Clinical Development Fellow Department: Specialist Oncology Services

About the Employer

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non‑clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

The Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre is looking to appoint six Clinical Development Fellows – two starting in February 2025 for 12 months and four from August 2025. The programme provides training in all aspects of oncology and opportunities for palliative medicine and clinical haematology placements. Under the supervision of the oncology consultants and specialty trainees, the fellows will participate in the management of patients with cancer at a ward level.

Opportunities also exist for access to outpatient clinics, radiotherapy, an Acute Oncology Assessment Unit and an Enhanced Care Unit.

Monday to Friday with day, backshift, nights and weekend shifts.

Fixed‑term post for 12 months.

Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre.

• Manage patients with cancer at a ward level under supervision of oncology consultants.
• Access outpatient clinics, radiotherapy, Acute Oncology Assessment Unit and Enhanced Care Unit.
• Complete at least one audit project and present it at a national or international meeting during the fellowship.

• Desirable: MRCP (UK/I) or equivalent by commencement of post.
• Experience in oncology, palliative medicine or clinical haematology is advantageous.

Fellows have the opportunity to enhance their CV through specific interview technique advice from senior consultants, regular meetings with supervisors, and by completing audit projects that may be presented at national or international meetings.

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

• Dr N O’Rourke, Consultant Clinical Oncologist –
• Dr E Burns, Consultant Palliative Medicine –
• Mrs M Gray, Clinical Service Manager –

This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application as soon as possible. Applicants who have not undertaken a UK foundation programme within 3.5 years of the advertised post start date may be asked to submit a Certificate of Readiness to Enter Specialty Training (CREST). The CREST form must be completed by a consultant who has worked with you for a minimum continuous period of three months whole‑time equivalent wholly within the 3.5 years prior to the advertised post start date.

NHSGGC recognises the importance of work‑life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHSGGC encourages applications from all sections of the community and is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer and welcomes applications from across the Armed Forces community.

Candidates must provide original and authentic responses. The use of artificial intelligence or other third‑party assistance to generate or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. Failure to comply may result in withdrawal of the application.