# Clinical Fellow in Oncology (JXT) > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for NHS Lothian. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-fellow-in-oncology-jxt/9875df82-49d1-421c-a023-07b9a8c22e88 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-fellow-in-oncology-jxt/9875df82-49d1-421c-a023-07b9a8c22e88.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** NHS Lothian - **Town:** Edinburgh - **Region:** East of Scotland - **Country:** Scotland - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Oncology - **Grade:** Senior - **Salary:** £45,504 - £71,550 - **Contract type:** Fixed-term - **Employment type:** Full time - **Closing date:** 2026-06-01T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-18T14:52:33.857Z - **Source information URL:** https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?JobId=259261 - **Application URL:** https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/DecideInternalExternal/DecideInternalExternal?JobId=259261 - **Employer website:** https://www.nhslothian.scot ## Job Content NHS LOTHIAN LOCUM APPOINTMENT FOR SERVICE IN ONCOLOGY WESTERN GENERAL HOSPITAL 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 (12 months), full time (40 hours per week) post based in Western General Hospital. Job Title: Stereotactic Clinical and Research Fellowship– Scottish Oligometastatic SABR Network Department: Cancer Services Base: Edinburgh Cancer Centre, Western General Hospital Post Summary: This post is intended to support the delivery of equitable access to radiotherapy for patients with oligometastatic disease suitable for radiotherapy by supporting the Oligometastatic SABR Teams across the 5 cancer centres in Scotland, Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Inverness. This national role will be based primarily at the Edinburgh Cancer Centre with the aim of realising the vision of improving equity of access and expectation towards oligometastatic treatment for patients across Scotland. The post will involve taking a lead on developing SABR for all organ sites suitable for SABR across the 5 centres, running oligometastases clinics, taking the lead on the COMET-3 and COMET-10 national clinical oligometastases trials, developing novel research projects. The role involves working with a teams of oncologists, physicists and radiographers across the 5 cancer centres in order to realise the vision. In addition, you will work with Research Nurses, Data Managers and Trials Administrators, and the R and D Team to recruit and manage trials patients to ensure the team meets the required quality standards and recruitment targets. The post does not have educational approval from the Postgraduate Dean and will not be recognised for training. For an informal discussion or further information please contact: Dr Moray Kyle - moray.kyle@nhs.scot 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: 1st June 2026 ### ***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early*** ### **Please note we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage** ## Job Details NHS LOTHIAN LOCUM APPOINTMENT FOR SERVICE IN ONCOLOGY WESTERN GENERAL HOSPITAL 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 (12 months), full time (40 hours per week) post based in Western General Hospital. Job Title: Stereotactic Clinical and Research Fellowship– Scottish Oligometastatic SABR Network Department: Cancer Services Base: Edinburgh Cancer Centre, Western General Hospital Post Summary: This post is intended to support the delivery of equitable access to radiotherapy for patients with oligometastatic disease suitable for radiotherapy by supporting the Oligometastatic SABR Teams across the 5 cancer centres in Scotland, Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Inverness. This national role will be based primarily at the Edinburgh Cancer Centre with the aim of realising the vision of improving equity of access and expectation towards oligometastatic treatment for patients across Scotland. The post will involve taking a lead on developing SABR for all organ sites suitable for SABR across the 5 centres, running oligometastases clinics, taking the lead on the COMET-3 and COMET-10 national clinical oligometastases trials, developing novel research projects. The role involves working with a teams of oncologists, physicists and radiographers across the 5 cancer centres in order to realise the vision. In addition, you will work with Research Nurses, Data Managers and Trials Administrators, and the R and D Team to recruit and manage trials patients to ensure the team meets the required quality standards and recruitment targets. The post does not have educational approval from the Postgraduate Dean and will not be recognised for training. For an informal discussion or further information please contact: Dr Moray Kyle - moray.kyle@nhs.scot 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: 1st June 2026 ***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early*** **Please note we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage** ## Person Specification ### Ability **Essential** - Ability to take full responsibility for independent management of patients - Ability to communicate effectively and clearly with patients and other team members - Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty - Professional calm and efficient manner - Attention to detail ### Experience **Essential** - Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice. - Evidence of achievement of competences at ST3 level and above - Evidence of achievement of ST1/CT1 competences in relevant specialty at time of application and likelihood of achieving ST2/CT2 competences in relevant specialty by start date. - Relevant experience of management of Oncological Emergencies - Broad Oncology experience in a variety of tumour sites - Experience of Chemotherapy prescribing and management of treatment related toxicity. **Desirable** - Research experience ### Motivation **Essential** - Evidence of commitment to: patient-focused care continuous professional development and lifelong learning effective and efficient use of resources - Demonstrates a strong desire to improve performance and make a difference by focusing on goals - Highly motivated with ability to influence and inspire others **Desirable** - Desire to develop services for patients ### Team Working **Essential** - Ability to work in a team with colleagues in own and other disciplines - Ability to organise time efficiently and effectively - Reliability - Excellent communication skills **Desirable** - Ability to motivate colleagues - Evidence of previous managerial training and experience ### Teaching and Audit **Essential** - Evidence of commitment to: clinical audit formal and informal teaching and training of trainee doctors, medical students and other clinical staff learning and continuing professional development **Desirable** - Experience of designing audits - Experience of simulation training - Evidence of training in clinical and / or educational supervision ### Circumstances of Job **Essential** - May be required to work at any of NHS Edinburgh and the Lothian’s sites ### Academic Achievements **Essential** - Evidence of research activity and presentations - Evidence of poster or oral presentations at national or international meetings **Desirable** - Evidence of research and publications in peer reviewed journals ### Qualifications and Training **Essential** - GMC registered medical practitioner - Licence to practise - MBBS or equivalent medical qualification - ICH GCP – up to date. - FRCR Part 1 **Desirable** - FRCP Complete - Additional post-graduate qualifications, e.g. MD/ PhD/MSc - Additional sub-specialty training - MRCP (UK) or equivalent - Postgraduate research qualification ## Documents - [Job Description (PDF, KB)](https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/GetJobAdvertDocument?Id=1141836&JobId=259261) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.