Job summary
- Main area
- Medical Oncology OR Haematology
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 3 (MT03)
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (standard rotation starting August 2026)
- Hours
- Full time - 40 hours per week
- Job ref
- 309-UCLH-7740
- Employer
- University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- UCLH
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £52,656 per annum + London weighting (+ out-of-hours)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 05/05/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Trust Doctor ST1-2 (SHO equivalent) in Haematology & Oncology
NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 3 (MT03)
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Job overview
We have exciting opportunities in the Department of Oncology and the Department of Haematology at Trust Grade ST1/ST2 level (SHO equivalent).
Posts will be based either in Oncology or Haematology and are available from 5 August 2026 for a period of one year. These posts will have on-call commitments.
It will not be possible to rotate to all areas so please specify which post you are interested in when you apply.
The post holders will have the same education and training opportunities provided to trainees, with the same study leave benefits and will form part of an existing, supportive multi-disciplinary team in our world renowned oncology and haematology services.
It is essential that candidates have core competencies of Foundation Year Two, GMC registration with a licence to practice, evidence of working in an NHS environment and with relevant experience in internal medicine and haemato/oncology. Good team working skills and an excellent command of English are also essential.
If you have any queries or would like further details please contact Helen Cosgrove, Medical Staffing Coordinator via
Main duties of the job
The candidate will have achieved all FY2 competencies to enable them to carry out a range of tasks including history taking, examination, diagnosis, clinical decision making, safe prescribing and medical record-keeping etc.
Working for our organisation
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
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University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
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National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
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Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
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University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
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Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
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University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
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The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
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University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff – To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration. NB: Non-UK trained doctors must be on the GMC register by date of appointment (having completed both PLAB1 and PLAB2)
Experience
Essential criteria
- Relevant experience in internal medicine and Haematology/Oncology
- Fy2 competencies & sign off
- NHS or equivalent experience in a substantive post
Skills, Ability & Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Good team working and communication skills with patients and others involved in patient care
- Excellent command of English
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload & to work on own initiative
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Helen Cosgrove
- Job title
- Medical Staffing Coordinator
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
If you have any queries or would like further details please contact Helen Cosgrove, Medical Staffing Coordinator via [email protected]
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