Job Description
Job summary This is an exciting post in the Department of Haemato-Oncology at Royal Marsden Hospital as a Registrar in Cellular Therapies and Haematopoetic Stem Cell Transplant (HSCT). This post would be suitable for a haematology trainee with an interest in Cell Therapies and HSCT.This post is for 12 months and is a 1.0 WTE post with time split equally between Cell Therapy and HSCT. In addition, this will require the post holder to work in both RMH Sutton and RMH Chelsea. It is expected that the post holder will contribute to the on-call out of hours service. Main duties of the job The post holder will be involved in the care of patients undergoing treatment with CAR-T Cells for B-NHL, B-ALL and Myeloma and other cellular therapies being delivered as part of clinical trials. They will gain experience in patient selection and assessment, bridging therapy, lymphodepletion and infusion and management of acute and long term complications of CAR-T cell therapy. In addition the post holder will be involved in care of patients pre and post allogeneic and autologous HSCT and will gain experience in pre transplant assessment and work up and conditioning regimens, management of infectious complications, Graft versus host disease and late effects of transplant.The post holder will be working alongside a HSCT coordinator (medical) and Cell Therapy fellow. In addition, they will work closely with nursing coordinators and specialist nurses and the Cell Therapy/HSCT consultant team.There is a well-established JACIE accredited haematopoietic stem cell transplant and cell therapy programme. We have a team of 2 Cell Therapy Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS), 4 pre-transplant CNS' and 2 post-transplant CNS'. In addition to adult Cell Therapy and HSCT patients we also care for the teenage and young adult population (ages 18-25 years).There is an active, innovative, Palliative Care and Symptom Control Service led by a dedicated Consultant in Palliative Care, providing twenty-four-hour advice and care and linking with a local Hospice.Working for your About us 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. Details Date posted 12 May 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £70,425 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 282-C474-MED Job locations The Royal Marsden Hospital Downs Road Sutton SM2 5PT Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description/person specification for a more thorough breakdown of the role. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description/person specification for a more thorough breakdown of the role. Person Specification Status Essential MRCP or equivalent Full registration and license to practice with the General Medical Council Desirable Higher Degree (MD/PHD) Experience Essential Previous NHS Experience Experience in the management of patients with Acute Leukaemia and Myeloma and Lymphoma in particular, and of haematological malignancies in general Desirable Experience of transplantation, acute haematology and care of critically ill haematology patient Undertaken research in relevant field Personal Qualities Essential Motivated to ensure the achievement of defined targets Approachability Team player Effective communication Committed to personal development Person Specification Status Essential MRCP or equivalent Full registration and license to practice with the General Medical Council Desirable Higher Degree (MD/PHD) Experience Essential Previous NHS Experience Experience in the management of patients with Acute Leukaemia and Myeloma and Lymphoma in particular, and of haematological malignancies in general Desirable Experience of transplantation, acute haematology and care of critically ill haematology patient Undertaken research in relevant field Personal Qualities Essential Motivated to ensure the achievement of defined targets Approachability Team player Effective communication Committed to personal development Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust Address The Royal Marsden Hospital Downs Road Sutton SM2 5PT Employer's website https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust Address The Royal Marsden Hospital Downs Road Sutton SM2 5PT Employer's website https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab). Location : The Royal Marsden Hospital, Downs Road, SM2 5PT Sutton, United Kingdom