Specialty Doctor in Oncology

NHS; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Cardiff is seeking a Specialty Doctor to join a collaborative team involved in cancer care. The role focuses on both outpatient and inpatient services, offering numerous educational opportunities. Candidates must possess Full GMC Registration, relevant postgraduate training, and effective communication skills. This position serves critical needs while providing experience for those wishing to advance into clinical oncology. The salary ranges from £62,117 to £99,216 per annum and offers a permanent, full-time contract.

Benefits

Study leave budget

Educational opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience managing patients with cancer disease and related health problems.
• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate for effective communication.
• Previous experience in a range of acute medical specialties.

Responsibilities

• Support inpatient services alongside training posts.
• Attend outpatient clinics (new patient / follow-up).
• Participate in Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to take independent clinical decisions

Commitment to team approach

Flexible approach to the service

Evidence of ability to work in a team

Education

MB BS or recognised equivalent

Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice

Four years postgraduate training

Job description

Job Summary

Our post holder will join a team of Consultants, Senior Residents, junior medical trainees, Specialist Nurses and other Health Professionals in one or more cancer sites, contributing to outpatient clinical care and inpatient ward care. This role is not recognised for training and is for service purposes only, but the post holder will be allocated a named clinical supervisor and can attend educational opportunities provided for existing trainees. A study leave budget is also available. The position is suitable for candidates who are keen to become a clinical or medical oncologist and wish to gain further experience while applying for future training posts.

Main duties of the job

These doctors are employed as Non-Training doctors at junior doctor level to support inpatient services alongside training posts. The post holder will have the opportunity to work alongside a site‑specific team delivering outpatient clinics and will be allocated a clinical supervisor. The balance of the post may vary between outpatient (OP) and inpatient (IP) departments according to service needs and the skills and qualifications of the post holder. RT planning clinics may be included for experience where desired.

The duties described here are provisional and will be subject to annual review, forming part of a composite job plan agreed between the post holder and the Clinical Director or a nominated deputy. Proposed weekly timetable (regular scheduled NHS activities):

• Attendance at Multi‑Disciplinary Team meetings
• Attendance at outpatient clinics (new patient / follow‑up clinics)
• Involved in training CMT and GP trainees and Specialty Registrars

About Us

Velindre University NHS Trust is extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across Wales in the cutting‑edge Velindre Cancer Centre and our award‑winning Welsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions. We host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales, and have developed strong partnerships with these expert services. Founded in 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to apply value‑based healthcare principles through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans to improve the services we deliver, embodying accountability, boldness, caring and dynamism.

Details

Date posted: 10 December 2025
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Specialty Doctor
Salary: £62,117 to £99,216 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full‑time
Reference number: 120‑MD174‑1225
Job location: Velindre Cancer Centre, Velindre Road, Cardiff, CF14 2TL

Person Specification

Essential

• Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice
• MB BS or recognised equivalent
• Four years full‑time postgraduate training (or part‑time equivalent) with at least two years in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed‑term specialty trainee, or equivalent experience/competencies *
• Experience at Internal Medicine level managing patients with cancer disease and cancer‑related health problems
• Evidence of experience in a range of acute medical specialties, including managing patients on unselected medical take
• Commitment to team approach and multi‑disciplinary working
• Effective communication skills
• Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
• Ability to take independent clinical decisions when necessary and to seek advice from senior doctors as appropriate
• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
• Evidence of ability to work both in a team and alone
• Flexible approach to the service
• Motivated and efficient
• Commitment to working as part of a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Academic excellence (prizes, merits, distinctions, etc.)
• MRCP
• FRCR
• Experience in Oncology / management of acute oncology
• Computing skills
• Audit
• Research interests relevant to the specialty
• Teaching

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer: Velindre Cancer Centre
Address: Velindre Road, Cardiff, CF14 2TL
Website: https://velindre.nhs.wales/velindrecc/