Senior Clinical Fellow in Breast Medical Oncology

University College London Hospital; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in London seeks a Medical Oncology Fellow to join its Breast Oncology team. This full-time, 12-month fellowship provides unique exposure to clinical management and research activities in a diverse and multidisciplinary environment. Applicants must possess a medical degree and GMC registration, with prior experience in medical oncology valued. This role promises professional development and the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge clinical trials.

Benefits

Flexible working policy

Interest free season ticket loan

Access to wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• Experience in medical oncology.
• Full GMC registration.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality patient-centered care to individuals with breast cancer.
• Contribute to the triage and management of referrals.
• Engage in departmental education and research activities.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical research

Teamwork

Education

Medical degree

Membership of the Royal College of Physicians

Job description

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Job overview

Appointment to this post offers excellent experience of medical oncology for those wishing to pursue a career in this field. There is an active postgraduate teaching programme and all oncology trainees (or equivalent) are expected to attend. The department has a wide portfolio of clinical trials and an active clinical research programme. Post holders will work directly with one or more Consultant Oncologists and alongside other oncology specialist trainees. Experience in Medical Oncology at ST level is essential. All candidates should have full registration with the GMC and MRCP or equivalent is essential.

Main duties of the job

This full-time, 12-month fellowship will commence in August 2025 and is based at University College Hospital. The role provides a unique opportunity to work closely with the Breast Medical Oncology team at a leading tertiary cancer centre. Fellows will gain in-depth experience in the clinical management of breast cancer and in the delivery of clinical trials, all within a multidisciplinary setting with a strong academic and research focus.

Key responsibilities include delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to individuals with early and metastatic breast cancer, supporting pathway optimisation by coordinating multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, and contributing to the triage and management of new referrals. The postholder will play an active role in clinical trial recruitment and research activities, including audits and service evaluations that inform real-world evidence.

The fellowship also supports service resilience by providing cover during periods of staff leave and registrar rotation. Fellows are encouraged to engage in departmental education through weekly tutorials, journal clubs, and research discussions. This is an excellent opportunity for trainees or early-career oncologists with a special interest in breast cancer to develop both clinical and academic skills in a supportive, research-active environment.

Working for our organisation

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description. Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England - for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff - To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Medical degree
• Membership of the Royal College of Physicians or equivalent
• GMC registration NB: Non-UK trained doctors must be on the GMC register by date of appointment having completed both PLAB1 & 2
• Completed core medial training or equivalent

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of the Clinical Governance framework of the NHS (including Research governance) and understanding of current changes in the organisation and management structures of the NHS. Ability to act within these parameters

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience in medical oncology
• Experience of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels

Desirable criteria

• Undergoing or completed higher specialist training in medical oncology
• Clinical audit experience
• Experience of laboratory research

Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria

• Ability to organise and prioritise workload, to delegate responsibility as appropriate and to supervise staff
• Good inter-personal skills with an ability to work co-operatively in a multidisciplinary setting
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment & on own initiative
• Understanding of research methodology
• Presentation Skills

Desirable criteria

• Ability and commitment to teach in a clinical setting

Communication

Essential criteria

• Excellent communication skills/verbal and written. Good command of written and spoken English

At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.

At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world class research, innovation and creativity.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff and has a dedicated policy which allows staff to apply for flexible working right from the beginning of employment. For more information please go to: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/work-with-us/why-choose-uclh/flexible-working.

We offer our permanent staff an interest free season ticket loan for travel, all our staff have access to free independent and confidential support, large retail discounts, a staff discount platform, cycle to work scheme and on-site accommodation to name a few.

Additionally, UCLH Arts and Heritage's staff wellbeing programme, Creative Comfort, offers a variety of ways to engage with the arts as a member of UCLH staff. You can try out the weekly choir, weekly art club and join the Culture Club for exclusive access to free and discounted tickets for opera, exhibitions, theatre and more.

We recognise, reward and thank colleagues by nominating them for our annual Celebrating Excellence Awards, which are funded by UCLH Charity.

We are also members of www.mytrustbenefits.co.uk/ which offers discounts on high street retail stores, offers on travel deals, and also to take advantage of cash back schemes.

This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

Please note that all correspondence regarding your application will be via email. The emails will be sent to you via TRAC.jobs and not via NHS Jobs, we encourage you to check your inbox regularly.

Please note that if you are at present in a training position on the 2016 new junior doctor's contract and are applying for a Trust doctor role your salary will not be pay protected.

You will be placed on the appropriate point of the Trust Doctor pay scale based on your previous experience.

Please note that if you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date of the advert to assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.

For further support on submitting an application please refer to the NLPSS Applicant Toolkit: https://royalfree.pagetiger.com/cuuomnr/1

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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.

Documents to download

• Job description and person specification (PDF, 408.4KB)
• Functional Requirements (PDF, 262.3KB)
• UCLH Values (PDF, 860.9KB)