Resident Doctor Oncology

London Bridge Hospital; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK seeks a Resident Doctor in Oncology to deliver patient-centered care in a state-of-the-art facility. The role involves managing chemotherapy treatments and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates will have full GMC registration, MRCP qualification, and at least 4 years of oncology experience. The position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

264 hours of holiday annually (pro-rata for part-time)

Private Healthcare Insurance

Pension contribution

Season Ticket Loan

Paid Indemnity

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years managing oncology patients.
• Completion of Core Medical Training or equivalent experience.
• Experience with haematology and solid tumour cases required.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical cover to outpatient chemotherapy.
• Establish relationships with outpatients and consultants.
• Manage cancer care integrating physical and emotional support.

Skills

Teamwork

Compassionate care

Oncology management

Adaptability

Education

Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practise

Completion of Foundation Training

Full MRCP qualification

Job description

Position: Resident Doctor – Oncology

Location: London | Facility: Leaders in Oncology Care, Harley St.

Contract Type: Full-time or Part-time

Shifts: Monday - Friday: operational hours mostly 8-6pm or 10 – 8pm.

Salary: Highly competitive, plus exceptional benefits

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated Resident Doctor in Oncology to join the expert medical team at LOC, Leaders in Oncology Care, part of HCA Healthcare UK network.

In this pivotal role, you’ll work within a specialist oncology service. You’ll collaborate closely with world-class consultants, oncology nurses, and multi-disciplinary teams to deliver exceptional, patient-centred care.

This is an outstanding opportunity to develop your oncology expertise in a state-of-the-art private hospital setting that combines advanced technology, research innovation, and a strong focus on clinical excellence.

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.

What you’ll do

• You will provide medical cover to the outpatient chemotherapy day unit.
• You will also be responsible for checking outpatient prescriptions and protocols and approving medication. You will establish great relationships with a large pool of outpatients, as well as work closely with world-renowned experts within the medical field.
• Successful candidates will work within a team of oncology specialists to develop a personalised private patient treatment plan, tailored towards patient unique needs and diagnosis.
• You will deliver an integrative approach to cancer care that supports patients physical, emotional and spiritual needs in the outpatients setting.
• As the specialist doctor on shift you will be responsible for medically assess patients receiving chemotherapy treatment and manage any emergencies which may arise with the guidance of the consultant in charge.

What you’ll bring

• Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practise in the UK
• Completion of Foundation Training, plus a minimum of IM2-4 / Core Medical Training (CM2-4) or equivalent experience
• Full MRCP qualification
• Proven experience (minimum 4 years) managing oncology patients across haematology and solid tumour cases
• A commitment to teamwork, compassionate care, and delivering a first-class patient experience
• Motivation to develop within the role as our cancer services continue to expand.

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a larger multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Resident Doctor Oncology you’ll be eligible for :

• For 40 hours full time contracts, 264 hours holiday each year (inclusive of bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you. This is pro-rata for part time contracts.
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitalsPrivate pension contribution which increases with length of service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers
• Access to wellbeing support tools, through our thrive 365 channels, onsite mental health first aiders, and free counselling up to 6 sessions per annum
• Paid Indemnity

How we can support your development

• As Doctor with us you’ll have access to a dedicated study budget and study leave for courses relevant to your specialty
• We can also offer you access to a comprehensive learning academy where you can enrol on courses or Harvard Business Course case review forums
• If you’d like to develop further, we’re able to offer grants and sponsorship for research, as well as funding for personal development through courses such as the ‘Executive Masters in Medical Leadership’ in partnership with Bayes Business School, or other courses such as MBA’s or PhDs
• Should you wish, you can also work closely with globally recognised professors and medical mentors to help produce publications papers or research documents

Culture and values

At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.

Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values :

• Unique and Individual : We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual
• Kindness and compassion : We treat people with kindness and compassion
• Honesty, integrity and fairness : - We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness
• Loyalty, respect and dignity : We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity

Reasonable adjustments

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.

International candidates

HCA Healthcare UK hold a Tier 2 sponsorship licence which permits us to be able to recruit the best talent in the UK as well as overseas. The license allows us to support General Visas as well as the Intra-company Transfer Visa for candidates that meet the specific role requirements. Your recruiter will be able to discuss whether this would be applicable to you during the application process, as well as running through any potential financial support with relocation.

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