Resident Doctor - Oncology /Cancer Private Patients

HCA Healthcare UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Greater London is hiring Resident Doctors for their Oncology/Adult Cancer Service. This role offers part-time shifts with a focus on patient care, managing both inpatient and outpatient services. Candidates must have GMC registration, relevant medical training, and at least two years of experience in oncology. Benefits include a competitive salary of £70,000-£80,000 FTE and various health and wellness incentives. Join a supportive environment where you can grow and develop your skills.

Benefits

Paid Indemnity

Private Healthcare Medical Insurance

Private Pension

Study Leave

Access to wellbeing support tools

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Oncology/Cancer.
• Completion of IMT-2 or Core Medical Training (CMT-2) / equivalent experience.
• Strong commitment to teamwork and delivering a first-class patient experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day inpatient medical management.
• Manage acutely unwell patients and respond to medical emergencies.
• Support continuity of care across both inpatient and outpatient pathways.

Skills

Teamwork

Patient-focused care

Communication skills

Education

GMC Registration and Licence to Practise in the UK

Completion of Foundation Training

Full MRCP

Job description

Hiring now for 2026 Start. Resident Doctors – Oncology/ Adult Cancer Service across the HCA Hospital Group in London.

(Inpatients and Outpatients) London Bridge Hospital. UCLH Private Care, Guys Private Care. The Harley Street Hospital, and Leaders in Oncology (LOC)

Key Details

• Location: Central London | HCA Healthcare UK Hospitals
• Part Time or Full Time: Part Time, 2 or 3 × 12-hour shifts per week (weekdays)
• Contract Type: Permanent minimum 2 years commitment.
• Salary: £70,000–£80,000 FTE (40 hours per week), per annum, dependent on skills, qualifications and experience, and specialism competencies.
• Benefits: Paid Indemnity, Private Healthcare Medical Insurance for you and your family, Private Pension, Study Leave. There are also opportunities for additional shifts by joining our Bank (internal locums).

While we are a Consultant-led service, we believe in empowering our Resident Doctors, meaning your role can expand as much as you wish. You’ll have opportunities to be involved in audits, projects and quality improvement initiatives, alongside the option to join a variety of internal networks.

This could include helping to shape the services you deliver through speaking up forums, patient satisfaction focus groups, clinical governance or MDT meetings. This provides an excellent opportunity to network with peers, share best practice and expand your knowledge in an unrivalled clinical setting.

You will be working in a highly supportive clinical environment with dedicated HCA-employed Resident Doctors and clear clinical governance structures.

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 care for others.

What you will do

• Provide day-to-day inpatient medical management, including clerking planned and unplanned admissions, undertaking daily ward rounds, and leading routine clinical reviews.
• Manage acutely unwell patients, respond to medical emergencies and contribute to end-of-life care as required.
• Support continuity of care across both inpatient and outpatient pathways in partnership with our established multidisciplinary team.
• Develop close working relationships with internationally recognised Haematology and Oncology Consultants and Professors.
• Manage patient care plans, including prescribing medications, coordinating treatments, and monitoring patient progress. Ensure appropriate follow-up care and address any concerns or complications during treatment, as directed by the Lead Consultant and in collaboration with the Nurse in Charge.
• Carry out comprehensive handovers between Resident Doctors at each shift change and maintain accurate patient records using EHR systems.
• Support intra-hospital transfers and, on occasion, inter-hospital or external transfers as required.
• Participate in the hospital emergency response team, where applicable, providing urgent medical attention to staff and visitors until admission.
• Build relationships with private practice Lead Consultants and Professors, specialists in Oncology/ Adult Cancer Service Lines.

What You’ll Bring

• GMC Registration and Licence to Practise in the UK
• Completion of Foundation Training and a minimum of IMT-2 or Core Medical Training (CMT-2) / equivalent experience
• At least 2 years’ experience in Oncology/Cancer
• Full MRCP
• A strong commitment to teamwork and patient-focused care, with the ability to share best practice and deliver a first-class patient experience
• A desire to grow and 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 large 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 hospitals
• Private 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.