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Job summary

Main area
Medical Oncology
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor (MC75)
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
10 sessions per week (plus oncall requirements)
Job ref
391-RFL-8174054
Employer
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Free Hospital
Town
London
Salary
£63,696 - £102,689 pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
03/08/2026 23:59

Employer heading

NHS

Speciality Doctor in Medical Oncology, Lung & Urology w/ Acute Oncology

NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor (MC75)

Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community.  This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.

Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.

Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

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Job overview

An opportunity has arisen to join our oncology department as a Specialty Doctor in Medical Oncology, contributing to the lung and urological cancer services and to the acute oncology service (AOS) at the Royal Free and Barnet Hospitals.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will work alongside consultant clinical and medical oncology colleagues, with clinical supervision from the responsible consultants and autonomy appropriate to their experience. We welcome experienced doctors who are not in a formal training programme and who wish to develop a career in the specialty and specialist (SAS) grades. The department already includes Specialty Doctors within its oncology workforce.

Working for our organisation

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.


For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Applicants should have wide experience in oncology, experience relevant to lung and/or urological cancers, and a commitment to multidisciplinary working. The post is offered on the 2021 terms and conditions of service for specialty doctors (England).

We welcome applications from candidates wishing to work less than full time. Where such a candidate is appointed, the job content will be discussed on an individual basis with colleagues and the successful applicant.

If you believe you meet the person specification and would like to join the Royal Free London, we encourage you to apply. To find out more about working at the Royal Free please visit www.royalfree.nhs.uk/jobs.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
  • Full registration with the GMC and a licence to practise
  • A minimum of four years’ postgraduate training or experience (or equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis), of which at least two years are in oncology (clinical or medical oncology)
  • Evidence of achievement of the competences expected on completion of core and relevant specialty training, or equivalent experience in the field
  • Membership of a medical defence organisation
Desirable criteria
  • FRCR, MRCP or equivalent postgraduate qualification
  • A higher or postgraduate degree (for example MSc, MD or PhD), held or being worked towards

Experience & Clinical Skills

Essential criteria
  • Wide experience in oncology
  • Experience in the management of lung and/or urological cancers
  • Experience of delivering medical oncology treatment relevant to the tumour sites of the post
  • Experience of acute oncology
  • Proven clinical ability appropriate to the grade
  • Experience of and commitment to multidisciplinary working
  • Clinical audit experience
  • Experience of and interest in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of, or involvement in, clinical trials

Skills & Aptitudes

Essential criteria
  • Ability to work autonomously within the agreed limits of the role, and to recognise limits and seek support appropriately
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a good command of written and spoken English
  • Ability to work as a member of a collaborative team
  • Ability to organise and prioritise clinical workload
  • Ability to relate to patients from a wide range of backgrounds and to empathise with their concerns and needs
  • Willingness and skills to recognise and challenge unacceptable behaviour and, if necessary, to escalate
  • Willingness to be personally accountable for actions

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Knowledge of the clinical governance framework of the NHS (including research governance) and understanding of current NHS organisation and management
  • The highest ethical and professional standards in clinical practice, education and audit
  • Awareness and understanding of health, safety and security issues for self and others
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge and understanding of the principles of resource and budgetary management within the NHS

Other Requirements

Essential criteria
  • Commitment to continuing professional development, annual appraisal and GMC revalidation

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Dr Neha Chopra
Job title
Clinical Service Lead for Oncology
Email address
[email protected]
Additional information

or Dr Sonia Mansukhani, Training Education Lead on email [email protected]

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