Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

FY3 in Oncology

The closing date is 09 November 2025

Job summary

The post is available from December 2025 onwards on a 6 month fixed-term appointment with a view to extend to 12 months.

The postholder will, together with colleagues, be responsible for Oncology inpatient care. You will join a team of junior Drs/SpRs and consultants and likely to take part in a SpR or consultant led ward round.

All applicants must have full GMC registration.

You should have sufficient medical experience by the start of the post. MRCP or MRCS Part A or equivalent, alongside previous oncology experience is highly desirable.

Please note that successful completion of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is our accepted minimum language requirement.

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Main duties of the job

You will be part of multi-disciplinary teams incorporating Medical and Clinical Oncologists, Haematologists and Palliative Care Physicians and will be responsible for the care of inpatients under Consultants in these specialties. You will be expected to participate actively in the department's audit and clinical governance activities, as well as with the junior doctors' teaching programme. The posts include comprehensive induction, an educational programme and a full study leave allowance. You should have sufficient medical experience by the start of the post. MRCP or MRCS Part A or equivalent, alongside previous oncology experience is highly desirable.

As an organization we are committed to developing our services in ways that best suit the needs of our patients. This means that some staff groups will increasingly be asked to work a more flexible shift pattern so that we can offer services in the evenings or at weekends.

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About us

Oncology forms part of the Oncology and Haematology Clinical Directorate within Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital NHS Foundation trust (GSTFT). The department is internationally distinguished for its commitment to research & development and constantly strives for excellence through dedication and innovation. Oncology at GSTFT has entered a new and exciting phase with a state of the art cancer centre which was recently built on the Guy's site, this provides a single point for both diagnosis and treatment. The cancer centre is a hub for South East London providing specialist cancer services, training, development and research and allowing for better treatment and improved outcomes for patients. This is a great opportunity to join us and become part of a dynamic and encouraging team .We look forward to helping support your oncology career in world renowned and forward thinking environment.

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Details

Date posted

06 November 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£52,656 a year p.a excl. LZ

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

196-MED4988

Job locations

Guy's and St. Thomas' Hospital

London

SE1 9RT


Job description

Job responsibilities

The duties of the post are those of a Trust Appointed F3/ST1/ST2 Level Doctor. They will include day-to-day care of adult inpatients within the Oncology and Haematology Directorate in collaboration with other junior/senior staff. The inpatient care for cancer patients is based at Guys Hospital and currently comprises two wards and an additional ward for outlying patients.

The post-holder will predominantly gain experience in looking after oncology inpatients but are actively encouraged to get experience of the whole department including the acute oncology assessment unit, radiotherapy, clinics and the chemotherapy day unit.

Please see attachments for full JD/PS

Job description

Job responsibilities

The duties of the post are those of a Trust Appointed F3/ST1/ST2 Level Doctor. They will include day-to-day care of adult inpatients within the Oncology and Haematology Directorate in collaboration with other junior/senior staff. The inpatient care for cancer patients is based at Guys Hospital and currently comprises two wards and an additional ward for outlying patients.

The post-holder will predominantly gain experience in looking after oncology inpatients but are actively encouraged to get experience of the whole department including the acute oncology assessment unit, radiotherapy, clinics and the chemotherapy day unit.

Please see attachments for full JD/PS

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training/Professional Statutory Registration

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration and hold a licence to practise

Desirable

  • Other relevant postgraduate qualifications or equivalent
  • MRCP

Clinical Experience:

Essential

  • Completion of FY1 and FY2 role/level/competencies or equivalent

Desirable

  • Experience at Trust appointed IMT1/2/FY3 level doctor in one or more related specialty
  • Experience working in the NHS or similar health care system
  • Oncology experience

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Evidence of participation in well-founded audit projects

Research

Desirable

  • An ability to initiative pursue and complete clinical or basic medical research
Person Specification

Qualifications and Training/Professional Statutory Registration

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration and hold a licence to practise

Desirable

  • Other relevant postgraduate qualifications or equivalent
  • MRCP

Clinical Experience:

Essential

  • Completion of FY1 and FY2 role/level/competencies or equivalent

Desirable

  • Experience at Trust appointed IMT1/2/FY3 level doctor in one or more related specialty
  • Experience working in the NHS or similar health care system
  • Oncology experience

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Evidence of participation in well-founded audit projects

Research

Desirable

  • An ability to initiative pursue and complete clinical or basic medical research

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guy's and St. Thomas' Hospital

London

SE1 9RT


Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guy's and St. Thomas' Hospital

London

SE1 9RT


Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant

Dr Julien De Naurois

julien.denaurois1@gstt.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

06 November 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£52,656 a year p.a excl. LZ

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

196-MED4988

Job locations

Guy's and St. Thomas' Hospital

London

SE1 9RT


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