Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Specialty Doctor (GPwSI) in Oncology

The closing date is 26 October 2025

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Job summary

We have a fantastic opportunity to join our friendly department in the heart of beautiful Cornwall. Applications are invited for a fixed term post for 18 months as a Specialty Doctor in Oncology, working 6 clinical sessions.

This popular role focuses on the ongoing care of breast cancer patients and works alongside a large existing team of General Practitioners working in Oncology.

Working closely with the Oncology Consultants and wider team, you will be trained to assess and support cancer patients, building on an existing knowledge base, development will include the safe prescription of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy. The role is predominantly for the oversight of a new CDK4/6 pathway being a targeted tablet therapy for early breast cancer, working from peripheral sites across Cornwall, bringing care closer to the patient.

As the only Cancer Centre for the Duchy, the Sunrise Centre at RCHT provides a full range of cancer treatments for our patients as close to home as possible. We are early adopters of new treatments and have a large and active clinical trial portfolio, being second highest recruiters in the Peninsula. Alongside this quality of care, we also deliver in quantity, regularly being in the top 5 departments in the country for radiotherapy treatments per machine and treatment complexity.

We continue to be one of the highest scoring Trust in country in the National Cancer Patient Experience Survey with our highly trained specialist nurses notably praised.

Main duties of the job

This popular role focuses on the ongoing care in outpatients of cancerpatients and works as part of a large existing team of General Practitioners working in Oncology.

Working closely with the Oncology Consultants and wider team, you will be trained to assess and support cancer patients, including the safe prescription of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy.

You will be facilitated to participate in teaching and in Continuing Medical Education (CME).

Where possible, engagement in governance and audit activity is encouraged.

We want you to develop in this role, becoming an important part of our team. Senior Doctors with GP experience bring a rich body of experience to the team and provide useful context to patients living with and beyond cancer.

About us

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.

The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.

The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.

We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.

Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.

Details

Date posted

14 October 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£61,542 to £99,216 a year pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

156-MS-4346

Job locations

Treliske Hospital

Truro

TR1 3LJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

  • Identity Checks

  • Professional registration and qualification checks

  • Employment history and reference checks

  • Work health assessments

  • Criminal record check standards

  • Right to work checks

For further information please visit:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

  • We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when theallocatednumber of applications has been reached. Pleasesubmityour application at the earliest opportunity.

  • Agency interest will not be considered until this advert has closed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

  • Identity Checks

  • Professional registration and qualification checks

  • Employment history and reference checks

  • Work health assessments

  • Criminal record check standards

  • Right to work checks

For further information please visit:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

  • We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when theallocatednumber of applications has been reached. Pleasesubmityour application at the earliest opportunity.

  • Agency interest will not be considered until this advert has closed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent

Desirable

  • Post-graduate qualifications MRCGP

Eligibility

Essential

  • Eligible for Full Licence to Practice with the GMC

Desirable

  • Completed at demonstrable post-graduate training or equivalent on a LTFT basis

Experience

Essential

  • Previous NHS experience

Desirable

  • Experience in the relevant specialty to the application
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent

Desirable

  • Post-graduate qualifications MRCGP

Eligibility

Essential

  • Eligible for Full Licence to Practice with the GMC

Desirable

  • Completed at demonstrable post-graduate training or equivalent on a LTFT basis

Experience

Essential

  • Previous NHS experience

Desirable

  • Experience in the relevant specialty to the application

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).

Additional information

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 Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Treliske Hospital

Truro

TR1 3LJ


Employer's website

https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Treliske Hospital

Truro

TR1 3LJ


Employer's website

https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Clinical Oncologist

Dr Lucinda Gunn

lucinda.gunn@nhs.net

01872258301

Details

Date posted

14 October 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£61,542 to £99,216 a year pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

156-MS-4346

Job locations

Treliske Hospital

Truro

TR1 3LJ


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