We are recruiting to the post of Clinical Fellow (FY2-ST1-2 Equivalent Grade) in Solid tumour oncology to commence from August 2025. The post will be available for 6 months on a fixed-term basis, with a view to extension to 12 months.
This post is based in the recently re-built state-of-the-art facilities at the Barts Cancer Centre at St. Bartholomew's Hospital in the City of London, rated overall as 'Good' in a 2017 CQC inspection, with some 'Outstanding' areas.
The centre is a major tertiary referral centre for all forms of malignant disease in adults, providing cancer services to a population of more than one and a half million people in East London and the City. We specialise in the delivery of inpatient and outpatient chemotherapy, immunotherapy and high-dose therapies, and run a large clinical trials service.
For further enquiries please contact Dr Sarah Slater (Consultant in Medical Oncology) at .
Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Main duties of the job
We take pride in the educational and supportive program we deliver for our junior doctors, and have an excellent track record in helping our clinical fellows reach their educational and training goals.
Duties will include:
1. Daily review of in-patients usually with the SpR and/or Consultant
2. Ward duties including practical procedures and MDT meetings
3. Support for the FY1s
4. Review of new admissions
5. Outpatient experience in oncology clinics and radiotherapy
6. Experience of relevant sub-specialty procedures
7. Review of patients attending the day units
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Daily review of in-patients usually with the SpR and/or Consultant
2. Ward duties including practical procedures and MDT meetings
3. Support for the FY1s
4. Review of new admissions
5. Outpatient experience in oncology clinics.
6. Experience of relevant sub-specialty procedures
7. Review of patients attending the day units
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* The applicant must have achieved a primary medical qualification as recognised by the General Medical Council (GMC) and have current Full Registration with the GMC.
* Previous employment as doctor in the NHS
Desirable
* MRCP Part 1
Clinical Knowledge & Skills
Essential
* The applicant must be familiar with and be able to demonstrate an understanding of the major principles of the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2006) including: Good clinical care
* Maintaining good medical practice
* Teaching and training, appraising and assessing
* Relationships with patients, and can apply this understanding
* Working with colleagues, and can apply this understanding
* Probity and Health
Desirable
* Current ALS certification
* Previous experiencing of working in an Oncology specialty
Language & Communication Skills
Essential
* The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in paragraph 22 of the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2006).
Attributes
Essential
* An understanding of the importance of the patient as the central focus of care
* The ability to prioritise tasks and information appropriately
* An understanding of the importance of working effectively with others
* The ability to communicate effectively with both colleagues and patients
* Initiative and the ability to deal effectively with pressure and/or challenge
* An understanding of the principles of equality and diversity
Probity
Essential
* The applicant must demonstrate appropriate professional behaviour, i.e. integrity, honesty, confidentiality as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2006).
* The applicant must have criminal records clearance at the appropriate level subject to prevailing UK legislation.
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