Personal Profile
Dr Girija (Gij) Anand has been a Consultant in clinical oncology at North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust since her appointment in January 2011.
She obtained her MRCP in 2002. Completed her higher specialist training in clinical oncology in London in 2009. She is a fellow of the Royal College of Radiologists since September 2007.
Dr Anand has wide experience in the general oncological management of various tumour sites. Her expertise is in treating tumours of the breast, and skin (non melanoma) malignancies. This includes the delivery of novel radiotherapy techniques including stereotactic radiotherapy and medical oncology.
She has an active interest in research, teaching and recruits into national and commercial clinical trials. Another key area of interest is service development in the modern NHS. Her subsequent leadership roles included:
- Acute oncology lead 2011-2012 and member of London Cancer Acute Oncology External Reference Group 2012
- Radiotherapy lead for London cancer skin pathway board established to streamline skin cancer pathways across north central London(2012-2017)
- 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 Sept 2019-2022
- Co lead for Stereotactic Ablative Body Radiotherapy at North Middlesex University Hospital since 2019
- Associate Medical Director, Deputy Responsible Officer and Trust Appraisal lead at North Middlesex University Hospital since March 2022
Leadership courses:
- Royal Free Bohmer Leadership Course 2017
- Kings Fund Leadership and development Course Sept 2015- March 2016
- New Clinical Directors in Oncology Feb 2015
- KPMG management course at North Mid 2012
Awards:
- Gold medallist in Ophthalmology MBBS India
