Geriatric Oncology Clinical Fellow (GOLD)

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

An established NHS foundation trust is seeking a dedicated Geriatric Oncology Clinical Fellow to join their innovative GOLD team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with older patients undergoing cancer treatment, providing comprehensive assessments and interventions. The position is designed for those at ST3-ST7 level in General or Geriatric Medicine or Oncology, with a focus on quality improvement and research. You'll be part of a multidisciplinary team in a dynamic environment, contributing to the development of best practices in geriatric oncology. If you're passionate about improving patient outcomes and eager to engage in teaching and research, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Final salary pension scheme

Flexible shift patterns

Opportunities for teaching and research

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Evidence of understanding of Good Medical Practice principles.
• Experience in clinical guidance development is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive assessments for older patients undergoing cancer treatment.
• Participate in audit, service development, and research.

Skills

Geriatric Medicine

Oncology

Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment

Clinical Research

Quality Improvement

Teaching Skills

Education

Full GMC Registration

ST3-ST7 level in General or Geriatric Medicine or Oncology

MRCP part 1 & part 2

BSc or MSc

Job description

Geriatric Oncology Clinical Fellow (GOLD)

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Job Summary

Job Summary

Geriatric-Oncology Senior Clinical Fellow - Geriatric-Oncology Liaison Development Team (GOLD)

Main area: GOLD, Ageing & Health - Optimising older people undergoing cancer treatment

Grade: NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow

Contract: Fixed term: 12 months

Hours: Full time - 40 hours per week

Job ref:196-MED4803

Employer: Guys and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Employer type: NHS

Site: Guys Hospital

Town: London

Salary: Nodal point 4 or 5

Salary period: yearly

Closing: Midnight 04th May 2025

Job Overview

GUY'S AND ST. THOMAS' HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Ageing & Health

GOLD Senior Clinical Fellow

Nodal Point -4 or 5 depending on experience level per annum excl. of LZ (pro rata)

Full Time - 40 hours per week plus light oncall duties (no nights/GIM)

Fixed Term - 12 months per year

KEY DATES: Applications open: 16th April 2025

Application deadline: Midnight 04th May2025

Start date: Oct 2025

Main duties of the job

The GOLD clinical fellow will work in delivering comprehensive assessments and interventions for older people undergoing cancer treatment (chemotherapy, radiotherapy and other non-surgical treatment modalities). This is a 1 year post suitable for ST3-ST7 level in General or Geriatric Medicine or Oncology. Part-time or job share applications are welcomed. There will be a number of opportunities to participate in audit, QUIP, service development, teaching and/or research depending on the fellow's personal interests and development goals.

To start in October 2025

For further information please contact: Dr Tania Kalsi [e-mail]

Or current Senior Clinical Fellow: Dr Brennan Michelle [e-mail]

About Us

Guy's & St Thomas' and the Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest hospital trusts in the country. The hospitals have a long history, dating back almost 900 years, and have been at the forefront of medical progress and innovation since they were founded. Both hospitals have built on these traditions and continue to have a reputation for excellence and innovation. We are part of King's Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre (AHSC), a pioneering collaboration between one of the world's leading research-led universities and three of London's most successful NHS Foundation Trusts.

As an organisation we are committed to developing our services in ways that best suit the needs of our patients. This means that some staff groups will increasingly be asked to work a more flexible shift pattern so that we can offer services in the evenings or at weekends.

Our excellent benefits include final salary pension scheme. Please visit our website to find out more.

Equality of opportunity is our Policy. The Trust provides health services to a diverse community.

Please note that successful completion of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is our accepted minimum language requirement.

Date posted

16 April 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£61,825 to £70,425 a year per annum excl LZ

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

196-MED4803

Job locations

Guys Hospital

London Bridge

London

SE1 9RT

Job Description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will work for the Geriatric-Oncology Liaison Development Team (GOLD team) within the Department of Ageing and Health. GOLD is an innovative and award winning service delivering Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment and optimisation (CGA) to older people undergoing cancer treatment. The service operates at Guys site. GOLD clinical fellows will be involved in quality improvement, service development and/or research work.

The applicant may have a background in geriatric medicine, acute/general medicine or oncology.

Equality of opportunity is our Policy. The Trust provides health services to a diverse community.

Please note that successful completion of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is our accepted minimum language requirement.

Please find details of the job description, person specification and functional requirement documents attached.

Essential Criteria

Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council

Evidence of personal interest in Geriatric Oncology and/or Geriatric Medicine and/or Oncology

Desirable criteria

Experience in clinical guidance development

Applicant Requirements

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here. It is vital that you provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Overseas applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Guidance can be found here. Not everyone needs a Skilled Worker visa. If you are applying for a vacancy in health or adult social care, check if youre eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead. Its cheaper to apply for and you do not need to pay the annual immigration health surcharge. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

• Please be advised that this vacancy may close early should we receive sufficient number of applications ***
  
  

Job Description Job Responsibilities

The post holder will work for the Geriatric-Oncology Liaison Development Team (GOLD team) within the Department of Ageing and Health. GOLD is an innovative and award winning service delivering Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment and optimisation (CGA) to older people undergoing cancer treatment. The service operates at Guys site. GOLD clinical fellows will be involved in quality improvement, service development and/or research work.

The applicant may have a background in geriatric medicine, acute/general medicine or oncology.

Equality of opportunity is our Policy. The Trust provides health services to a diverse community.

Please note that successful completion of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is our accepted minimum language requirement.

Please find details of the job description, person specification and functional requirement documents attached.

Applicant Requirements

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here. It is vital that you provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Overseas applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Guidance can be found here. Not everyone needs a Skilled Worker visa. If you are applying for a vacancy in health or adult social care, check if youre eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead. Its cheaper to apply for and you do not need to pay the annual immigration health surcharge. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

• Please be advised that this vacancy may close early should we receive sufficient number of applications ***
  
  

Person Specification

Qualifications And Training Essential

• Full GMC Registration and hold a licence to practise
• ST3-ST7 level in General or Geriatric Medicine or Oncology
• MRCP part 1 & part 2 written
  
  

Desirable

• Full MRCP
• BSc, MSc
  
  

Clinical experience Essential

• Comprehensive clinical experience in General and Geriatrics Medicine and/or Oncology
  
  

Desirable

• Clinical experience in providing Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA)
• Clinical experience with older people with cancer
• Clinical experience in outpatient clinics
  
  

Knowledge and Skills Essential

• Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
• Up to date clinical knowledge appropriate to current stage of training
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal & communication skills
• Time management and organisation skills
• Ability to work independently with guidance/supervision
  
  

Desirable

• Knowledge of the principles of CGA
• Evidence of initiative and leadership skills
• Familiarity with some relevant literature related to the post
  
  

Teaching Essential

• Experience of undergraduate teaching and post graduate training
  
  

Desirable

• Advanced teaching experience (e.g. organising training days, involvement in regional or national teaching)
  
  

Audit, Quality Improvement & research Essential

• Ability to carry out audit and/or quality improvement work
• Ability to conduct & evaluate own projects successfully
• Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research
  
  

Desirable

• Evidence of delivering change through audit loops and/or quality improvement projects
• Evidence of original research
  
  

Other Essential

• Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council
• Evidence of personal interest in Geriatric Oncology and/or Geriatric Medicine and/or Oncology
  
  

Desirable

• Experience in clinical guideline development
  
  

Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential

• Full GMC Registration and hold a licence to practise
• ST3-ST7 level in General or Geriatric Medicine or Oncology
• MRCP part 1 & part 2 written
  
  

Desirable

• Full MRCP
• BSc, MSc
  
  

Clinical experience Essential

• Comprehensive clinical experience in General and Geriatrics Medicine and/or Oncology
  
  

Desirable

• Clinical experience in providing Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA)
• Clinical experience with older people with cancer
• Clinical experience in outpatient clinics
  
  

Knowledge and Skills Essential

• Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
• Up to date clinical knowledge appropriate to current stage of training
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal & communication skills
• Time management and organisation skills
• Ability to work independently with guidance/supervision
  
  

Desirable

• Knowledge of the principles of CGA
• Evidence of initiative and leadership skills
• Familiarity with some relevant literature related to the post
  
  

Teaching Essential

• Experience of undergraduate teaching and post graduate training
  
  

Desirable

• Advanced teaching experience (e.g. organising training days, involvement in regional or national teaching)
  
  

Audit, Quality Improvement & research Essential

• Ability to carry out audit and/or quality improvement work
• Ability to conduct & evaluate own projects successfully
• Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research
  
  

Desirable

• Evidence of delivering change through audit loops and/or quality improvement projects
• Evidence of original research
  
  

Other Essential

• Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council
• Evidence of personal interest in Geriatric Oncology and/or Geriatric Medicine and/or Oncology
  
  

Desirable

• Experience in clinical guideline development
  
  

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guys Hospital

London Bridge

London

SE1 9RT

Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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