Specialist Doctor In Acute Oncology

NHS Forth Valley; Larbert; On-site; GBP 104,000 - 115,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Forth Valley seeks a Specialist Doctor in Acute Oncology to lead the development of an Acute Oncology Service at Forth Valley Royal Hospital. The role focuses on education, collaboration and advancing new therapeutics and toxicities with a view to reducing hospital admissions.

The post requires broad Acute Oncology experience, GMC registration, and a minimum of 10 years post-registration. Fixed-term appointment with a pro rata salary.

Qualifications

• Broad experience in Acute Oncology.
• Minimum of 10 years post-registration experience, at least six in Oncology.
• GMC registration and licence to practise are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of Acute Oncology Service within Forth Valley Hospital.
• Educate and collaborate with Primary and Secondary care teams.
• Support Diagnostics and early interventions to reduce admissions and length of stay.
• Provide training and supervision to Nursing and Allied Health professionals.
• Engage in Clinical Audit and Service Development.

Skills

Acute Oncology experience

Clinical leadership

Education

GMC registration

Licence to practise

Job description

Specialist Doctor in Acute Oncology

Job reference: 260235

Salary: Specialist Grade (£100,870 - £111,441)

Job closing date: 08/11/2026

Employment type: Fixed-term

Hours Per Week: 28

Location: Forth Valley Royal Hospital

Department: Cancer Services

Employer (NHS Board): NHS Forth Valley

Part time 7 PAs

Fixed term Salary Scale - £104,401 - £115,342 per annum (pro rata)

NHS Forth Valley seeks to appoint an enthusiastic colleague to the post of Specialist Doctor in Acute Oncology to lead the development of an Acute Oncology Service within Forth Valley Hospital.

A key part of this Acute Oncology role is education and collaboration – particularly in the rapidly evolving field of new therapeutics and toxicities. The Acute Oncology Service would look to offer education to Primary and Secondary care teams, to optimise diagnostics and early interventions for symptom and toxicity management, aiming to reduce hospital admissions. Similarly, using education, liaison support and follow-up mechanisms to empower medical teams to shorten hospital stays.

It is essential that the candidate applying for this post has broad experience in Acute Oncology.

Main responsibilities:

• Liaison advice and review for inpatients modelled on the palliative care team model
• Acute oncology “hot clinics” – Typical referrals may include symptom management of cancer or SACT toxicity or support in diagnostics for new advanced cancer diagnosis or malignancy of unknown origin
• Outpatient follow-up after “hot clinics” and admissions. Often this would be phone support in collaboration with Oncology CNS team, alongside facilitation of outpatient supportive therapies such as blood transfusion, IV steroid administration etc.
• Support and involvement in Nurse and other Allied Health professionals’ training/supervision
• Participation in Clinical Audit and Service Development

This job description is neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the duties and responsibilities may vary from time to time in the lights of changing circumstances and in consultation with the job holder.

Applicants are encouraged to visit the hospital and meet key staff. Informal enquires should be directed to Oliver Milling Smith ([e-mail]), Clinical Lead for Cancer Services or Karen Bonnar ([e-mail]), Cancer Services Manager.

Applicants should have full GMC registration and a licence to practise and a minimum of 10 years post registration experience, at least six of which will be in Oncology at speciality doctor and or closed SAS grades or equivalent.

Reference number: 260235

Closing date: 8th November 2026

Interview date: To be confirmed

NHS Forth Valley is an equal opportunities employer. NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.