Job overview
This post is intended for surgical trainees who wish to dedicate further time to training in specialist surgical oncology. For this reason this post is likely to be most suitable for those who are at the latter stages of or have completed their Specialist Training Programme. The successful applicant will work on the Soft Tissue Sarcoma (STS) and malignant melanoma (MM) units at The Royal Marsden Hospital.
Main duties of the job
Approximately eight hundred new cases of STS are referred to the RMH every year and are treated by a multidisciplinary team. All new cases are reviewed at a weekly multidisciplinary meeting where management is discussed. This provides the Registrar with an unparalleled experience. Surgical management includes soft tissue tumours of the limbs and limb girdle, intra- abdominal and trunk, and minimally invasive surgery where appropriate. About 5% of these patients will require reconstruction of skin and soft tissue. There will be opportunities for clinical research and the preparation of papers for presentation and publication.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job description and person specification for the full job details.
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Status
Essential
- Eligible for Registration with the GMC
Desirable
- BSc / other related degrees/qualifications
- MRCS/FRCS or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Completed ST3+ or equivalent
Desirable
- Surgical experience in sarcoma and melanoma
Personal Skills
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
- Ability to organise oneself and own work
- Committed to personal development
Desirable
- Demonstrates breadth of experience and awareness in and outside of the specialty
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This advert is for Junior Registrar Doctor in Sarcoma Surgery with The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust in The Royal Marsden Hospital Chelsea. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor General Surgery role. The advertised salary is £67,325 per annum plus £2,162 London Weighting. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (FTC). The application deadline is 30 Aug 2026.
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