Specialty Doctor in Oncology | The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional NHS healthcare provider is seeking a Specialty Doctor passionate about Oncology to join their dynamic team. The role involves direct patient contact in various clinical settings and collaboration with experienced consultants. Ideal candidates will have a medical degree, GMC registration, and strong team-working skills. This full-time position provides opportunities for professional development while delivering exceptional care to patients.

Qualifications

• Required to have a passion for Oncology and delivering patient care.
• Experience in working in a multi-professional team.
• Ability to cover Chemotherapy Day Unit and Assessment Bay.

Responsibilities

• Manage and assess oncology patients in Chemotherapy Day Unit.
• Support junior ward doctors and work alongside Clinical Nurse Specialists.
• Participate in outpatient clinics and enhance clinical skills.

Skills

Oncology experience

Excellent team-working skills

Clinical skills in acute patient assessment

Education

Medical degree

Full GMC registration

Job description

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a Specialty Doctor with a passion for Oncology to join our dynamic and highly skilled team. Based at the Lingen Davies Centre, the successful candidate will play a vital role in delivering exceptional care to our Oncology patients.

This position includes dedicated sessions in the Chemotherapy Day Unit, Outpatient Clinics, and the Assessment Bay, providing direct patient contact and meaningful clinical experience. Working closely under the guidance of our experienced Oncology Consultant team, the post holder will be supported in developing their expertise and advancing their career within a collaborative and forward‑thinking environment.

Clinical Duties

• Expected to cover the Chemotherapy Day Unit and Assessment Bay Area, seeing and assessing unwell patients.
• Providing support to the junior ward doctors.
• Working closely with Clinical Nurse Specialists.
• Supporting outpatient clinics.
• Cross‑cover colleagues as per operational needs.
• Develop enhanced clinical skills, especially in the assessment and management of acutely ill patients.
• Have excellent team‑working skills with the ability and professional attitude to work well in a multi‑professional team.
• Deliver clinical and quality targets agreed both nationally and locally with clinical teams and commissioners.
• Follow patients throughout their clinical pathways.

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is the main provider of acute hospital services for around half a million people in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid Wales.

Encompassing some of the most picturesque parts of England and Wales, the Trust’s catchment stretches from the Cambrian Mountains in the west, to Newport and the fringes of the Black Country in the east. The main towns include: Bridgnorth, Ludlow, Market Drayton, Oswestry, Shrewsbury and Whitchurch (in Shropshire); Newport, Telford and Wellington (in Telford & Wrekin); and Newtown and Welshpool (in Powys) – all beautiful and unique.

Our main service locations are the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford and the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) in Shrewsbury which are located 20 minutes’ drive apart. Together they provide 99% of our activity. Both hospitals provide a wide range of acute hospital services including accident & emergency, outpatients, diagnostics, inpatient medical care and critical care.

A formal job plan will be agreed between the successful candidate and their Clinical Director and consultant colleagues, on behalf of the Medical Director within 3 months of starting in post. A full‑time job plan is based on a 10 PA working week. The job plan will be reviewed annually and is a prospective agreement that sets out the Specialty Doctor’s duties, responsibilities, and objectives for the coming year. It covers all aspects of a Specialty Doctor’s professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities. It will provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external and will include personal objectives, detailing links to wider service improvements and trust strategic priorities.

For a full‑time contract, the job plan will be divided on average per week (pro‑rata for a part‑time post) as follows:

• 9 Programmed Activities (PAs) of Direct Clinical Care – includes clinical activity, clinically related activity and predictable and unpredictable emergency work.
• 1 Supporting Professional Activities (SPAs) – includes CPD, audit, teaching and research.

The allocation of PAs is reviewed and may be subject to adjustment when a further diary exercise is undertaken or if the service demands a review of the team job plan.

Any applicant who is unable, for personal reasons, to work full‑time will be eligible to be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with the department.

This advert closes on Friday 28 Nov 2025.