Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Junior Clinical Fellow ST1/2 in Oncology

The closing date is 20 December 2025

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Oncology Team as a Clinical Fellow working at Southend Hospital.

Recent strategic developments across the STP have seen the creation of a single integrated medical team for Oncology working across the three acute sites.

You will be based at Southend University Hospital. The post is not recognised for training however, support in developing a Learning Portfolio and regular educational appraisal with a Consultant Educator will be available.

The Trust has an excellent Postgraduate Medical Centre which carries a full programme of events and offers access to a Medical Library.

You will provide cover for colleagues' annual leave and other authorised absences and to ensure that proper clinical records are made and maintained.

Ensure that all inpatients are regularly reviewed and appropriate management plans are in place for all patients and to undertake continuing medical education facilitated by funded study leave.

Participate in clinical audit, and to maintain proper clinical records for this purpose and to undertake administrative duties associated with the care of patients.

Main duties of the job

This post will provide good experience for career development within oncology. Although the post is particularly related to the Oncology wards, there will be opportunities to undertake outpatient work within the time table.

Provide oncological support to patients in Southend University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, working in conjunction with Consultants, junior doctors and palliative care nursing team.

Manage patients and provide advice and support to other clinical teams within Southend University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and, if necessary, other sites for occasional cross over.

Assessment of patients having inpatient chemotherapy

Support junior doctors on Oncology wards

To participate and attend the relevant MDMs which are key to patient management.

To provide cover (where appropriate) for colleagues periods of leaveTo participate in the Acute Oncology Service, and the registrar on-call rota

To cover chemotherapy unit, if required in cases of A/L etc.

Multidisciplinary team working is a key component of the working in the department.

To work alongside colleagues across the multi-disciplinary team to ensure a high quality and safe service for patients is maintained at all times.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust

Date posted

18 December 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£52,656 to £65,048 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-MED-SO-8351

Job locations

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff-on-Sea

SS0 0RY

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting Clinical Fellow ST1/2 in Oncology role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting Clinical Fellow ST1/2 in Oncology role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice

Desirable

MRCP

Eligibility

Essential

Eligibility to work in the UK
Full GMC registration

Team Work

Essential

Evidence of Team Work

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in NHS

Desirable

Experience of working in oncology and associated specialties.

Communication

Essential

Effective communication skills: demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication and capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice

Desirable

MRCP

Eligibility

Essential

Eligibility to work in the UK
Full GMC registration

Team Work

Essential

Evidence of Team Work

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in NHS

Desirable

Experience of working in oncology and associated specialties.

Communication

Essential

Effective communication skills: demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication and capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation

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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff-on-Sea

SS0 0RY

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff-on-Sea

SS0 0RY

Employer's website

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