Registrar Doctor in Oesophago-Gastric Surgery | The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 27 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £73,992 plus £2,162 London Weighting |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 February 2026 |
| Location: | London, SW3 6JJ |
| Company: | The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7765060/282-C1199-MED |
Summary
We have 3 positions available for a fixed-term period of 6 months in the Upper GI Surgery (Oesophago-Gastric) Unit to start in April 2026 . This post is particularly suitable for applicants who are post-CCT (Certification of Completion of Training) or are post-training surgeons working at or approaching consultant level. Applications are welcome from both national and international candidates.
The successful candidate would be able to gain significant experience in the breath of major upper GI surgical oncology with a focus on oesophageal and gastric cancer surgical resection. Operative exposure includes radical open, laparoscopic and robotic approaches to cancer resectional surgery. Established JAG accreditation for diagnostic upper GI endoscopy is desirable in the post holder. The postholder will undertake outpatient clinics both for new and follow-up surgical oncology patients, face to face and virtually. The postholder will become a key member in the multi-disciplinary team (MDT), coordinating and presenting in the upper GI cancer MDT and the Peri-operative SUMMIT MDT. This provides an excellent opportunity to engage and learn about the peri-operative pathway at the Royal Marsden Hospital.
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 about the role, please see the attached detailed Job Descriptions and Person Specifications.
This advert closes on Sunday 8 Feb 2026
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