Senior Clinical Fellow in Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology

Go back University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Senior Clinical Fellow in Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology The closing date is 21 December 2025 Appointment to this post offers excellent experience of medical oncology for those wishing to pursue a career in this field. There is an active postgraduate teaching programme and all oncology trainees (or equivalent) are expected to attend. The department has a wide portfolio of clinical trials and an active clinical research programme. Post holders will work directly with one or more Consultant Oncologists and alongside other oncology specialist trainees. Experience in Medical Oncology at ST level is essential. All candidates should have full registration with the GMC by date of appointment and MRCP or equivalent is essential. The post is for 6 months only starting in January 2026. Main duties of the job This is a full‑time post based at UCH to start in January 2026 for a period of 6 months only. The post will involve an opportunity to work with the gastrointestinal medical oncology team and gain experience in clinical and trial management in a renowned tertiary cancer centre with multidisciplinary input and strong research interests. About us University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top‑quality patient care, excellent education, and world‑class research. We provide first‑class acute and specialist services across eight sites: University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing) National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals University College Hospital Grafton Way Building Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre The Hospital for Tropical Diseases University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology. Job responsibilities For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description. Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application. Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff* * UCLH top trust to work at in England – In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row. UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff. To find out more, visit: Flexible working. To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH? Person Specification Knowledge and Qualifications Membership of the Royal College of Physicians or equivalent GMC registration – Non‑UK trained doctors must be on the GMC register by date of appointment having completed both PLAB1 & 2 Completed core medical training or equivalent Knowledge of the Clinical Governance framework of the NHS (including Research governance) and understanding of current changes in the organisation and management structures of the NHS. Ability to act within these parameters Experience Experience in medical oncology Experience of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels Undergoing or completed higher specialist training in medical oncology Experience of laboratory research Skills and Abilities Ability to organise and prioritise workload, to delegate responsibility as appropriate and to supervise staff Good inter‑personal skills with an ability to work co‑operatively in a multidisciplinary setting Ability to work effectively within a team environment & on own initiative Ability and commitment to teach in a clinical setting Communication Excellent communication skills – verbal and written. Good command of written and spoken English 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. University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust £73,992 a year per annum plus London weighting #J-18808-Ljbffr