At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver high-quality medical care to haematology and oncology inpatients, managing complex cases.
- Company: Join HCA Healthcare UK, a leading private healthcare provider in London.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, private healthcare, generous leave, and extensive professional development support.
- Other info: Flexible working hours and a supportive environment for career progression.
- Why this job: Gain exceptional experience in a world-class setting with renowned consultants and advanced therapies.
- Qualifications: GMC Registration, completed Foundation Years, MRCP, and experience in Haematology/Oncology required.
The predicted salary is between 74000 - 80000 £ per year.
Location: London, HCA Healthcare UK (Private Healthcare) at University College Hospital (UCH)
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-£80000 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.
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.
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.
Why HCA UK?
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has grown to become one of the world’s 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. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution our colleagues make every day.
As a Resident Doctor in Haematology/Oncology, you will be eligible for:
- 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.
- Discounts with over 800 major retailers.
- Access to wellbeing support tools through our Thrive 365 channels, onsite mental health first aiders, and free counselling (up to six sessions per annum).
- Paid indemnity.
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.
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