# LAS Specialty Registrar in Oncology ST3+ > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/las-specialty-registrar-in-oncology-st3/1a17d15a-1fa1-404d-aa37-b19979665444 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/las-specialty-registrar-in-oncology-st3/1a17d15a-1fa1-404d-aa37-b19979665444.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Sheffield - **Region:** North East and Yorkshire - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Oncology - **Grade:** Senior - **Salary:** £65,048 pro rata - **Contract type:** 12 months (1 x full time fixed term from ASAP until 26/05/2027. 1 x full time fixed term from 05/08/2026 until 04/08/2027.) - **Employment type:** Full time - 40 hours per week (on call rota for out of hours) - **Closing date:** 2026-05-31T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-22T08:42:04.864Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/South_Yorkshire/Sheffield/Sheffield_Teaching_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Oncology/Oncology-v8008197 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8008197?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.sth.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview There are 2 LAS ST3 level oncology positions available: - One full time position to start for a fixed term period from ASAP to 26 May 2027 to cover maternity leave. - One full time position to start for a fixed term period from 05 Aug 2026 to 06 Aug 2027. Full MRCP (parts 1, 2 and PACES) is essential. The duties of this post are equivalent to ST3 level training.  The appointment will be at Nodal Point 04. A basic medical degree (MBChB), valid Advanced Life Support certificate and successful completion of foundation competencies by the date of application are essential. A minimum of 3 years' full time post graduate training at core level to achieve medical competencies (e.g. IMT or ACCS Acute Medicine or equivalent) is essential.  At least 6 months experience of working in the NHS as a doctor in a substantive post and an active interest in oncology as a subspecialty are desirable. The post does not award a National Training Number, as this post is not recognised as a ‘training post’. Full registration with the GMC with a licence to practise by the date of application is required.  If the appointee does not hold right of residence in the UK sponsorship will be required. Should further vacancies arise during the course of the recruitment process, shortlisted candidates may be considered. ### Main duties of the job Outpatient duties would include specialist clinics including the following: chemotherapy, radiotherapy, immunotherapy, new-patients and teaching clinics.  Ward based duties would include supervision of patients receiving all types of modern cancer treatment, acute oncology patients and patients admitted for symptom control. The appointee will join the hybrid on-call rota, which includes resident long day shifts incorporating overnight non-resident on-call cover. During on calls, appointees are exempt from their usual duties, but are expected to manage the emergency assessment unit and provide cover for the day unit and emergency ward cover, in conjunction with the on-call FY2/IMT doctor and supported by the on-call consultant. These arrangements give good exposure to acute oncology, which is part of the training curriculum for oncology. It is the responsibility of the appointee to ensure that when on-call he/she will be available to meet his/her clinical commitments. The appointee will also be expected to provide prospective cover for the annual and study leave of colleagues. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification which outline the duties of the role including out of hour requirements and teaching. ## Job Details There are 2 LAS ST3 level oncology positions available: Full MRCP (parts 1, 2 and PACES) is essential. The duties of this post are equivalent to ST3 level training.  The appointment will be at Nodal Point 04. A basic medical degree (MBChB), valid Advanced Life Support certificate and successful completion of foundation competencies by the date of application are essential. A minimum of 3 years' full time post graduate training at core level to achieve medical competencies (e.g. IMT or ACCS Acute Medicine or equivalent) is essential.  At least 6 months experience of working in the NHS as a doctor in a substantive post and an active interest in oncology as a subspecialty are desirable. The post does not award a National Training Number, as this post is not recognised as a ‘training post’. Full registration with the GMC with a licence to practise by the date of application is required.  If the appointee does not hold right of residence in the UK sponsorship will be required. Should further vacancies arise during the course of the recruitment process, shortlisted candidates may be considered. ## Job Description Outpatient duties would include specialist clinics including the following: chemotherapy, radiotherapy, immunotherapy, new-patients and teaching clinics.  Ward based duties would include supervision of patients receiving all types of modern cancer treatment, acute oncology patients and patients admitted for symptom control. The appointee will join the hybrid on-call rota, which includes resident long day shifts incorporating overnight non-resident on-call cover. During on calls, appointees are exempt from their usual duties, but are expected to manage the emergency assessment unit and provide cover for the day unit and emergency ward cover, in conjunction with the on-call FY2/IMT doctor and supported by the on-call consultant. These arrangements give good exposure to acute oncology, which is part of the training curriculum for oncology. It is the responsibility of the appointee to ensure that when on-call he/she will be available to meet his/her clinical commitments. The appointee will also be expected to provide prospective cover for the annual and study leave of colleagues. ## Responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification which outline the duties of the role including out of hour requirements and teaching. ## Person Specification ### Research **Essential** - Basic understanding of research methods and statistics **Desirable** - Publications in Peer reviewed journals. - Understanding of the issues surrounding clinical research ### Qualifications **Essential** - Registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of application - Basic Medical Degree - Full MRCP (UK) (parts 1, 2 and PACES) or equivalent ### Clinical experience **Essential** - Successful completion of foundation competencies - Minimum three years full time post graduate training at core level to achieve medical competencies (e.g. IMT or ACCS Acute Medicine or equivalent) - Advanced Life Support certificate or equivalent **Desirable** - At least 6 months experience of working in the NHS as a doctor in a substantive post - Active interest in oncology as a subspecialty ### Personal attributes **Essential** - Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values (see appendix) - Good written communication skills - The applicant must demonstrate skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking the English language that enables effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as set out in the GMC’ good medical practice (2013). ### Teaching and training **Essential** - Experience of teaching medical students and junior doctors ### Continuous Professional Development **Essential** - Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months **Desirable** - Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio ## Documents - [staff benefits (pdf, 2.7mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2420) - [job description (pdf, 592.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10318929) - [person specification (pdf, 648.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10318930) - [information for candidates (pdf, 496.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2162) - [applicants - how we use your information (pdf, 87.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2165) - [getting to work at sheffield teaching hospitals (pdf, 305.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2163) - [policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders (pdf, 124.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2211) - [a guide to using artificial intelligence and with your personal statement (pdf, 163.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2894) - [candidate application best practice guide - please read before completing your application (pdf, 236.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2161) ## 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.