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Lead Network Manager for IReC | The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 22 July 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £66,718 - £76,271 per annum incl. HCAS |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 August 2024 |
| Location: | Chelsea, SW3 6JJ |
| Company: | The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 6459210/282-CR1246044 |
Summary
Head and neck cancer (HNC) is an umbrella term for cancers of the nose, mouth, throat, voice box, thyroid, and salivary glands. It is the 8th most common form of cancer in the UK and has increased in incidence by 20% in the last decade. Based on stage, site, and type of disease, HNC is treated by one or more of the following treatment modalities: chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiation, and surgery.
Even following the provision of optimal treatment, between 20% and 40% of HNC will relapse, which can take three forms: residual (cancer that never completely goes away after treatment), recurrent (cancer that goes away, but returns within five years of treatment) and new primary (cancer that arises in a previously treated surgical or radiation exposed field, five years after treatment). To encompass them all under one banner, The Royal Marsden (RMH) team use the term ‘recurrent cancer’.
There is significant disparity in the treatment of recurrent cancer across the UK, with inconsistent case selection for novel therapies, surgical treatment, or re-irradiation. Thus, there is a pressing need to set standards for treatment of recurrent cancers.
No centre exists in the UK dedicated to the cause of recurrent HNC. IReC was set-up at The Royal Marsden in 2021 to accelerate research and improve outcomes for patients with rHNC. IReC has the ambitious aim of bringing together a team of talented clinicians and researchers to create a centre of international excellence and set international standards in the curative treatment, palliation, and supportive care of recurrent head and neck cancers.
RMH has a vital role in championing change and improvement in cancer care through research and innovation, education and leading-edge practice. We are incredibly proud of our international reputation for pushing the boundaries and for our ground-breaking work ensuring our patients receive the very best and latest in cancer treatment and care.
The Lead Network Manager will be integral in the implementation of IReC’s vision. Thank you for your interest in working for The Royal Marsden, we wish you every success in your application.
• The IReC Lead Network Manager will, together with the IReC Director and IReC Oversight Committee, oversee the delivery of IReC’s vision, working with, clinicians, Research and Development, Cancer Services and RMCC
• The IReC Lead Network Manager will, together with the IReC Director and IReC Oversight Committee be responsible for the planning and organisation of the IReC Network
• The IReC Lead network Manager will ensure IReC will be a centre of global excellence for recurrent head & neck cancer and set standards in the curative treatment, palliation and supportive care settings
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:
• The IReC Lead network Manager will lead on the planning, development and delivery of multi-site research to ensure that there is a common understanding of capacity and demand with clear operational plans to deliver the best in care in the most appropriate settings
• The IReC Lead Network Manager be responsible for developing policies and guidance to ensure a robust governance framework is adhered to and deadlines are met including but not limited to, annual reporting, financial reporting.
• The IReC Lead Network Manager will be a point-of-contact for all operational queries internally and externally and will be a key lead for stakeholder management.
This advert closes on Monday 5 Aug 2024
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