Job details
- Job reference: 251458
- Salary: Clinical Fellow (£45,504 - £71,550)
- Job closing date: 25/06/2026
- Job Type: Medical and Dental
- Location: Western General Hospital
- Employment type: Fixed-term
- Hours Per Week: 40
- Job posted date: 18/06/2026
- Employer (NHS Board): NHS Lothian
- Department: CANCER SERVICES
Clinical Fellow in Oncology and Palliative Care (2 Posts)Western General Hospital
Reference - 251458
NHS Lothian is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.
To this end, NHS Lothian welcomes applications from all sections of society.
We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.
Applications are welcome for the above fixed term, full time (40 hours per week) post based in the Western General Hospital.
This Clinical Fellow post is based within the Oncology Department and is primarily inpatient based covering wards 3/4/6/11/15 and the Cancer Assessment Unit (CAU). Working with the existing ward-based team (4x FY2, 1x CMT1, 2x GPST, 1x FY1 and 4x ANP) the CF will provide comprehensive care to patients with a wide range of oncological conditions both in elective and emergency settings.
In addition, this post has a 10-week placement within the Hospital Palliative Care team. During this time the post holder will work as a core member of the multi-disciplinary, advisory service comprising of three consultants and clinical nurse specialists to provide specialist palliative medicine advice for patients and their families and to support ward staff in the provision of generalist palliative care.
The post would be particularly suitable for someone considering a career in Oncology or Palliative Medicine, and whilst the CF post is primarily based within inpatient setting there would be dedicated time to gain experience in outpatient clinics, radiotherapy and SACT. Included in the post is a minimum of 10% (4hrs per week) development time to participate in audit and quality improvement projects within the Palliative Care Service
These posts are not recognised for training but have been designed in consultation with the Postgraduate Dean in relation to future employment status and eligibility for Core or Specialty training and are built on sound educational governance principles.
For an informal discussion or further information please contact:moray.kyle@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk angela.bentley@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk If viewing from an external site, please visit https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk for a job pack detailing the minimum requirements for this post and details of how to apply.
We cannot accept CV’s as a form of application and only a completed online application form will be accepted. Personal information will not be sent with the application for short listing. The application form will be identified by the candidate number only to ensure that all applicants are treated equally.
Closing Date: 25/06/2026
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Person specification
Health
Essential
- Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/ Good Medical Practice)
Probity
Essential
- Professional Integrity: Takes responsibility for own actions
- Demonstrates respect for the rights of all
- Demonstrates awareness of ethical principles, safety, confidentiality & consent
Teaching
Essential
- Enthusiastic in teaching clinical skills in the workplace or training environment
- Evidence of contributing to teaching & learning of others
Desirable
- Experience of simulation based teaching
- Has successfully completed a ‘training the trainers’ or ‘teaching skills’ course
Experience
Essential
- Recent development in areas of acute care and medical specialty e.g. ED, Acute Medicine etc
Desirable
- Well-presented log book or professional portfolio
Eligibility
Essential
- Be Registered with a full licence to practise with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- Will have completed Foundation Year Two training or equivalent by August 2026 but no more than 2 years ago.
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice
- Evidence of achievement of postgraduate medical training in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Desirable
- Evidence of research and publications in peer reviewed journals
Personal Skills
Essential
- Judgement Under Pressure: Capacity to operate effectively under pressure & remain objective In highly emotive/pressurised situations
- Awareness of own limitations & when to ask for help
- Communication Skills: Capacity to communicate effectively & sensitively with others
- Able to discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Problem Solving: Capacity to think beyond the obvious, with analytical and flexible mind
- Capacity to bring a range of approaches to problem solving
- Situation Awareness: Capacity to monitor and anticipate situations that may change rapidly
- Decision Making: Demonstrates effective judgement and decision- making skills
- Organisation & Planning: Capacity to manage time and prioritise workload, balance urgent & important demands, follow instructions
- Understands importance & impact of information systems
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Evidence of ability to present oneself in an organised, professional manner
- Evidence of understanding of the importance of team work
- Experienced with Microsoft Word including PowerPoint, word-processing and spreadsheet software
Desirable
- Motivated and able to work unsupervised as well as within a small team under appropriate guidance
Fitness To Practise
Essential
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely
Circumstances of Job
Essential
- May be required to work at any of NHS Lothian’s sites, according to the placement of the post
Academic/ Research Skills
Essential
- Research Skills: Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management & evidence-based practice
- Understanding of basic research principles, methodology & ethics, with a potential to contribute to research
- Audit: Evidence of active participation in audit
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant academic & research achievements e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements
- Evidence of participation in risk management and/or clinical/laboratory research
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Successful completion of UK Foundation Programme or equivalent
Desirable
- Distinction, prizes or honours during Postgraduate training
- ALS/ATLS/CRISP Instructor Status
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