Job summary
Job overview
GUY'S AND ST. THOMAS' HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Ageing & Health
GOLD Senior Clinical Fellow
Nodal Point -4 or 5 depending on experience level p.a. excl. of LZ (pro rata)
Full Time - 40 hours per week plus light oncall duties (no nights/GIM)
Fixed Term - 12 months per year
Main duties of the job
The GOLD clinical fellow will work in delivering comprehensive assessments and interventions for older people undergoing cancer treatment (chemotherapy, radiotherapy and other non-surgical treatment modalities). This is a 1 year post suitable for ST3-ST7 level in General or Geriatric Medicine or Oncology. Part-time or job share applications are welcomed. There will be a number of opportunities to participate in audit, QUIP, service development, teaching and/or research depending on the fellow's personal interests and development goals.
To start in October 2026
For further information please contact: Dr Tania Kalsi tania.kalsi1@nhs.net & Dr Hannah Rush hannah.rush6@nhs.net Or current Senior Clinical Fellow: Dr George Dovey g.dovey@nhs.net
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.
We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and - as part of King's Health Partners - we are one of England's eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research.
We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs.
We strive to recruit and retain the best staff as the dedication and skills of our employees lie at the heart of our organisation and ensure that our services are of the highest quality, safe and focused on our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work for the Geriatric-Oncology Liaison Development Team (GOLD team) within the Department of Ageing and Health. GOLD is an innovative and award-winning service delivering Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment and optimisation (CGA) to older people undergoing cancer treatment. The service operates at Guys site. GOLD clinical fellows will be involved in quality improvement, service development and/or research work.
The applicant may have a background in geriatric medicine, acute/general medicine or oncology.
Please find details of the job description, person specification and functional requirement documents attached.
*** Please be advised that this vacancy may close early should we receive a sufficient number of applications ***
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work for the Geriatric-Oncology Liaison Development Team (GOLD team) within the Department of Ageing and Health. GOLD is an innovative and award-winning service delivering Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment and optimisation (CGA) to older people undergoing cancer treatment. The service operates at Guys site. GOLD clinical fellows will be involved in quality improvement, service development and/or research work.
The applicant may have a background in geriatric medicine, acute/general medicine or oncology.
Please find details of the job description, person specification and functional requirement documents attached.
*** Please be advised that this vacancy may close early should we receive a sufficient number of applications ***
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and hold license to practice (2)
- ST3-ST7 level in General or Geriatric Medicine or Oncology
- MRCP part 1 & part 2 written
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive clinical experience in General and Geriatrics Medicine and/or Oncology
Desirable
- Clinical experience in providing Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA)
- Clinical experience with older people with cancer
- Clinical experience in outpatient clinics
Skills/Knowledge/Research
Essential
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
- Up to date clinical knowledge appropriate to current stage of training
- Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal & communication skills
- Time management and organisation skills and Ability to work independently with guidance/supervision
Desirable
- Knowledge of the principles of CGA
- Evidence of initiative and leadership skills
- Familiarity with some relevant literature related to the post
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate teaching and post graduate training
Desirable
- Advanced teaching experience (e.g. organising training days, involvement in regional or national teaching)
- Experience teaching/supporting nurses/ANPs/AHPs
Audit, Quality Improvement & research
Essential
- Ability to carry out audit and/or quality improvement work and Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research
Desirable
- Evidence of delivering change through audit loops and/or quality improvement projects or Evidence of original research
Other
Essential
- Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council
- Evidence of personal interest in Geriatric Oncology and/or Geriatric Medicine and/or Oncology
Desirable
- Experience in clinical guideline development
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and hold license to practice (2)
- ST3-ST7 level in General or Geriatric Medicine or Oncology
- MRCP part 1 & part 2 written
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive clinical experience in General and Geriatrics Medicine and/or Oncology
Desirable
- Clinical experience in providing Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA)
- Clinical experience with older people with cancer
- Clinical experience in outpatient clinics
Skills/Knowledge/Research
Essential
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
- Up to date clinical knowledge appropriate to current stage of training
- Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal & communication skills
- Time management and organisation skills and Ability to work independently with guidance/supervision
Desirable
- Knowledge of the principles of CGA
- Evidence of initiative and leadership skills
- Familiarity with some relevant literature related to the post
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate teaching and post graduate training
Desirable
- Advanced teaching experience (e.g. organising training days, involvement in regional or national teaching)
- Experience teaching/supporting nurses/ANPs/AHPs
Audit, Quality Improvement & research
Essential
- Ability to carry out audit and/or quality improvement work and Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research
Desirable
- Evidence of delivering change through audit loops and/or quality improvement projects or Evidence of original research
Other
Essential
- Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council
- Evidence of personal interest in Geriatric Oncology and/or Geriatric Medicine and/or Oncology
Desirable
- Experience in clinical guideline development
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).
