Trust Doctor; eqv to ST+ in Clinical Oncology

Overview

Job title: TRUST DOCTOR (eqv to ST3+) IN CLINICAL ONCOLOGY

Staffing options: Both full and part-time options available

We are recruiting to the post of Trust Doctor in Clinical Oncology at the St. Bartholomew's Cancer Centre, part of St. Bartholomew's Hospital in the City of London. This post would suit a Doctor seeking a career in Medical Oncology, Clinical Oncology, Haemato-Oncology or another Medical Specialty. Available from March 2026 for a six month period.

Employer: Barts Health NHS Trust – St Bartholomew's Hospital

The Cancer Centre has an international reputation for cancer care. It is a major tertiary referral centre for adult malignant disease for the City and North-East London, with outreach services to Whipps Cross, Newham and Homerton hospitals. The centre includes a bone marrow transplantation unit, chemotherapy day units, and dedicated oncology services. The Cancer Centre is part of the Cancer Research UK Clinical Academic Unit and Barts Institute of Cancer.

This post is at ST3 level and would suit a doctor pursuing a career in Clinical Oncology, Medical Oncology, Haematology or other medical specialties. The postholder will work with a team of 40 Consultant Clinical and Medical Oncologists, ward-based FY and ST doctors, and the wider multi-disciplinary team in a Cancer Centre. Oncology inpatients are managed on 5A and 5B wards in the new Barts Cancer Centre (32 inpatient beds).

The inpatient service is supported by dedicated ward staff with oncology nursing and physiotherapy, as well as a team of clinical nurse specialists.

The radiotherapy department is equipped with cutting-edge equipment enabling the delivery of the latest treatment techniques. The successful candidate will benefit from training and experience in radiotherapy in line with the existing numbered trainees.

On-call is non-resident and is in conjunction with 23 other doctors. The unit is an integral part of the Cancer Research UK Clinical Academic Unit and Barts Institute of Cancer.

• Essential: Full GMC registration; MB BS or equivalent
• Desirable: MRCP(UK);
  Current ALS certification

• Essential: General medical knowledge relevant to oncological emergencies
• Training Expected: Background in acute medicine on-call Internal Medicine Training or equivalent (at least two years experience in this field)
• Desirable: Oncology experience

• Personal
  
  Skills:
  
  Good communication skills; understanding of the patient as the central focus of care; ability to prioritise tasks and information; ability to work effectively with others; understanding of equality and diversity
• Personal Qualities: Self-motivated; able to work in teams; able to work under pressure; reliable work record; professional behaviour in line with GMC Good Medical Practice

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a DBS disclosure check.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For details, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. Guidance on overseas criminal record checks is available.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer name: Barts Health NHS Trust

Address: St Bartholomew's Hospital, West Smithfield, London, EC1A 7BE

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