Non-Resident Fellow - Oncology

We have an exciting opportunity for a Non-Resident Fellow to join our Oncology team at The London Clinic located in Central London (Close to Regents Park & Baker Street tube stations). This role is located at our state-of-the-art Cancer Centre in Central London, and we are offering a highly competitive salary, which can include additional funding and support with educational/training fees.

The London Clinic is one of the UK's largest private hospitals, where we pride ourselves on our values, and putting the patient at the heart of everything we do. We have a total of 8 premises, and state-of-the-art facilities where we perform highly complex procedures as well as routine surgery and medicine. Our consultants are leaders in their respective fields; most are also affiliated to leading university hospitals in London, which makes this a unique opportunity to develop your skills and be part of a dedicated and forward-thinking team.

The Oncology provision is provided by a team of 4 Resident Oncology Fellows, supported by 6 Non-Resident medical staff working Mon-Fri. There is also resident cover provided with an Intensive Care Fellow of our 13 Intensive Care beds, and 4 Resident Fellows (RMOs) who provide 24/7 provision for the non-oncology / haematology beds, as well as 4 Non-Resident Fellows covering this service.

As a Non-Resident Oncology Fellow, you will provide clinical and medical support to the patients on the Oncology ward, and Outpatient Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy Units, through the provision of general patient care and medical procedures.

Job Type: Full-Time, 1 or 2 year fixed term contract, with possibility of further extension.

Hours/Shifts: WTE is 44 hours per week Inc. 4 hours CPD, working 8am-5pm (1 hour for lunch) Monday to Friday, plus up to 1 in 4 Saturday morning sessions (9am-1pm). There may also be the option to support a PHD or higher degree of study and reduce the working hours.

Our medical team is willing to actively work with you to help navigate your particular requirements. So, if you need a break and a versatile work-life balance please let us know as we would love to discuss with you. We are open to informal visits if you would like to explore your potential and the possibilities at The London Clinic.

Salary: £61,875 per annum, negotiable depending on skills and experience.

Benefits package: Contributory pension scheme (total annual contribution up to 20%). Private Medical Healthcare. 33 days annual leave (Inclusive of bank holidays). Season ticket travel loan, family friendly benefits, and a wide range of discounts with a variety of retailers/services, plus much more.

We also offer excellent career development; with clear career pathways and access to further education. If you are pursuing a higher degree in conjunction with this post, we would consider funding some part of your course/bench fees from our charitable funds. Funding is also available for external CPD, meetings and courses.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for the clinical care and supervision of Oncology inpatients and outpatients, conducting assessment and clinical evaluations (Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy) in conjunction with the Consultants and multidisciplinary teams, including rewriting of drug charts, writing up TTOs etc.
• Work closely with the Consultants and nursing staff to support patient treatments and management of symptom control, as appropriate.
• Support management of acute oncological conditions including neutropenia sepsis, treatment related toxicities and other oncological emergencies.
• Participate on daily ward rounds and unit meetings, as well as ensuring all records are efficiently and accurately maintained and utilised, for reporting and audit procedures.
• Attend to emergencies and urgent requests from the senior nursing staff in the absence of the admitting Consultant, and you will also form part of the acute Oncology steering group.

Skills & Experience

• Full GMC Registration with License to Practice as well as an MBBS or equivalent as well as an Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Intermediate Life support qualification.
• Completion of General Medical Training (FY1/2) with post qualification medical/surgical experience.
• Experience of acute medicine and high dependency / intensive care and confident in the initial management of a deteriorating patient.
• Ability to assess and manage patients presenting with acute oncological symptoms, as well as performing all routine clinical procedures with the ability to interpret standard investigations, including blood results (FBCX, coagulation and biochemistry), blood gases, ECG and CXR.
• Effective communication and clinical decision-making skills, with the ability to form strong relationships with patients, colleagues and consultants.
• Highly self-motivated, confident, articulate, diplomatic and tactful with a polite, friendly and courteous manner.

The London Clinic has charitable status which is fundamental to our identity and how we operate, enabling our teams to invest in treatments, technology and facilities that benefit our patients, staff and the wider community.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all adults at risk, children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices during our selection process. Pre-employment checks are undertaken in accordance with industry standards and regulations, and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). If you would like further information about our safer recruitment policy then please contact a member of our recruitment team.

The London Clinic is proud of its diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We absolutely welcome applicants from underrepresented groups; if you think you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply - we would love to hear from you regardless of your background.