Job summary
The post holder will be based in the Head & Neck Unit (Medical Oncology) under the supervision of Prof Chris Nutting, Research Lead for the Head & Neck Unit. The post is cross site at the Sutton site and Chelsea sites of the Royal Marsden. The consultants on the team are Prof Kevin Harrington, Dr Shree Bhide, Dr Kate Newbold, Dr Kee Wong and Dr Ben O'Leary. In order to fulfil the responsibilities of this post, the appointee will be required to demonstrate that they have experience in the medical oncological management of Head & Neck cancers.

Main duties of the job
The post-holder will develop his/her own area of expertise during the tenure of the post. The tenure of the post is expected to be for 12 months with a view to extend for a further 12-24 months. In order to maintain clinical experience, post-holder will be expected to attend out-patient clinics but will have no routine in-patient or on call duties.

About us
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.

Details
Date posted: 13 August 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £54,499 to £76,582 a year per annum incl. London Weighting (£2,162)
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 282-CR1731-MED
Job locations: The Royal Marsden Hospital Sutton, Sutton, SM2 5PT, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Eligible for full GMC Registration
• Membership of the Royal Colleges of Physicians (MRCP) or equivalent

Experience
Essential

• ST3 or above level of experience in full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a parttime or flexible basis) at least one of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty; or shall have equivalent experience and competencies.
• One year of medical oncology experience
• Experience in the management of acute medical emergencies and, practical interventions e.g. chest drains, central lines etc.
• Experience in general oncology management including treatment of oncological emergencies and chemotherapy.
• Experience of working with other systemic cancer therapies
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and manage junior doctors
• Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems; able to prioritise clinical need.
• Motivated to ensure the achievement of defined targets
• Is up to date and fit to practise safely

Desirable

• Interest in head & Neck cancers. It would be helpful for the applicant to have some research experience and knowledge of cancer clinical trials.

Skills
Essential

• All applicants able to demonstrate skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
• Good communications skills, ability to work as part as a team, take initiative and make decisions.

Desirable

• Basic knowledge and interest in head & neck cancers

Other Requirements
Essential

• Health: Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice)
• Professional integrity: Capacity to take responsibility for own actions. Demonstrates respect for all
• Communication skills: demonstrates clarity in written / spoken communication and capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation. Able to build rapport, listen, persuade and negotiate
• Problem Solving and Decision Making: capacity to use logical /lateral thinking to solve problems / make decisions
• Managing Others and Team Involvement: capacity to work effectively with others. Able to work in multi-professional teams
• Empathy and Sensitivity: capacity to take in others' perspectives and treat others with understanding
• Organisation and Planning: capacity to manage / prioritise time and information effectively. Capacity to prioritise own workload
• Vigilance and Situational Awareness: capacity to monitor developing situations and anticipate issues
• Coping with Pressure: capacity to operate under pressure; demonstrates initiative and resilience to cope with changing circumstances
• Able to work on both sites if necessary (Chelsea and Sutton) and to be flexible to meet the needs of the role

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).

Employer details
Employer name: The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Address: The Royal Marsden Hospital Sutton, Sutton, SM2 5PT, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Clinical Research Operations Manager, Amy Scott, amy.scott@rmh.nhs.uk

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.
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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.