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Job requirements
Essential
16 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Some experience of clinical risk management
- Skills
Able to work without direct supervision where appropriate
- Skills
Adequate manual skills
- Knowledge
Appropriate level of clinical knowledge
- Knowledge
Shows knowledge of evidence-informed practice
- Knowledge
Shows awareness of own limitations
- Knowledge
Ability to prioritise clinical need
- Knowledge
Evidence of participation in audit
- Knowledge
Experience and ability to work in multiprofessional teams
- Experience
A minimum of 2 years Paediatric ST2-3 equivalent posts of which 1 year in UK/Ireland
- Experience
Overseas posts must be recognised training posts in country of origin as vetted by the Higher Specialist Training Office at the RCPCH – evidence to be submitted with application form
- Experience
Overseas trainees need to have written references that their jobs are thus approved by the national training programme / college
- Qualifications
Eligible for full GMC registration
- Qualifications
MB BS (or equivalent)
- Qualifications
MRCPCH or equivalent
- Teaching, Academic & Research
Evidence of teaching experience
Desirable
6 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Skills
Experience and confidence in clinical risk management
- Skills
Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate
- Knowledge
Understanding of NHS and clinical governance
- Qualifications
Other degrees e.g. BSc, BA or equivalent hono
- Teaching, Academic & Research
Research experience, presentations, publications
- Teaching, Academic & Research
Familiarity with recent publications
Job overview
This post in paediatric oncology is suitable for trainees wishing to gain experience in paediatric oncology, for those wishing to pursue a career in Tertiary Paediatric Oncology, or as a stand-alone post providing training for generalists with a specialist interest (i.e. shared care oncology.
Main duties of the job
- Competent in the initial management of the more common childhood cancers.
- Competent in managing infection in the immunocompromised child.
- Understand and be competent in the prescribing and administration of chemotherapy.
- Become familiar with the more common treatment protocols used in treating childhood malignancy.
- Develop improved communication skills especially in the area of breaking “bad news”.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
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.
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This advert is for Registrar Doctor in Paediatric Oncology with The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust in London, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Paediatrics role. The advertised salary is £67,325 per annum plus £2,162 London Weighting. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed Term). The application deadline is 11 Sep 2026.
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