Specialty Doctor in Clinical Oncology

Specialty Doctor in Clinical Oncology (RCR Oncology Collab Pilot Prog)

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Closing date: 17 August 2026

Applications are invited from for the full-time post of Specialty Doctor in Clinical Oncology for a fixed term period of 23 months, based at the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital. Please note is advert is aimed exclusively for doctors enrolled within the Royal College of Radiologists Oncology Collaboration Pilot Programme, which aims to provide a supported pathway for overseas doctors to join the NHS working as a senior doctor in Clinical Oncology.

Please do not apply for this role if not enrolled in this programme. Applications received from doctors not enrolled in this programme will not be shortlisted.

This is a fixed term (23 months) full‑time speciality grade post aimed at overseas doctors at ST7-8 level with a view to completing a portfolio pathway for entrance onto the GMC specialist register as a clinical/oncologist in the UK.

Medical cover will be provided for the Acute Oncology Service

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).

Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state‑of‑the‑art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world‑class care to our local communities.

Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Date posted: 03 August 2026

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Specialty Doctor

Salary: £63,696 to £102,689 a year

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 23 months

Working pattern: Full-time

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Job locations: Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5DW
, United Kingdom

Applicants will be expected to be fully registered with the General Medical Council and hold current RCR membership. Candidates must have the full FRCR qualification and a minimum of 3 years experience at postgraduate level in clinical/ radiation oncology, including a minimum of 12 months experience in managing acutely unwell oncology patients with minimal supervision. Candidates should also have evidence of clinical practice in Clinical or Radiation Oncology for a minimum of 4 years Full Time Equivalent (FTC) out of the last 5 years.

In‑patient oncology service provision takes place on Yeo ward, a 23‑bedded unit taking direct admissions of acutely unwell oncology patients from home, as well as patients admitted electively for treatment. Our day‑case unit is located on Cherrybrook where patients receive systemic anti‑cancer treatment and Yarty Day Case which provides initial assessment from our Acute Oncology team.

Monday to Friday 9‑5pm with occasional weekend and evening working as part of the Oncology registrar rota.

To be confirmed.

Dr Kate Scatchard (Clinical Director) on or

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