Barts Health NHS Trust

Trust Doctor(eqv to ST3+) in Clinical Oncology

The closing date is 01 February 2026

Job summary

TRUST DOCTOR (eqv to ST3+) IN CLINICAL ONCOLOGY

Available from March 2026 for a six month periodBoth 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 Speciality.

Barts Health NHS Trust has an international reputation for providing excellent cancer care. The centre is a major tertiary referral centre for all forms of adult malignant disease for the 1.5 million people in the City and North-East London. The Cancer Centre also provides specialist services for patients from Essex and across the country. Opened in 2011, the Cancer Centre has 75 acute inpatient beds across four wards, which includes a bone marrow transplantation unit undertaking 140 transplants a year. Two wards are designated for Solid Tumour Oncology and the other two for Haemato-Oncology. The Cancer Centre has two chemotherapy day units and provides outreach services to Whipps Cross, Newham and Homerton hospitals. The St. Bartholomew's Cancer Centre is an integral part of the Cancer Research UK Clinical Academic Unit and Barts Institute of Cancer.

Experienced doctors who have completed Core Medical Training or equivalent are invited to apply.

Main duties of the job

This post is at ST3 level and would suit a doctor looking to a career in Clinical oncology, medical oncology or 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 also the wider multi-disciplinary team in a Cancer Centre. Oncology inpatients are managed on 5A and 5B wards in the new Barts Cancer Centre. There are 32 inpatient beds. The inpatient service is supported by dedicated ward staff with expertise in oncology nursing and physiotherapy as well as a team of clinical nurse specialists.

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

Applications for the above post are invited from suitably qualified doctors. Experience in Oncology or Haematology is desirable. Similarly, research fellows committed to Medical Oncology, Clinical Oncology, or Haematology and looking for a post to apply for an NTN from are encouraged to apply. MRCP is desirable but not mandatory.

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.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Date posted

20 January 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£50,175 to £67,610 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

259-MED7748609SBH

Job locations

St Bartholomew's Hospital

West Smithfield

London

EC1A 7BE

Job description

Job responsibilities

a) Provision of in patient care and out patient care including management of patients receiving chemotherapy and radiotherapy

b) Admissions and discharge procedures.

c) Checking of results and communicating with other medical staff and General Practitioners

d) Involvement in MDT function

e) Active involvement in Postgraduate Teaching available in department

f) Active involvement in research and quality improvement projects

Job description

Job responsibilities

a) Provision of in patient care and out patient care including management of patients receiving chemotherapy and radiotherapy

b) Admissions and discharge procedures.

c) Checking of results and communicating with other medical staff and General Practitioners

d) Involvement in MDT function

e) Active involvement in Postgraduate Teaching available in department

f) Active involvement in research and quality improvement projects

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Full registration with GMC
MB BS, or equivalent

Desirable

MRCP(UK)
Current ALS certification

Knowledge

Essential

General medical knowledge and relevance to oncological emergencies

Training Expected

Essential

Background in acute medicine on call Internal Medicine Training or equivalent (at least two years experience in this field

Desirable

Oncology experience

Personal Skills

Essential

Good communication skills
Understanding of the importance of the patient as the central focus of care
The ability to prioritise tasks and information appropriately
Understanding of the importance of working effectively with others
Understanding of the principles of equality and diversity

Personal Qualities

Essential

Self motivated
Able to work in teams
Ability to work under pressure
Reliable work record
Demonstration of appropriate professional behaviour, eg, integrity, honesty, confidentiality as set out in the GMCs 'Good Medical Practice 2006'

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Full registration with GMC
MB BS, or equivalent

Desirable

MRCP(UK)
Current ALS certification

Knowledge

Essential

General medical knowledge and relevance to oncological emergencies

Training Expected

Essential

Background in acute medicine on call Internal Medicine Training or equivalent (at least two years experience in this field

Desirable

Oncology experience

Personal Skills

Essential

Good communication skills
Understanding of the importance of the patient as the central focus of care
The ability to prioritise tasks and information appropriately
Understanding of the importance of working effectively with others
Understanding of the principles of equality and diversity

Personal Qualities

Essential

Self motivated
Able to work in teams
Ability to work under pressure
Reliable work record
Demonstration of appropriate professional behaviour, eg, integrity, honesty, confidentiality as set out in the GMCs 'Good Medical Practice 2006'

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

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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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

St Bartholomew's Hospital

West Smithfield

London

EC1A 7BE

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

St Bartholomew's Hospital

West Smithfield

London

EC1A 7BE

Employer's website

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