical skills
Good communication skills
Demonstrable ability to manage priorities
Demonstrate multi-disciplinary team leadership skills
Experience of audit and management
Flexible approach to team working
Ability to teach clinical skills to trainees and multi-disciplinary teams
Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
Enquiring critical approach to work
Caring and empathic attitude to patients
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, hospital staff and other agencies
Commitments to Continuing Medical Education

Desirable

Higher Degree (PhD/MD)
Teaching qualification
Intermediate to advanced IT skills
Publications in peer reviewed journals
Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels