Dr Girija (Gij) Anand is a highly experienced Consultant in Clinical Oncology at North Middlesex Health Unit as part of Royal Free London (RFL) NHS Foundation Trust, a position she has held since 2011. With over two decades of expertise, she specialises in the treatment of breast cancer and non-melanoma skin malignancies, utilising advanced radiotherapy techniques, including stereotactic radiotherapy and medical oncology.

Dr Anand obtained her MRCP in 2002 and completed her higher specialist training in Clinical Oncology in London in 2009. She has been a Fellow of the Royal College of Radiologists since 2007. Alongside her clinical work, she actively participates in research, teaching, and the recruitment of patients into national and commercial clinical trials.

Leadership & Service Development

Dedicated to service enhancement in the modern NHS, Dr Anand has taken on multiple management and leadership roles, shaping oncology services across London, including:

• Acute Oncology Lead (2011-2012) and member of the London Cancer Acute Oncology External Reference Group (2012)
• Radiotherapy Lead for the London Cancer Skin Pathway Board (2012-2017), streamlining skin cancer pathways across North Central London
• Clinical Director for Oncology & Palliative Care at North Middlesex (2014-2018)
• Radiotherapy Strategic Lead for Royal Free London & North Middlesex University Hospitals (2018-2019)
• Faculty Member for Clinical Oncology at the Royal College of Radiologists (2019-2022)
• Co-Lead for Stereotactic Ablative Body Radiotherapy at North Middlesex University Hospital (since 2019)
• Associate Medical Director, Deputy Responsible Officer, at North Middlesex University Hospital (2022- 2024)
• North Mid Health Unit Associate Medical Director and Appraisal lead, RFL NHS Foundation Trust(since 2025)

Education & Leadership Training

Dr Anand has completed several leadership and management programs, including:

• Royal Free Bohmer Leadership Course (2017)
• King’s Fund Leadership & Development Course (2015-2016)
• New Clinical Directors in Oncology Programme (2015)
• KPMG Management Course at North Middlesex (2012)

She has a keen interest in service improvements, patient engagement and staff well being.

Research

Dr Anand participates in a number of national and international trials. Please see attached link for relevant contributions to research ResearchGate

Patient Resources & Support

Dr Anand is committed to providing patients with clear, accessible resources to support them through their treatment journey. Below are some helpful educational videos and lifestyle guidance:

1. Post-Operative Exercises After Breast Surgery

• Exercises after breast cancer surgery – YouTube

2. Patient Information Videos for Chemotherapy & Immunotherapy

• Overview of your immunotherapy treatment and potential side effects
• Understanding your potential chemotherapy side effects
• Overview of your chemotherapy treatment

3. Patient Information videos on Breast radiotherapy

• Having radiotherapy treatment for breast cancer - YouTube
• Breast cancer radiotherapy techniques at GenesisCare
• She provides her radiotherapy services with Genesis Care or at North Mid
• Private Radiotherapy - Cancer Treatment | GenesisCare UK
• Diagnose & Treat every Breast cancer | GenesisCare UK

4. Lifestyle & Diet Information

• Diet and breast cancer – YouTube
• Additional dietary guidance 
• Lifestyle Strategies after a Cancer Diagnosis

With a patient-centred approach, innovative treatment methods, and a strong commitment to service improvements and evidence-based practice, Dr Anand continues to drive excellence in oncology, ensuring the best possible outcomes for her patients.

• Breast cancer
• Non-melanoma skin cancer

• Royal College of Radiologists
• British Medical Association