NHS
Trust Clinical Fellow - Oncology (12 months)
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Job Description
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- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification. Completion of F1/F2.
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment.
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice
- Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice)
- Relevant specialty clinical knowledge: capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job.
- MRCP
- Previous Oncology experience
- Postgraduate teaching experience
- Evidence of active participation in audit.
- Demonstrated experience working in a team
- Applicant's knowledge is up to date and fit to practise safely
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification. Completion of F1/F2.
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment.
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice
- Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice)
- Relevant specialty clinical knowledge: capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job.
- MRCP
- Previous Oncology experience
- Postgraduate teaching experience
- Evidence of active participation in audit.
- Demonstrated experience working in a team
- Applicant's knowledge is up to date and fit to practise safely
Job summary
We are looking to appoint a suitably experienced Clinical Fellow to work in the Oncology Department at Cheltenham General Hospital.
The successful candidate will join a committed and supportive team looking after oncology patients. Involving mainly outpatient work, the post will involve reviewing patients during and after treatment, with appropriate training given to undertake chemotherapy assessment and prescribing.
Please note this advert may close early if we have sufficient applications
Main duties of the job
The post will involve ward work, covering the oncology and haematology inpatient unit, comprising 2 dedicated oncology and haematology wards (40 beds) and the Acute Haematology and Oncology Unit. There could be an opportunity to be further involved in the management of inpatients and acute referrals if desired.
About us
The principal place of work for this post is Cheltenham General Hospital (CGH). Other work locations, including off site working, may be agreed in the post-holder's Job Plan where appropriate, e.g. for supporting professional activities and some direct clinical care such as audit. The post-holder will generally be expected to undertake their Programmed Activities at the principal place of work or other locations agreed in the Job Plan. You may be required to work at any site within the Trust.
Details
Date posted
24 June 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£49,909 a year .
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
318-25-OncFel
Job locations
Cheltenham General Hospital
Cheltenham
GL53 7AN
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
This post is ideally suited to a candidate considering a career in Oncology, post Foundation training:
Experience will be gained in the management of common malignancies, including chemotherapy assessment. There will also be opportunities to be gain experience in radiotherapy.
Depending on the interests of the successful applicant, support will be given to pursue an interest in Medical Education or a Quality Improvement Project. The department has a good record of such projects being successful with presentations or posters nationally.
The post holder will join a highly supportive team, including advance nurse practitioners, Oncology Speciality Doctors and Oncology SpRs. This post is not a training post, but clinical experience and supervision will be similar to junior SpRs.
There is an active clinical research programme, with opportunities to be involved with trial recruitment.
Job responsibilities
This post is ideally suited to a candidate considering a career in Oncology, post Foundation training:
Experience will be gained in the management of common malignancies, including chemotherapy assessment. There will also be opportunities to be gain experience in radiotherapy.
Depending on the interests of the successful applicant, support will be given to pursue an interest in Medical Education or a Quality Improvement Project. The department has a good record of such projects being successful with presentations or posters nationally.
The post holder will join a highly supportive team, including advance nurse practitioners, Oncology Speciality Doctors and Oncology SpRs. This post is not a training post, but clinical experience and supervision will be similar to junior SpRs.
There is an active clinical research programme, with opportunities to be involved with trial recruitment.
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Application Criteria
Essential
Desirable
Application Criteria
Essential
Desirable
Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Cheltenham General Hospital
Cheltenham
GL53 7AN
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Cheltenham General Hospital
Cheltenham
GL53 7AN
Employer's website
About the company
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