Specialist Registrar in Acute Oncology | University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

University College London Hospital; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in London offers a full-time position for a senior trainee in oncology, focusing on developing care pathways for cancer patients. Responsibilities include managing outpatient therapies and leading daily ward rounds. The role requires full GMC registration and NHS experience, with educational opportunities and flexible working arrangements. This position is essential for those pursuing a career in oncology.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Education and training opportunities

Study leave benefits

Qualifications

• Senior trainee (ST3+ level) intending to pursue an academic or NHS oncology career.
• Experience in providing assessment, triage, and treatment plans for unwell oncology patients.
• Clinical sessions in cancer centre day unit, clinics, and inpatient wards.

Responsibilities

• Provide management experience through ongoing improvement of outpatient therapies.
• Conduct daily ward rounds with the Acute Oncology team.
• Review and audit of the evolving service.

Skills

Eligibility for full GMC Registration

NHS experience

Chemotherapy delivery experience

Education

MRCP or equivalent

Specialist training in clinical or medical oncology

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time NHS appointment at University College London Hospitals (UCLH) to develop new pathways of care for patients living with cancer in various settings including emergency, acute assessment, elective day care, and clinics.

The aim of this post is to transfer the majority of work from the emergency department and inpatient settings to the day care environment within the UCH Macmillan Cancer Centre. The post holder will also gain management experience through contributing to the ongoing improvement of the safe delivery of outpatient therapies. The role involves review and audit of the evolving service.

This position is suitable for a senior trainee (ST3+ level) intending to pursue an academic or NHS oncology career. The post holder will report to the Lead Clinicians for Chemotherapy and Acute Oncology at UCH. Eligibility for full GMC Registration and NHS experience are essential. MRCP or equivalent is desirable, as is specialist training in clinical or medical oncology with chemotherapy delivery experience. Clinical sessions will be based in the cancer centre day unit, clinics, and inpatient wards/emergency department, with some patient consultations at other Trust locations.

The post provides education and training opportunities comparable to those for trainees, including study leave benefits.

Responsibilities include providing assessment, triage, and treatment plans for unwell oncology patients, and conducting daily ward rounds with the Acute Oncology team for patients admitted within 24 hours or referred with suspected cancer diagnoses.

UCLH is among the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a diverse population with a range of acute and specialist services across eight sites, including the University College Hospital, National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, and others. UCLH is committed to delivering high-quality patient care, education, and research, with specialties in various complex illnesses including cancer, infection, and neurological conditions.

For detailed person specifications and main responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description. Note that due to high application volumes, the vacancy may close earlier than the listed date. Early application is advised.

Join the best NHS trust in England to work for, as rated in the most recent NHS staff survey, with a high percentage of staff recommending UCLH as a great place to work. UCLH supports flexible working arrangements.

This advert closes on Monday 28 Jul 2025.