Consultant in Medical Oncology - Breast Cancer & Cancer Genetics

This post is part time and held jointly between the Cancer Genetics Unit at the Royal Marsden and the Breast Unit at the West Middlesex Hospital. The post is based across both sites and comprises Cancer Genetics consultant sessions at the Royal Marsden and new Consultant sessions in the Breast Unit at the West Middlesex. The post is for 4 PA's in Cancer Genetics, and 4 PA's in Breast Medical Oncology.

The specific role of a clinician with experience in both Oncology and Genetics is required 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 both at RM, 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. A joint position between the Royal Marsden Cancer Genetics Unit and West Middlesex Breast unit will strengthen the existing close ties within our Genomics Laboratory Hub and facilitate good clinical care and research.

Main duties of the job

Roles and Responsibilities

The duties outlined below are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with the needs of the service.

Clinical Duties:

o Multidisciplinary team working is a key component of the working within the Trust and involves regular MDT meetings with colleagues

o To contribute to the provision of a comprehensive, efficient and high-quality evidence-based Oncology service, with continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care (with administrative support)

o Leadership, development and organisation of the services in his/her charge in line with Trust / Divisional business plans. Development of sub-specialty interest that fit in with Division needs and the strategic direction of the Trust.

o Responsibilities for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties are required, and for contributing to undergraduate and postgraduate and continuing medical education activity.

o To engage in job planning and the appraisal cycle and to contribute to the appraisal of doctors in training.

o Provision of cover for Consultant colleagues' periods of leave in accordance with arrangements agreed within the Trust policy.

o Participation in clinical audit and continuing medical education

o Conducting suitable duties in cases of emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.

The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.