Trust Doctor in Solid Oncology

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A large healthcare provider in London is recruiting a Trust Doctor to join their Solid Oncology team for a 6-12 month contract. The role involves daily patient reviews, ward duties, and outpatient experiences, aiming to provide focused training in oncology. Ideal candidates will have a primary medical qualification and MRCP Part 1, along with strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary and an opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art facility known for excellent patient care.

Qualifications

• Current Full Registration with the GMC required.
• Current ALS certification necessary.

Responsibilities

• Daily review of in-patients with SPs and consultants.
• Ward duties including practical procedures.
• Support FY1 and review new admissions.
• Outpatient experience in oncology clinics.

Skills

Good clinical care

Effective communication

Teaching and training

Ability to prioritize tasks

Education

Primary medical qualification recognized by GMC

MRCP Part 1

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
• 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 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

• 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

• 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
• Current ALS certification

Attributes

• 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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.