Senior Clinical Fellow in Breast Medical Oncology

Job overview

Clinical Fellow in Breast Medical Oncology ST3-ST5 (MT04) (no on‑call commitments)

Appointment to this post offers excellent experience of medical oncology for those wishing to pursue a career in this field. There is an active postgraduate teaching programme and all oncology trainees (or equivalent) are expected to attend. The department has a wide portfolio of clinical trials and an active clinical research programme. Post holders will work directly with one or more Consultant Oncologists and alongside other oncology specialist trainees.

Experience in Medical Oncology at ST level is essential. All candidates should have full registration with the GMC and MRCP or equivalent is essential.

This is a full‑time post based at UCH to start from May 2026. The post is for 12 months. The post will involve an opportunity to work with the Breast medical oncology team and gain experience in clinical and trial management in a renowned tertiary cancer centre with multidisciplinary input and strong research interests.

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top‑quality patient care, excellent education, and world‑class research. We provide services across eight sites.

• Medical degree
• Membership of the Royal College of Physicians or equivalent
• GMC registration (Non‑UK trained doctors must be on the GMC register by date of appointment having completed both PLAB1 &
  2)
• Completed core medical training or equivalent

• Knowledge of the Clinical Governance framework of the NHS (including research governance) and understanding of current changes in the organisation and management structures of the NHS. Ability to act within these parameters.

• Experience in medical oncology
• Experience of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Desirable:
  Ongoing or completed higher specialist training in medical oncology; clinical audit experience; experience of laboratory research.

• Ability and commitment to teach in a clinical setting
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload, delegate responsibility as appropriate and supervise staff
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work cooperatively in a multidisciplinary setting
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment & on own initiative
• Understanding of research methodology
• Presentation skills

• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written. Good command of written and spoken English.

At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives.

Flexible working is supported and staff can apply from the beginning of employment.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

All correspondence regarding your application will be via email. The emails will be sent via TRAC.jobs, not via NHS Jobs. Please check your inbox regularly. If you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, assume you have not been shortlisted.