About this role
Job summary
The post will have outpatient clinics, experience of systemic anti cancer therapy delivery and will also support the Acute Oncology Service (AOS) at the RFH site. The post is available from December 2026 for a period of 3 months. The post holder will work directly with Consultant Oncologists, the AOS nursing staff, Oncology Specialist Trainees and junior grade doctors in assessing and managing patients presenting with acute oncology presentations. The successful applicant will also have exposure to oncology out-patient clinics, radiotherapy planning, SACT prescribing and clinical trials.Experience in Oncology would be desirable, however, it is not essential and the work commitments will be adjusted to that of a more junior, or more senior level. Experience in Internal Medicine at IMT2 or equivalent level isrequired. The Royal Free is a major centre for both common and rarer cancers including Hepatobiliary Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumours, Melanoma and Renal Cancer. Clinical and Medical Oncology work closely with each other and with other teams in the hospital to provide a multi-disciplinary approach to cancer. There is an active clinical research programme and a wide portfolio of clinical trials supported by research nurses, and the post holder would be expected to contribute to the portfolio of ongoing research, audit and quality improvement projects within the department, and will be supported to present data at national/international meetings.
Main duties of the job
A proposed timetable is as follows although the final arrangements of these sessions will be by mutual agreement with the successful candidate (taking into account any specific training needs of tumour sites of interest) and the Clinical Service Lead.
Monday
09.00-13.00 Royal Free hospital Lung Clinic
13.00-17.00 Clinic prep/ Admin
Tuesday
09.00-13.00 Royal Free Hospital Renal Clinic
13.00-17.00 Lung MDT/ Admin
Wednesday
09.00-13.00 Renal SMDT
13.00-1700 Royal Free Hospital Renal Clinic
Thursday
09.00 - 13.00 Professional Development
13.00-17.00 Lung Radiotherapy planning/ clinic
Friday
09.00-13.00 Barnet Hospital Lung clinic
13.00-17.00 Admin
The exact timetable is determined depending on the interests and
educational requirements. The post incorporates training in chemotherapy,
immunotherapy, exposure to clinical trials and dedicated admin time for audit/research.
The post holder would also support the AOS service as the AOS SpR for a half-a-week at a time, 9-5pm Tuesday-Friday or, 8-5pm Saturday-Monday at a frequency of 1 in 13, as part of the Oncology SpR rota, and attracts an on call supplement. During the AOS weeks the post holder would not be expected to attend outpatient clinic/research commitments and would have the opportunity to work with the inpatient palliative care team.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the topTherapy Services has a high profile within the Trust, being firmly committed to quality improvement, audit, service evaluation and improvement. We undertake yearly presentations of our achievements for the year; undertaking PDSA and QI projects to ensure we are delivering the most effective, safe and high quality service.For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description document which will provide a more detailed description of role and main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications Essential
oPrimary UK medical qualification (or equivalent) oFull MRCP oIn current clinical practice and on GMC register with license to practice
Desirable
oEvidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line
Skills and aptitudes Essential
oExcellent interpersonal skills oAbility to organise and manage administration duties related to outpatient clinics, chemotherapy prescribing, accurate record keeping in medical case notes oDemonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Experience Essential
oEvidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice
Desirable
oSignificant experience with cancer therapy oDemonstrate significant previous experience of working with early phase clinical trials
Personal Qualities & attributes Essential
oAbility to work in a team oGood interpersonal skills oCommitment to continuing medical education
Royal Free shared commitments Essential
o Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments.
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 Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Free Hospital
Pond Street
Hampstead Heath
NW3 2QG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)