Clinical Fellowship in Head & Neck and HPB Cancer

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW); Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust is inviting applications for a Clinical Fellowship in Oncology in Bristol. This full-time role offers a unique opportunity to gain extensive experience in managing head & neck and HPB cancers while contributing to innovative research and quality improvement projects within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Essential experience in adult oncology and general adult medicine (minimum 2 years).
• Desirable: Experience in Head & Neck and HPB oncology.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical cover in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Participate in research and quality improvement projects.
• Manage patients with head & neck and HPB cancers.

Skills

Computer skills

Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team

Knowledge of principles of audit and research

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Registration with GMC

MRCP or equivalent

FRCR Part 1

Job description

Clinical Fellowship in Head & Neck and HPB Cancer

Employer University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) Location Bristol, United Kingdom Salary Competitive Closing date 7 Jul 2025

Job summary

Clinical Fellowship in Oncology (Head & Neck and Hepatopancretobiliary Cancer)

Full time, 12 months fixed term

We are inviting applications for a Clinical Fellow ST3+ in Oncology to join our multidisciplinary team at the Bristol Haematology & Oncology Centre (BHOC). This exciting post offers a unique opportunity to gain extensive experience in the management of patients with head & neck and HPB cancers, providing clinical cover in both inpatient and outpatient settings, working closely with expert oncologists.

In addition to clinical care, the post includes active participation in research and quality improvement projects related to head & neck and HPB cancers and wider site specialist teams. The role provides exposure to a wide range of oncology services, including chemotherapy, clinical trials, and advanced radiotherapy.

BHOC is a leading oncology centre with state-of-the-art facilities, including an oncology inpatient ward, acute assessment area, chemotherapy day unit, clinical trials unit, and a comprehensive radiotherapy department.

The post offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your expertise in head & neck and HPB cancer care while contributing to research and quality improvement projects within a supportive and dynamic team.

Main duties of the job

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

For an informal discussion please contact Dr Sarah Hargreaves ([e-mail]) or Dr Matthew Beasley ([e-mail]), Consultant Clinical Oncologists. Sophie Baugh ([e-mail]) and Marisa Kegg ([e-mail]) General Managers at BHOC can also be contacted via the BHOC Management Office on 0117 342 6291.

About us

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details of this position

Job description
Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details of this position

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Adult oncology
• General adult medicine (minimum 2 years)

Desirable

• Head & Neck and HPB oncology

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Computer skills. Able to use Microsoft Office, e-mail, internet, PACS
• Able to work in a multi-disciplinary team
• Knowledge of principles of audit and research and willingness to participate in projects

Desirable

• Competent in prescription & administration of chemotherapy
• Experience in Head & Neck and HPB radiotherapy planning

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• Registration with GMC
• MRCP or equivalent
• FRCR Part 1

Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Adult oncology
• General adult medicine (minimum 2 years)

Desirable

• Head & Neck and HPB oncology

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Computer skills. Able to use Microsoft Office, e-mail, internet, PACS
• Able to work in a multi-disciplinary team
• Knowledge of principles of audit and research and willingness to participate in projects

Desirable

• Competent in prescription & administration of chemotherapy
• Experience in Head & Neck and HPB radiotherapy planning

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• Registration with GMC
• MRCP or equivalent
• FRCR Part 1

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. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
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. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address

Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre

Bristol

BS2 8ED

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