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Job summary

Main area
Medical Oncology
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 5 (MT05)
Contract
12 months (Fixed Term Funding)
Hours
Full time - 40 hours per week (No on call)
Job ref
309-UCLH-6386
Employer
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
University College London Hospital
Town
London
Salary
£70,425 per annum plus London weighting
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
12/06/2025 23:59

Employer heading

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust logo

Senior Clinical Fellow in Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology

NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 5 (MT05)

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Job overview

Appointment to this post offers excellent experience of medical oncology for those wishing to pursue a career in this field.  There is an active postgraduate teaching programme and all oncology trainees (or equivalent) are expected to attend.   The department has a wide portfolio of clinical trials and an active clinical research programme. Post holders will work directly with one or more Consultant Oncologists and alongside other oncology specialist trainees.  Experience in Medical Oncology at ST level is essential.  All candidates should have full registration with the GMC and MRCP or equivalent is essential. 

Main duties of the job

This is a full-time post based at UCH to start on 1 August 2025. The post is for 12 months with possibility of extending to 18-24 months. The post will involve an opportunity to work with the gastrointestinal medical oncology team and gain experience in clinical and trial management in a renowned tertiary cancer centre with multidisciplinary input and strong research interests.

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: 

·         University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing) 

·         National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery 

·         Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals 

·         University College Hospital Grafton Way Building 

·         Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine 

·         University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre 

·         The Hospital for Tropical Diseases 

·         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. 

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

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Medical degree
  • Membership of the Royal College of Physicians or equivalent
  • GMC registration NB: Non-UK trained doctors must be on the GMC register by date of appointment having completed both PLAB1 & 2
  • Completed core medial training or equivalent
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of the Clinical Governance framework of the NHS (including Research governance) and understanding of current changes in the organisation and management structures of the NHS. Ability to act within these parameters

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Undergoing or completed higher specialist training in medical oncology
  • Experience of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
Desirable criteria
  • Undergoing or completed higher specialist training in medical oncology
  • Clinical audit experience
  • Experience of laboratory research

Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Ability to organise and prioritise workload, to delegate responsibility as appropriate and to supervise staff
  • Good inter-personal skills with an ability to work co-operatively in a multidisciplinary setting
  • Ability to work effectively within a team environment & on own initiative
Desirable criteria
  • Ability and commitment to teach in a clinical setting

Communication

Essential criteria
  • Excellent communication skills/verbal and written. Good command of written and spoken English

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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Dr Kai-Keen Shiu
Job title
Consultant Oncologist
Email address
[email protected]
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