Senior Clinical Fellow in Oncology

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust; Truro; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Cornwall is seeking a Senior Fellow to join their Oncology team, starting in February 2026 for a 6-month term. The ideal candidate will manage ongoing care for cancer patients in outpatient settings and support various clinical teams. Essential qualifications include full GMC registration and prior NHS experience. This position offers a chance to contribute to high-quality cancer treatment while participating in a collaborative healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Must have GMC registration and a licence to practice.
• Demonstrable NHS experience is required.
• Completion of Foundation training or equivalent is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage ongoing care in outpatients of cancer patients.
• Fulfil weekly timetable duties including on-call responsibilities.
• Participate in continuing medical education and clinical governance.

Skills

Management of ongoing care of cancer patients

Ability to work with a team of healthcare professionals

Assisting with chemotherapy prescription

Education

Completed IMT

GMC registration and licence to practice

Formal Teaching Qualification

Job description

We have a fantastic opportunity to join our friendly department in the heart of beautiful Cornwall. The Senior Fellow post, commencing February 2026 for 6 months is most suitable for someone who has completed IMT. The role requires full GMC registration with a licence to practice and demonstrable NHS experience. Applicants without these will not be considered.

This popular role focuses on the ongoing care in outpatients and inpatients of cancer patients and works alongside a large team of Consultant, Specialist Registrars, General Practitioners and Allied Healthcare Professionals working in Oncology.

As the only Cancer Centre for the Duchy, the Sunrise Centre at RCHT provides a full range of cancer treatments for our patients as close to home as possible. We are early adopters of new treatments and have a large and active clinical trial portfolio, being second highest recruiters in the Peninsula. Alongside this quality of care, we also deliver in quantity, regularly being in the top 5 departments in the country for radiotherapy treatments per machine and treatment complexity.

We continue to be the highest scoring Trust in the South-West in the National Cancer Patient Experience Survey with our highly trained specialist nurses notably praised. With £135 million in new investments, the Trust opened a brand-new Haematology‑Oncology Inpatient Unit in Summer 2023.

For further information on our service, please download our MySunrise app.

Main duties of the job

• Management of the ongoing care in outpatients of cancer patients and work alongside a large team of Consultant, Specialist Registrars, General Practitioners and Allied Healthcare Professionals working in Oncology.
• The role is equivalent to a LAS role at Registrar level and working closely with the Oncology Consultants and wider team, you will be trained to assess and support cancer patients, including the safe prescription of Systemic Anti‑Cancer Therapy.
• Fulfil the duties of the weekly timetable including Registrar of the week and weekend on‑call.
• Maintain the highest clinical standards in the management of clinical services.
• Share with colleagues responsibility for the day‑to‑day management of the patients within RCHT.
• Have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME).
• Actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and Audit.
• Attend meetings as appropriate.
• Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.

About us

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.

The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations –including NHS Kernow and NHS England– to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000– which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.

The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.

We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.

Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• IMT
• GMC registration and a licence to practice

Desirable

• Formal Teaching Qualification

Experience

Essential

• Completion of Foundation training or equivalent
• Previous NHS experience

Desirable

• Experience in the relevant specialities to application

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