Senior Clinical Fellow Oncology

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in Greater London is offering an exciting position for a medical fellow to join their oncology department on a 6-month fixed-term contract. The role is focused on providing high-quality patient care, engaging in research, and contributing to teaching. Candidates must be GMC registered with MRCP qualifications, aspiring to enhance their oncology skills and experience. With flexible working options and substantial learning opportunities, this role is ideal for dedicated medical professionals looking to advance their careers.

Benefits

Career development

Flexible working

Staff recognition scheme

Qualifications

• Understanding of principles of clinical audit.
• Prior oncology experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain GMC specialist registration and develop competencies required.
• Provide high-quality teaching to medical undergraduates.

Skills

Excellent team and communication skills

Experience and competencies in acute oncology emergencies

IT skills and computer literacy

Education

On GMC’s register with a Licence to Practice or eligible to apply for GMC registration

MRCP part 1 and MRCP part 2 written

Job description

Job Summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a medical fellow to work within the department of Oncology at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. It is initially a 6‑month fixed‑term contract, forming part of the medical oncology postgraduate training rotation and providing great learning opportunities in a supportive environment. The role is ideal for trainees wishing to pursue a career in oncology, post‑MRCP part II, or those who have finished their oncology training and wish to develop their breast‑cancer experience. It may also be suitable for potential Portfolio Programme (ex‑CESR) trainees, but only with GMC registration and the ability to work immediately in the UK. The post allows considerable flexibility for the doctors to choose their area of research or education, to develop their CVs or clinical experience.

Main Duties of the Job

• Provide high‑quality care to patients in oncology services, including research, teaching and training, performance management, medical staff management, governance and leadership, and teamwork.

About Us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values – expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Details

Date posted: 19 December 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Doctor – other

Salary: Depending on experience £44,170 – £67,610 per annum plus London weighting

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 6 months

Working pattern: Full‑time

Reference number: 290‑TDPB‑182

Job locations: Charring Cross Hospital, Fulham Palace Road, London, W6 8RF

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain GMC specialist registration and develop competencies required to carry out the duties of the post.
• Attend agreed direct clinical care programmed activities promptly.
• Ensure patients are involved in decisions about their care and respond to their views.
• Collaborate with academic and clinical colleagues to enhance the Trust’s translational research portfolio, meeting all research governance requirements.
• Provide high‑quality teaching to medical undergraduates and other health‑care professionals as required by the clinical director.
• Work with medical, nursing and managerial colleagues to ensure high performance in clinical efficiency, quality of outcomes, financial management and operational efficiency.
• Participate in clinical audit, incident reporting and analysis, ensuring resulting actions are implemented.
• Demonstrate excellent leadership skills within ward teams.
• Collaborate with all members of the multi‑disciplinary team and the wider ICHT medical community.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications – Essential

• On GMC’s register with a Licence to Practice or eligible to apply for GMC registration.
• MRCP part 1 and MRCP part 2 written.

Education / Qualifications – Desirable

• Completion of MRCP part 2.
• Completion of core medical training.
• Membership of the Royal College of Physicians part II.

Audit – Essential

• Understanding of principles of clinical audit.

Audit – Desirable

• Service improvement experience.

Clinical Skills – Essential

• Excellent team and communication skills.
• Experience and competencies in acute oncology emergencies.
• IT skills and computer literacy.

Clinical Skills – Desirable

• Prior oncology experience.

Leadership / Management Skills – Essential

• Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.

Teaching and Training – Desirable

• Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/postgraduates and junior medical staff.

Language – Essential

• Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires Disclosure and Barring Service checking for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Applicants should check the UK Visas and Immigration website for further information. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Further information can be found on the NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, Charring Cross Hospital, Fulham Palace Road, London, W6 8RF

Employer’s Website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/