LAS ST Higher Oncology

Swansea Bay University Health Board; Swansea; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Swansea is seeking a LAS ST Higher doctor for a fixed term position in oncology. The post-holder will support inpatient and outpatient units, participate in the on-call rota, and work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient care. Candidates should hold Full GMC registration by the start date. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to gain experience in oncology with supportive educational resources available.

Benefits

Educational support and training opportunities

Involvement in audits and quality improvement projects

Study leave budget available

Qualifications

• Must hold Full GMC registration with a licence to practise by the start date.
• Experience in oncology or related fields preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support inpatient unit and provide medical input to chemotherapy and radiotherapy units.
• Participate in the medical on-call rota.
• Work with multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality clinical care.

Skills

Full GMC registration

Oncology experience

Teamwork

Job description

This post is aimed at ST Higher level. The post will start as soon as possible. The post-holder will have the opportunity to gain experience in oncology similar to other junior posts in the specialty. We encourage uptake of training opportunities and will support relevant courses for the candidate's education and training needs.

The post will be based at the South West Wales Cancer Centre, Swansea. The role will mainly support the inpatient unit, in addition to providing medical input to the chemotherapy and radiotherapy units.

Although these posts are not recognized for formal training, successful candidates will have opportunities to attend teaching sessions, and participate in audit, quality improvement, and research projects, similar to Wales Deanery Trainees. Each post will have a dedicated educational supervisor. The posts will involve participation in the medical on-call rota and carry responsibilities comparable to training grades. A study leave budget is available, and associated funding for educational opportunities will be considered and approved by the Medical Director's Office.

We share our Health Board values: Caring for each other; Working together; Always improving. If you do too, we invite you to join Swansea Bay University Health Board.

The department of oncology is looking to appoint a LAS ST Higher (SCF level) doctor for a fixed term of 12 months, from 6th August 2025 to 4th August 2026.

The post-holder will gain experience in oncology similar to other trainees, primarily ward-based with opportunities to attend one clinic per week. The role includes participation in the on-call rota.

The successful candidates will work with a multidisciplinary team including Consultants, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Junior Doctors, and Allied Health Professionals to deliver high-quality, safe, and effective clinical care.

Applicants must hold Full GMC registration with a licence to practise or demonstrate that it will be issued by the start date. We are unable to sponsor GMC registration.

Swansea Bay University Health Board serves approximately 390,000 people across Neath Port Talbot and Swansea, with a budget of around £1 billion and employing 12,500 staff. It partners with Swansea University, Swansea School of Medicine, the School of Health Science, and the Institute of Life Science. The Health Board operates three major hospitals: Morriston and Singleton in Swansea, and Neath Port Talbot Hospital in Baglan, Port Talbot, along with community hospital and primary care resource centres.

Our region is part of A Regional Collaboration for Health (ARCH), a partnership aimed at improving wellbeing and economic prosperity in Southwest Wales.

Swansea, Wales' second-largest city, offers a vibrant coastal environment with beaches on the Gower Peninsula, a variety of shops, cafes, restaurants, art galleries, and outdoor activities. The city boasts excellent sporting facilities, including the Wales National Pool and Swansea.com Stadium, home to the Ospreys rugby team and Swansea City Football Club.

Salary is approximately £1,910.16 per week, including banding supplement, paid monthly.