Specialty Doctor in Oncology

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Oncology Specialty Doctor to join the Oncology team at St Luke's Cancer Centre at the Royal Surrey Hospital (RSH).

Here at St Luke's, we aim to provide first class, high quality care for all of our patients in a friendly and professional setting. Our services have received national recognition and praise and our patients benefit from the latest and most innovative treatments available, delivered by a team of committed and highly skilled staff. You will be joining our team of 29 oncologists, supported by a team of Specialist Registrars, Specialty Doctors, SHOs, AHP's and Specialist Nurses.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will be based at the RSH in Guildford providing a high level of medical care to the Oncology patients in the outpatient clinics. The job plan will involve travelling to our local outreach partner oncology sites to provide clinic cover, as well as working on the Guildford site.

There will be an expectation to work within the tumour group teams, covering the service, where required. This may require travelling to any of our outreach partner sites. Excellent communication and team working will be required with the tumour teams. The post holder will also be required to cover regular on call duties, as per the contract.

This is a 10PA post consisting of outpatient clinics, ward work, AOS, MDT meetings, radiotherapy and chemotherapy prescribing. In order to fulfil the responsibilities of this post you must be eligible for full GMC registration. This is a new post within the department and will be a permanent appointment.

About us

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

We have received an overall Good rating from the CQC with Medical care (including older peoples care), End of Life Care and Maternity services being deemed Outstanding by the CQC.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

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Date posted

21 March 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£59,175 to £95,400 a year per annum depending on experience, plus London Weighting

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

384-SD-EMF18078

Job locations

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Egerton Road

Guildford, Surrey

GU2 7XX

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Royal Surrey County Hospital Foundation Trust provides specialist Cancer and Haemato-Oncological care, including complex Cancer surgery, to the population of the South West Surrey and Hampshire, a catchment area of approximately 1.4 million. Non-surgical oncological treatment for these patients is provided at the St. Lukes Cancer Centre, which is an integral part of the Trust. There are close links with surrounding cancer units and the Surrey Clinical Research Centre.

For an informal discussion regarding this post please contact: Dr Otter, Deputy Chief of service on sophie.otter1@nhs.net , or Marianne Dabbs Associate Director for Operations in Oncology on marianne.dabbs@nhs.net .

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications / Registration

Essential

Full GMC Registration with license to practice
At least four years of postgraduate training, two of which are in a relevant specialty
FRCR or Equivalent

Experience

Essential

Oncology expertise in specialist tumour group
Fully trained Specialist in chosen field, experience in Clinical Oncology
Ability to offer opinion on and take independent responsibility for Oncology patients in the specialist tumour group

Person Specification

Qualifications / Registration

Essential

Full GMC Registration with license to practice
At least four years of postgraduate training, two of which are in a relevant specialty
FRCR or Equivalent

Experience

Essential

Oncology expertise in specialist tumour group
Fully trained Specialist in chosen field, experience in Clinical Oncology
Ability to offer opinion on and take independent responsibility for Oncology patients in the specialist tumour group

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).