Job summary
The Immunotherapy Service at the Beacon Centre is an innovative and pioneering service delivering specialist immuno oncology (IO) support within the Oncology Department and across the Trust. The service includes:
Immunotherapy preassessment and toxicity clinics
Ambulatory pathways to manage low grade adverse events
Inpatient outreach for the management of complex IO toxicities
Education and support for patients, medical colleagues, and allied health professionals
Prospective data collection supporting audit, research, and service development
The immunotherapy clinical team contributes to regional and national policy development, through establishment of the South West Immunotherapy Group (SWIG) as a SWAG Cancer Alliance Clinical Advisory Group, representation on the Board of Trustees of the Immuno Oncology Clinical Network (IOCN) and membership of the UK SACT Board.
This post offers a unique opportunity for a trainee with an interest in immunotherapy to advance specialist IO knowledge and contribute to an evolving and dynamic field of oncology.
Main duties of the job
The appointee will undertake two clinics per week, including:
An immunotherapy preassessment and toxicity clinic
A tumoursite--specific oncology clinic supporting IO treatment delivery
Participate in IO patient huddles and multidisciplinary discussions.
They will assess and manage patients admitted with acute immunotherapy related toxicities and support the IO specialist nursing team in clinical and service activities.
Use dedicated job planned time for research and project work
Contribute to audits, quality improvement projects, and service innovation
Engage in regional and national collaborative work with opportunities for publication
Target Start date: August 2026
1 year Fixed Term contract
Working Monday - Friday
About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
- Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
- NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
- Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
- A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Oncology Clinical Fellow in Immunotherapy Job Description for further details about this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Oncology Clinical Fellow in Immunotherapy Job Description for further details about this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with current licence to practise by start date
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- NTN in Clinical or Medical Oncology; completion of training to ST4 level or above with an ARCP Outcome 1
Experience
Essential
- Complete and accurate employment history
- Evidence that career progression aligns with personal circumstances
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit
- Ability to work effectively within multiprofessional teams
Desirable
- Peer reviewed publications (including book chapters, editorial roles, case reports)
- Presentations at regional, national, or international meetings
- Evidence of teaching activity with feedback
- Experience in clinical governance and service improvement
- Demonstrable audit cycle completion, presentation of results, and supervision of audit work
- Participation in oncology related QI projects with measurable outcomes
- Leadership experience with tangible outputs
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
- Initiative, drive, and leadership potential
- Clear, well reasoned motivation for applying and evidence of career planning
- Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance framework and
- targets.
- Understanding of basic science research or clinical trial methodology
- Insight into immunotherapy use within UK oncology practice
- Evidence of a good standard of Literacy / English language skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with current licence to practise by start date
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- NTN in Clinical or Medical Oncology; completion of training to ST4 level or above with an ARCP Outcome 1
Experience
Essential
- Complete and accurate employment history
- Evidence that career progression aligns with personal circumstances
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit
- Ability to work effectively within multiprofessional teams
Desirable
- Peer reviewed publications (including book chapters, editorial roles, case reports)
- Presentations at regional, national, or international meetings
- Evidence of teaching activity with feedback
- Experience in clinical governance and service improvement
- Demonstrable audit cycle completion, presentation of results, and supervision of audit work
- Participation in oncology related QI projects with measurable outcomes
- Leadership experience with tangible outputs
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
- Initiative, drive, and leadership potential
- Clear, well reasoned motivation for applying and evidence of career planning
- Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance framework and
- targets.
- Understanding of basic science research or clinical trial methodology
- Insight into immunotherapy use within UK oncology practice
- Evidence of a good standard of Literacy / English language skills
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.
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.
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).
