Clinical Fellow in Oncology

Job summary

We have a fantastic opportunity to join our friendly department in the heart of beautiful Cornwall. Applications are invited for a Clinical Fellow in Oncology, commencing May 2025 for 12 months.

The junior fellow role is suitable for F3 doctors and requires full GMC registration with a licence to practice and demonstrable NHS experience.

These popular roles will focus on the ongoing care in Acute Oncology Service/Haematology Oncology Day Assessment area and outpatients of cancer patients and works alongside a large team of Consultant, Specialist Registrars, General Practitioners and Allied Healthcare Professionals working in Oncology.

Main duties of the job

Acute Oncology Service

1. Day assessment unit - clinical review of patients attending assessment unit, undertaking of appropriate tests and administration of appropriate treatment.
2. Inpatient review - patients admitted to hospital where oncology review has been requested.

Headland (chemotherapy) unit:

1. Clinical review of patients attending for treatment where indicated.
2. Attendance of Oncology out-patient clinics.

The Fellow will:

1. Fulfil the duties of the weekly timetable.
2. Maintain the highest clinical standards in the management of clinical Services.
3. Share with colleagues responsibility for the day-to-day management of the patients within RCHT.
4. Have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME).
5. Actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and Audit.
6. Attend meetings as appropriate.

About us

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.

The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.

The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.

Job responsibilities

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Work health assessments
• Criminal record check standards
• Right to work checks

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or Equivalent
• GMC registration and a Full license to practice

Desirable

• Formal Teaching Qualification

Experience

Essential

• Completion of Foundation training or equivalent
• Previous NHS experience

Desirable

• Experience in the relevant specialties to application

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

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.