Senior Clinical Fellow in Oncology

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital; Norwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Norwich seeks an oncology doctor for a full-time position providing acute and outpatient oncology services. Candidates must hold an MBBS or equivalent, possess full GMC registration, and have strong communication skills. The role involves participating in a weekend on-call rota and attending outpatient clinics, offering comprehensive experiences in oncology. This is an excellent opportunity to develop within a supportive, multidisciplinary team.

Benefits

Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service

Discounted gym memberships

Excellent pension scheme

Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn

Flexible staff bank

Qualifications

• Capable of working in a multi-disciplinary team and supervising junior staff.
• Is punctual and shows discipline and commitment.
• Ability to operate under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide acute oncology, outpatient, and inpatient oncology services.
• Participate in a 1 in 7 weekend on-call rota.
• Attend consultant-led outpatient clinics for oncology management.

Skills

Ability to apply sound knowledge and judgement to problems

Empathy and sensitivity in communicating with patients and families

Ability to communicate effectively with multidisciplinary team

Demonstrates initiative and shows resilience in the face of uncertainty

Demonstrates respect for all

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Full GMC Registration

Job description

Applications are invited for a fixed term full-time appointment to work alongside ST3+ medical and clinical oncology trainees providing acute oncology, outpatient and inpatient oncology services at NNUH. This post is to start as soon as possible, ending on 4th August 2026.

This post is ideally suited for someone who wishes to pursue a future career in Oncology or to explore the option of oncology as a potential career choice.

This post offers a varied work pattern, with duties including cover for:

• The Acute Oncology Service
• Weybourne Day Unit/Radiotherapy
• Middle-grade on call rota
• Opportunity for clinics, teaching and professional development

A candidate who is unable for personal reasons to undertake the duties of a whole-time post will receive equal consideration. If such a candidate is appointed the job, content will be modified as appropriate in consultation with consultant colleagues and local management.

We welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race, or religion. Additionally, people with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post. The Trust operates job share and flexible working.

The James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust are now working in partnership as the Norfolk and Waveney University Hospitals Group.

Main duties of the job

The Acute Oncology Service (AOS)AOS provides a 24/7 point of contact for all patients under the care of the Oncology Department at the NNUH. In-hours, medical cover of the service will be the priority of this post, as well as offering advice to other speciality colleagues and GPs in the community with support from on‑call consultants.

Weybourne Day Unit/RadiotherapyThe Weybourne Day Unit (WDU) is where the majority of systemic anti‑cancer therapy (SACT) takes place at the NNUH. This post will be part of the medical cover for WDU offering advice to senior nursing staff, pre‑assessment of patients attending for treatment with acute problems as well as cover for emergencies (e.g. reactions and extravasation).

Middle-grade on call rotaWard support for Tier 1 colleagues as well as help with the management of acutely deteriorating inpatients is provided by the on‑call consultant and a middle grade doctor. The post holder participates in a 1 in 7 weekend on call rota with the other ST3+ fellows and trainees.

Clinics, teaching and further developmentWhere staffing allows this position will contain protected time to attend consultant‑led outpatient clinics to gain experience and competence in the management of oncology outpatients. You will be encouraged to take part in quality improvement projects (with our audit and research leads) as well as experience radiotherapy planning.

About us

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first‑class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state‑of‑the‑art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
• Free 24‑hours confidential counselling support
• On‑site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
• On‑site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for the full details of the post and the person specification.

Full GMC with licence to practise required on application.

Please note this advert will close when sufficient applications are received.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• Full GMC Registration
• Capable of working in a multi‑disciplinary team and supervising junior staff
• Empathy and sensitivity in communicating with patients and families
• Demonstrates respect for all
• Enthusiasm for service development and teaching.
• Is punctual and shows discipline and commitment
• Ability to operate under pressure
• Demonstrates initiative and shows resilience in the face of uncertainty
• Demonstrates honest integrity, recognises ethical dilemmas and respects confidentiality
• Extra curricular activities/achievements relevant to oncology

Experience

• Applicants from overseas must show equivalence to at least the Foundation Competencies from a UK affiliated Foundation Programme in the National Health Service or equivalent and a minimum of 3 years post‑registration experience.
• Evidence of achievement of IMT1 competencies by the time of appointment
• Training in adult safeguarding
• 4 years post‑registration experience in medical specialties
• Completion of 2y IMT or equivalent

Clinical knowledge and skills

• Ability to apply sound knowledge and judgement to problems
• Ability to prioritise clinical need
• Recognition of, and ability to manage, an acutely unwell patient
• Experience and ability in practical procedures defined in the IMT curriculum (cannulation, thoracocentesis, ascitic drainage)

Interests

• Commitment to develop an appropriate interest in oncology

Circumstances

• Flexible outlook on working hours.
• When non‑resident on call must stay within a 15‑mile radius of the base Trust or 30 minutes travelling time.
• Applicants must meet professional health requirements in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice

Communications and Language Skills

• Applicants must have skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues
• Ability to communicate effectively with clinical and multidisciplinary team colleagues, colleagues in other departments and support staff, individually and in meetings

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.