Trust Doctor ST3-8 in Oncology

Job summary

There are two 1-year fixed term posts for a ST3-8 level Trust Grade Doctor in Oncology. This is a full-time post with funded extended hours (for service provision). The successful candidate will work along-side the Specialist Trust Grade residents in Clinical and Medical Oncology at the RUH and be trained via site specific attachments in SACT prescribing, and the non-surgical palliative and radical management of cancer.

This post will fully prepare the individual for successful application for a national training number in Clinical or Medical Oncology. It offers a unique opportunity to expand clinic skills and experience alongside development of broader professional skills. Applications are welcomed from individuals planning a career in Oncology.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will work with the team of Specialist Doctors in Medical and Clinical Oncology and cover the following:

• Consultant supervised Site-specific Oncology Clinics x 3 per week
• Attendance of relevant Site-specific Multidisciplinary meetings
• Contribution to Registrar extended hours rota and weekend on call 1:7
• Registrar grade cover of Oncology ward 1:7
• Registrar grade outreach service working with AOS team 2 mornings per week

Successful Candidates will be expected to undertake a relevant quality improvement project and contribute to the education within the department via journal club and junior resident supervision and teaching.

The above duties will be supervised by a named Clinical Supervisor and named Educational Supervisor. They may be revised or expanded.

About us

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