Trust Doctor in Solid Oncology

Barts Health NHS Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A major NHS health provider in London is seeking a Trust Doctor to join the Solid Tumor Oncology team. This role offers a fixed-term position initially for 6 months, with the possibility of extension to 12 months. Ideal candidates will have completed Foundation and Core Medical competencies, with opportunities to gain focused experience and training in oncology. The successful applicant will provide daily reviews of in-patients and conduct outpatient oncology clinic duties, contributing to exceptional cancer care for a large patient population.

Benefits

State-of-the-art facilities

Opportunities for training and development

Inclusive working environment

Qualifications

• Full Registration with the GMC is mandatory.
• Experience in teaching and training.
• An understanding of patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Daily patient reviews with SpR and Consultant.
• Ward duties including MDT meetings.
• Outpatient experience in oncology clinics.

Skills

Good clinical care

Maintaining good medical practice

Teaching and training

Effective communication with patients

Probity and Health

Education

Primary medical qualification recognized by GMC

MRCP Part 1

Tools

Current ALS certification

NHS Oncology experience

Job description

Trust Doctor (eqv to ST1-2) in Solid Oncology

We are recruiting to the post of Trust Doctor (ST1‑2 Equivalent Grade) in Solid tumour oncology to commence from March 2026. The post will be available for 6 months on a fixed‑term basis, with a view to extension to 12 months.

This post is based in the recently re‑built state‑of‑the‑art facilities at the Barts Cancer Centre at St. Bartholomew's Hospital in the City of London, rated overall as ‘Good’ in a 2017 CQC inspection, with some ‘Outstanding’ areas. The centre is a major tertiary referral centre for all forms of malignant disease in adults, providing cancer services to a population of more than one and a half million people in East London and the City. We specialise in the delivery of inpatient and outpatient chemotherapy, immunotherapy and high‑dose therapies, and run a large clinical trials service.

The post would be suitable for experienced doctors who have completed Foundation and Core Medical competencies (or equivalent), and wish to gain a period of focussed experience and training in a medical specialty in which they are interested in pursuing ST3 training. They would be suitable for candidates who are attempting the second parts of the MRCP (see section 3 below). Less experienced candidates will certainly be considered and are encouraged to apply.

Main duties of the job

• Daily review of in‑patients usually with the SpR and/or Consultant
• Ward duties including practical procedures and MDT meetings
• Support for the FY1 so Review of new admissions
• Outpatient experience in oncology clinics and radiotherapy
• Experience of relevant sub‑specialty procedures
• Review of patients attending the day units

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers. The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world‑class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients. Our vision is to be a high‑performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm‑free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

There are currently 14 ST1‑2 level posts which provide cover for oncology patients organised into 2 teams of 7 (divided between solid tumour oncology and haemato‑oncology). The post will be available for 6‑12 months on a fixed‑term basis. The post will be based in the Department of Medical and Clinical Oncology.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• The applicant must have achieved a primary medical qualification as recognised by the General Medical Council (GMC) and have current Full Registration with the GMC.
• MRCP Part 1

Clinical Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Good clinical care
• Maintaining good medical practice
• Teaching and training, appraising and assessing
• Relationships with patients, and can apply this understanding
• Working with colleagues, and can apply this understanding
• Probity and Health

Desirable

• Current ALS certification
• Previous NHS Oncology experience

Attributes

Essential

• An understanding of the importance of the patient as the central focus of care
• The ability to prioritise tasks and information appropriately
• An understanding of the importance of working effectively with others
• The ability to communicate effectively with both colleagues and patients
• Initiative and the ability to deal effectively with pressure and/or challenge
• An understanding of the principles of equality and diversity

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