Consultant Paediatric Oncologist - London, United Kingdom - Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Consultant in Paediatric Oncology

GOSH is the largest centre for paediatric oncology in Europe with around 200 newly diagnosed solid/CNS tumours per annum. The department is the joint Principal Treatment Centre (PTC) for North London with UCLH.

GOSH Oncology Department treats children up to 13 years of age and provides care for all children <1y of age across North and South London.

The department is an active participant in national and international collaborative clinical trials and has recognized research track record.

The radiotherapy provision is at UCLH which is one of two centres in the UK providing proton beam radiotherapy as well as radionuclide therapy for children and adolescents.

We are looking for an applicant trained as a paediatric oncologist with experience in oncology and care of patients with solid tumours to support the oncology team acknowledging the increase in referrals and complexity of patient care.

The main objective of the role is to support the sarcoma service, the applicant is expected to develop/continue to develop a special interest in sarcoma, LCH and rare tumours.

The applicant will also support the long term follow up clinic.

The successful applicant will work in an integrated team in the Department of Oncology and Haematology at Great Ormond Street Hospital and UCLH Principal Treatment Centre.