Senior Clinical Fellow Oncology

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in the UK is offering an exciting opportunity in its Oncology Department. This position includes an outpatient clinic and a research component, supporting the Acute Oncology Service. Ideal for applicants interested in Oncology, this role provides exposure to various clinical practices. Experience in Oncology is desirable but not essential, as the work can be adjusted for junior or senior levels. A strong background in Internal Medicine at IMT2 or equivalent is required for consideration.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Generous benefits

Next level training

Qualifications

• Experience in Oncology is desirable.
• Experience in Internal Medicine at IMT2 or equivalent level is required.

Responsibilities

• Join a team of 10 specialist registrars within the department.
• Schedule includes various clinics and administrative duties.
• Incorporate training in radiotherapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and clinical trials.

Job description

This post is an exciting opportunity to join us in the Oncology Department at The Royal Free Hospital. The post will have both an outpatient clinic and research component and will also support the Acute Oncology Service (AOS) at the RFH site. The post is available from March 2026 for a period of 6 months.

This post would be most suited to an applicant with an interest in pursuing Oncology as a career and who wishes to gain further experience in the field, or to an applicant pursuing a CESR route of Oncology training or a post CCT applicant.

The post holder will work directly with Consultant Oncologists, the AOS nursing staff, Oncology Specialist Trainees and junior grade doctors in assessing and managing patients presenting with acute oncology presentations. The successful applicant will also have exposure to oncology out-patient clinics, radiotherapy planning, SACT prescribing and clinical trials.

Experience in Oncology is desirable, however it is not essential and the work commitments will be adjusted to that of a more junior, or more senior level. Experience in Internal Medicine at IMT2 or equivalent level is required.

Main duties of the job

• Join a team of 10 specialist registrars (6 clinical oncology/4 medical oncology), 2 senior clinical fellows and an IMT3 within the department. This would be the 7th clinical oncology post.
• Schedule (subject to mutual agreement with successful candidate and the Clinical Service Lead):
  • Monday: 09.00-13.00 RT planning, 13.00-17.00 Clinic prep
  • Tuesday: 09.00-13.00 Uro-Oncology Clinic (RFH), 13.00-17.00 Uro-Oncology Clinic (RFH)
  • Wednesday: 09.00-13.00 Admin, 13.00-1700 Research/QIP/Radiotherapy planning
  • Thursday: 09.00-13.00 Uro-Oncology Clinic (BGH), 13.00-17.00 Uro-Oncology Clinic (BGH)
  • Friday: 09.00-13.00 MDT/Admin, 13.00-17.00 MDT/Admin
• All posts incorporate training in radiotherapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, exposure to clinical trials and dedicated admin time for audit/research.

Qualifications

Experience in Oncology is desirable.

Experience in Internal Medicine at IMT2 or equivalent level is required.

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.