Job summary
This is a registrar post in Colorectal Surgery, working under the supervision of Mr Shanu Rasheed, Mr Sheng Qiu, and Professor Paris Tekkis.Based in Chelsea, this post is offered on a fixed-term basis until 6th April 2027 to cover a gap in the current Deanery rotation. There may be scope to extend the appointment for a further six months, subject to confirmation of Deanery placements and continued service requirements. This post is designed to provide the opportunity to gain experience in the management of colorectal cancer, including complex colorectal surgical procedures. This post will allow the successful candidate to gain experience in all aspects of the management of advanced colorectal cancers as well as minimally invasive surgery. The post holder will be an active member of the MDT providing care for patients with locally advanced rectal cancers, recurrent cancers, and colorectal cancers with oligometastatic disease.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will gain experience in performing standard colorectal resection and beyond TME surgery under consultant supervision. The post holder is actively involved in the day-to-day care of patients at the Royal Marsden Hospital. Under the supervision of consultants, they will attend outpatient clinics. They will also attend and actively participate in weekly MDT meetings. The post holder will also gain experience in the multi-disciplinary management of patients from other cancer groups who requires elective and urgent colorectal surgical input.For those who desire, there will be opportunities to train in lower GI endoscopy from JAG accredited trainers.The post holder will be allowed to develop their area of interest. The post holder will also have the opportunity to work with other faculty members in the Department of Colorectal Surgery. These include but are not limited to roles in clinical research, management, and education. There is also an expectation that the post holder participate in discussions with the Consultant group about performance, clinical system improvements, patient safety, education and training as well as day to day management issues.
The duties will be located in the Outpatients Department, Rapid Diagnostic and Assessment Centre (RDAC), Endoscopy, Theatres and Wards, at the Chelsea and Sutton sites of the Royal Marsden NHS Trust.
Details
- Date posted: 28 October 2026
- Closing date: 08 November 2026
- Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
- Band: Doctor - other
- Salary: £76,582 a year plus £2,162 London Weighting
- Contract: Fixed term
- Duration: 6 months
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 282-C1852-MED-A
- Job locations: The Royal Marsden Hospital, Fulham Road, Chelsea, SW3 6JJ, United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details about the job, please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Status
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent
- Registered with GMC with right to practice
- MRCS in general surgery
- Currently working in the UK
Desirable
- Higher research degree (e.g. MSc, MD, PhD)
Experience
Essential
- More than 2 years' as a surgical trainee/fellow with experience in minimally invasive surgery
- Has completed equivalent to core surgical training
- More than 2 years' work experience in the UK and NHS
Desirable
- Experience of management of advanced colorectal cancer
- Relevant research experience with peer review publications
- Carried out in clinic audit and clinical governance processes
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
Employer details
- Employer name: The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
- Address: The Royal Marsden Hospital, Fulham Road, Chelsea, SW3 6JJ, United Kingdom
- Employer's website: https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden