Locum Consultant Medical Oncologist in Gynaecology and AOS | The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£113,565 - £150,569 per annum plus £2,162 London Weighting
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Chelsea, SW3 6JJ
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	1 Oct 2026
Closing date:	1 Nov 2026

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Summary

The Gynaecological Unit, led by Mr John Bulter, at the Royal Marsden has a strong reputation for its multidisciplinary approach to the management of gynaecological malignancy. Professor Susana Banerjee is Clinical Research Lead for the Gynaecology Unit. The gynaecology research team, led by Professor Banerjee, is world class developing, leading and delivering phase I-III clinical trials several of which have led to changes in clinical practice.

Acute Oncology Service (AOS) provision was identified in 2009 as a key recommendation of the National Chemotherapy Advisory Group (NCAG) for improving quality and safety of emergency care for those patients with previously undiagnosed cancer and complications of cancer or treatment. The AOS service at the Royal Marsden is an established part of the urgent care pathway with the aim of supporting self-care, admission avoidance and ensuring cancer patients receive the right care in the right place with the necessary facilities and expertise.

• Management of patients in the Centre for Urgent Care (CUC)

• Telephone support to the Royal Marsden Hotline

• Provide clinical leadership and support for the effective ongoing development of the service and to attend relevant operational meetings

• A key role in junior doctor educational development and leadership

• To provide advice on medical oncology/systemic therapy aspects of treatment and care for patients within the Gynaecology Unit at The Royal Marsden

• To provide leadership and support for the multidisciplinary care team, particularly on the Fulham Road site.

• To attend the unit specific MDMs, clinics and research meetings in line with the Job Plan

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 and duties for this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

This advert closes on Thursday 8 Oct 2026

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