At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver high-quality medical care in haematology and oncology, managing complex cases.
- Company: Join HCA Healthcare UK, a leading private healthcare provider with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, flexible working hours, and extensive professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible working arrangements and a commitment to employee wellbeing.
- Why this job: Gain exceptional exposure to advanced therapies and work alongside world-renowned consultants.
- Qualifications: GMC registration, MRCP, and experience in haematology/oncology required.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
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
- 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.
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