Sub Specialty Registrar in Diagnostic Oncology | The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 13 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £70,425 per annum incl. HCAS |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 September 2025 |
| Location: | Chelsea, SW3 6JJ |
| Company: | The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7415012/282-SB781-MED |
Summary
The post will provide higher specialist training in oncological imaging and will have a tenure of one year. The post provides a training opportunity for Year 4 or above of radiological training and applicants may be considered who have obtained a CCST in radiology. Previous experience in oncological imaging and previous rotation to an oncology imaging centre within the first five years of training would be an advantage. The post has been approved by the Royal College of Radiologists and the Regional Postgraduate Dean.
The specialist registrar will have a major involvement in cross-sectional imaging (CT, MRI and ultrasound) in all aspects of cancer and may also have the opportunity to develop skills in breast imaging and interventional techniques. The appointee will also be expected to join in the general work of the Department, including plain film reporting and general radiological procedures, as well as take part in the on-call rota.
The appointment will be based at both branches of the hospital, the appointee spending half of the rotation at Sutton and half at Chelsea so that at the end of one year the appointee will have been exposed to all aspects of the work of the department and will have had the opportunity to attend MDT meetings with all the major clinical units.
One Position will start in January 2026 until January 2027.
One Position will start in August 2026 until January 2027.
The appointee will also take a leading role in the presentation of cases at clinico-radiological conferences (MDTs) and will be expected to take an active role in imaging research.
You will be expected to aid in the teaching of specialist registrars on rotation to the Departments of Radiology at Chelsea and Sutton and when necessary, to become involved in teaching of other medical personnel. Contribution to the audit programme of the Department is also expected.
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 details / informal visits contact:
Please speak to Dr. Derfel ap Dafydd or Dr Aslam Sohaib. Initial contact should be made with Emma Mulany on 020 8661 3215
This advert closes on Wednesday 27 Aug 2025
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