Consultant Paediatric Oncologist

Employer The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site The Royal Marsden Hospital Sutton Town Sutton Salary £109,725 - £145,478 per annum incl. HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 02/02/2026 23:59 Interview date 24/03/2026

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This is a position as a Consultant Paediatric Oncologist. The post holder will join the existing team of substantive consultants based at The Royal Marsden, Sutton.

The successful applicant will be part of the consultant team providing care for children and young people with solid and CNS tumours, in conjunction with substantive paediatric oncologists Dr Sucheta Vaidya, Dr Lynley Marshall, Dr Julia Chisholm, Dr Fernando Carceller, Dr Julia Cockle, Dr Sally George, and Clinical oncologist Dr Henry Mandeville.

The person will also support the haemato-oncology team including Dr Donna Lancaster, Dr Mary Taj, Dr Sanjay Tewari, Dr Robin Dowse, Dr Elsje Van Rijswijk and Dr Caroline Furness. All consultants with FRCPath qualification contribute to diagnostic haematology reporting (CSF cytospins, blood films and bone marrows) at the Sutton based Centre for Molecular Pathology (CMP).

The post holder will work closely with the clinical nurse specialists and Advanced Nurse Practitioners to facilitate excellent care for patients under the team's care.

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.

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

• Eligible for full GMC Registration
• Membership of the Royal College of Paediatricians and Child Health or equivalent qualifications
• CCT in Paediatrics or equivalent or within 6 months' of obtaining it. (Or equivalent CESR status)
• BLS Training
• Level 3 Safeguarding Training
• Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR) applicants must be on the Specialist Register at the point of application
• Higher Degree (PhD/MD)
• Teaching qualification
• Valid APLS and NLS

• Broad based experience in paediatric oncology including early phase clinical trials experience
• Organisation of education and training of junior doctors
• Experience in medical audit

• A relevant interest in clinical research
• Motivated to ensure the achievement of desired targets
• Motivated to ensure the achievement of desired targets
• Team player
• Committed to personal and professional development

The Royal Marsden values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with…