Oncology Clinical Fellow

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Resident OR Non-Resident Oncology Fellow to join our Medical team at The London Clinic. Job Type: Full-Time, 1-year+ FTC (also consider applicants looking to work P/T) Hours: 44 hours p/week including CPD hours. Shift/Working Pattern: Resident Fellow = 7x 25-hour shifts p/month // Non-Res Fellow = 8am-5pm; Mon-Fri plus 1 in 4 Sat sessions; 9am-1pm. Salary: £60K-£75k p/annum. Location: London, W1G 6JA (Close to Regents Park/Baker St tube).

Main duties of the job

As a Resident OR Non-Resident Oncology Fellow, you will provide clinical and medical support to the patients on the Oncology ward, and Outpatient Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy Units, through the provision of general patient care and medical procedures. Duties: Responsible for the clinical care and supervision of Oncology inpatients and outpatients, conducting assessment and clinical evaluations (Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy) in conjunction with the Consultants and multidisciplinary teams, including rewriting of drug charts, writing up TTOs etc. Work closely with the Consultants and nursing staff to support patient treatments and management of symptom control, as appropriate. Support management of acute oncological conditions including neutropenia sepsis, treatment related toxicities and other oncological emergencies. Participate on daily ward rounds and unit meetings, as well as ensuring all records are efficiently and accurately maintained and utilised, for reporting and audit procedures. Attend to emergencies and urgent requests from the senior nursing staff in the absence of the admitting Consultant, and you will also form part of the acute Oncology steering group.

About us

The London Clinic is one of the UK's largest private hospitals, and we have a total of 8 premises, and state-of-the-art facilities where we perform highly complex procedures as well as routine surgery and medicine. The Duchess of Devonshire Wing is our award-winning cancer centre with 8 floors, including radiotherapy, chemotherapy suites and Oncology in-patient bedrooms. Our consultants are leaders in their respective fields; most are also affiliated to leading university hospitals in London, which makes this a unique opportunity to develop your skills and be part of a dedicated and forward-thinking team. The Oncology provision is provided by a team 4 Resident Oncology Fellows, supported by 6 Non-Resident medical staff working Mon- Fri. There is also resident cover provided with ICU Fellows and RMOs/Fellows who provide provision for the non-oncology / haematology beds. The London Clinic holds charitable status and this helps us to drive forward our mission of reinvesting our income to deliver better patient outcomes. We are extremely proud of our diverse workforce and we are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Our medical team is willing to actively work with you to help navigate your particular requirements. We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all adults at risk, children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices during our selection process.