Job overview

There are two 1-year fixed term posts for a ST3-8 level Trust Grade Doctor in Oncology. This is a full-time post with funded extended hours (for service provision). The successful candidate will work along-side the Specialist Trust Grade residents in Clinical and Medical Oncology at the RUH and be trained via site specific attachments in SACT prescribing, and the non-surgical palliative and radical management of cancer. 

This post will fully prepare the individual for successful application for a national training number in Clinical or Medical Oncology. It offers a unique opportunity to expand clinic skills and experience alongside development of broader professional skills. Applications are welcomed from individuals planning a career in Oncology.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will work with the team of Specialist Doctors in Medical and Clinical Oncology and cover the following: 

•        Consultant supervised Site-specific Oncology Clinics x 3 per week
•         Attendance of relevant Site-specific Multidisciplinary meetings
•         Contribution to Registrar extended hours rota and weekend on call 1:7
•         Registrar grade cover of Oncology ward 1:7
•         Registrar grade outreach service working with AOS team 2 mornings per week

Successful Candidates will be expected to undertake a relevant quality improvement project and contribute to the education within the department via journal club and junior resident supervision and teaching. 

The above duties will be supervised by a named Clinical Supervisor and named Educational Supervisor. They may be revised or expanded.

Working for our organisation

At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country. 

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.