Junior Paediatric Oncology Fellow: Advanced Practice

St George's University Hospitals; Tooting; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in London is seeking a junior clinical fellow to join the PTC team at St George's Hospital on a 10-month fixed-term contract. The post will deliver advanced paediatric oncology care and work with the Oncology ANP team, sharing a rota across the ANP cohort.

The fellow will manage a caseload using advanced assessment methods, liaise with the Royal Marsden, and support cross‑setting risk management under the HEE framework.

Responsibilities

• The fellow will work autonomously with individuals, families, and carers, managing a caseload using advanced assessment methods (e.g. history taking, physical exams, risk identification, and mental health assessments).
• They will apply clinical expertise and judgement to assess defined and complex cases, synthesising information to make evidence-based decisions and/or diagnoses.
• The role involves coordinating admission, assessment, and discharge processes for paediatric oncology patients, including both PTC and POSCU shared care cases.
• The fellow will liaise with the Royal Marsden Service for patients at St George's, managing admissions/discharges to and from the Marsden and associated hospitals.
• They will ensure accurate documentation and information sharing with Marsden, POSCU sites, and community teams.
• They will assist in assessing patient acuity and ensure appropriate responses to Paediatric Clinical Assessment Tool (PCAT) triggers.
• Strong communication skills are essential to support decision‑making, care planning, and promoting person‑centred care using the HEE framework.
• The role requires sound professional judgement to manage risk in complex and unpredictable situations, while supporting others to do the same.
• The fellow will collaborate with multi‑agency and inter‑professional teams, maintaining links to manage cross‑setting risks.
• As a clinical role model, they will support care responsive to changing needs, informed by local health data and networks.

Job description

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in London is seeking a junior clinical fellow to join the PTC team at St George's Hospital on a 10-month fixed-term contract. The post will deliver advanced paediatric oncology care and work with the Oncology ANP team, sharing a rota across the ANP cohort.

The fellow will manage a caseload using advanced assessment methods, liaise with the Royal Marsden, and support cross‑setting risk management under the HEE framework.