Job summary
Exceptional exposure. Complex case mix. World-leading consultants.
HCA Healthcare UK at University College Hospital is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Resident Doctor to join our Haematology & Oncology service, with a particular focus on our JACIE-accredited Stem Cell Transplant Unit (SCTU). This role is ideal for post-MRCP clinicians looking to consolidate their acute medical expertise and gain high-quality experience in a world-class private healthcare setting before progressing into specialty training.
Main duties of the job
As a Resident Doctor with HCA UK, you will work independently within your competency, delivering high-quality medical care to a broad range of haematology and oncology inpatients with both acute and complex long-term conditions. Under the supervision of the Consultant in Charge or a leading UCLH Professor, you will:
Provide day-to-day inpatient medical management, including clerking planned and unplanned admissions, undertaking daily ward rounds, and leading routine clinical reviews.
Manage acutely unwell patients, respond to medical emergencies, and contribute to end-of-life care as required.
About us
Why HCA UK?
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has grown to become one of the worlds leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we are one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medications, and facilities.
As part of a large, established multisite healthcare group, we offer unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, alongside working conditions that prioritise both mental and physical wellbeing.
We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. Thats why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution our colleagues make every day.
For 40-hour full-time contracts, 264 hours of annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), increasing with service, with the option to buy or sell leave. Pro-rata for part-time contracts.
Private healthcare insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals.
Private pension contributions, increasing with length of service.
Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme.
Group Life Assurance from day one.
Critical illness cover.
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
Corporate staff discounts across all facilities, including maternity packages at The Portland.
A comprehensive range of flexible health, protection, and lifestyle benefits.
Paid indemnity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Resident Doctor Haematology/Oncology.
Location: London, HCA Healthcare UK (Private Healthcare) at University College Hospital
Hours: Full or Part Time Hours available.
Shifts:Days: 10 hours. Nights: 14.5 hours
The 4-week rota will include a fair and flexible mix of day and night shifts, including weekdays and weekends.
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £74000 and upwards depending on experience.
Benefits: Full details below. This includes paid indemnity, paid study leave, private medical insurance, and a wide range of free financial and wellbeing support.
What you will do
As a Resident Doctor with HCA UK, you will work independently within your competency, delivering high-quality medical care to a broad range of haematology and oncology inpatients with both acute and complex long-term conditions. Under the supervision of the Consultant in Charge or a leading UCLH Professor, you will:
Provide day-to-day inpatient medical management, including clerking planned and unplanned admissions, undertaking daily ward rounds, and leading routine clinical reviews.
Manage acutely unwell patients, respond to medical emergencies, and contribute to end-of-life care as required.
Support continuity of care across both inpatient and outpatient pathways in partnership with our established multidisciplinary team.
This role offers an exceptional breadth of exposure rarely available outside major teaching centres:
Stem cell transplant expertise within a highly specialised JACIE-accredited SCTU, managing autologous and allogeneic transplant patients.
Hands-on experience with novel and advanced therapies, including CAR-T, bispecific antibodies, and tumour-infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) therapies.
Regularly rostered time in our Haematology Day Unit, gaining exposure to chemotherapy delivery, supportive care, and outpatient haematology management.
Direct, close working relationships with internationally recognised Haematology and Oncology Consultants and Professors.
A supportive clinical environment with dedicated HCA-employed Resident Doctors and clear clinical governance structures.
What You Will Bring
GMC Registration and License to Practice in the UK
Completed Foundation Years training and additionally at minimum IMT-2 or Core Medical Train (CM2) / equivalent experience.
At least 1 year's experience in Haematology/Oncology.
Full MRCP required.
Confidence in managing acutely unwell patients and complex medical presentations.
An interest in haematology, oncology, stem cell transplantation, or broader internal medicine specialties.
Strong communication skills and a commitment to delivering exceptional patient-centred care within a high-performing private healthcare environment.
How We Can Support Your Development
Access to a dedicated study budget and study leave for courses relevant to your specialty.
Access to a comprehensive learning academy, including enrolment on courses and Harvard Business School case review forums.
Grants and sponsorship for research, as well as funding for personal development through courses such as the Executive Masters in Medical Leadership (in partnership with Bayes Business School), MBAs, or PhDs.
Opportunities to work closely with globally recognised professors and medical mentors to produce publications, papers, or research outputs.
Culture and Values
At HCA UK, we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and experiences each of us brings, knowing that when you feel seen, heard, and supported, you can be at your best for our patients and each other.
Our mission is simple: above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life. To achieve this, we live by four core values:
Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique.
Kindness and Compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion.
Honesty, Integrity, and Fairness: We act with absolute honesty, integrity, and fairness.
Loyalty, Respect, and Dignity: We treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family.
Reasonable Adjustments
We believe everyone should feel comfortable bringing their full self to work and have equal access to opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements and offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Resident Doctor Haematology/Oncology.
Location: London, HCA Healthcare UK (Private Healthcare) at University College Hospital
Hours: Full or Part Time Hours available.
Shifts:Days: 10 hours. Nights: 14.5 hours
The 4-week rota will include a fair and flexible mix of day and night shifts, including weekdays and weekends.
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £74000 and upwards depending on experience.
Benefits: Full details below. This includes paid indemnity, paid study leave, private medical insurance, and a wide range of free financial and wellbeing support.
What you will do
As a Resident Doctor with HCA UK, you will work independently within your competency, delivering high-quality medical care to a broad range of haematology and oncology inpatients with both acute and complex long-term conditions. Under the supervision of the Consultant in Charge or a leading UCLH Professor, you will:
Provide day-to-day inpatient medical management, including clerking planned and unplanned admissions, undertaking daily ward rounds, and leading routine clinical reviews.
Manage acutely unwell patients, respond to medical emergencies, and contribute to end-of-life care as required.
Support continuity of care across both inpatient and outpatient pathways in partnership with our established multidisciplinary team.
This role offers an exceptional breadth of exposure rarely available outside major teaching centres:
Stem cell transplant expertise within a highly specialised JACIE-accredited SCTU, managing autologous and allogeneic transplant patients.
Hands-on experience with novel and advanced therapies, including CAR-T, bispecific antibodies, and tumour-infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) therapies.
Regularly rostered time in our Haematology Day Unit, gaining exposure to chemotherapy delivery, supportive care, and outpatient haematology management.
Direct, close working relationships with internationally recognised Haematology and Oncology Consultants and Professors.
A supportive clinical environment with dedicated HCA-employed Resident Doctors and clear clinical governance structures.
What You Will Bring
GMC Registration and License to Practice in the UK
Completed Foundation Years training and additionally at minimum IMT-2 or Core Medical Train (CM2) / equivalent experience.
At least 1 year's experience in Haematology/Oncology.
Full MRCP required.
Confidence in managing acutely unwell patients and complex medical presentations.
An interest in haematology, oncology, stem cell transplantation, or broader internal medicine specialties.
Strong communication skills and a commitment to delivering exceptional patient-centred care within a high-performing private healthcare environment.
How We Can Support Your Development
Access to a dedicated study budget and study leave for courses relevant to your specialty.
Access to a comprehensive learning academy, including enrolment on courses and Harvard Business School case review forums.
Grants and sponsorship for research, as well as funding for personal development through courses such as the Executive Masters in Medical Leadership (in partnership with Bayes Business School), MBAs, or PhDs.
Opportunities to work closely with globally recognised professors and medical mentors to produce publications, papers, or research outputs.
Culture and Values
At HCA UK, we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and experiences each of us brings, knowing that when you feel seen, heard, and supported, you can be at your best for our patients and each other.
Our mission is simple: above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life. To achieve this, we live by four core values:
Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique.
Kindness and Compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion.
Honesty, Integrity, and Fairness: We act with absolute honesty, integrity, and fairness.
Loyalty, Respect, and Dignity: We treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family.
Reasonable Adjustments
We believe everyone should feel comfortable bringing their full self to work and have equal access to opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements and offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace.
Person Specification
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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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
