# Locum Appointment for Training (LAT) Specialist Oncology > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/locum-appointment-for-training-lat-specialist-oncology/80ffa93f-46d3-459a-be95-111202452ab0 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/locum-appointment-for-training-lat-specialist-oncology/80ffa93f-46d3-459a-be95-111202452ab0.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde - **Location:** Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Oncology - **Grade:** Senior - **Contract type:** Fixed-term - **Employment type:** Full time - **Closing date:** 2026-08-26T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-20T23:06:01.196Z - **Source information URL:** https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?JobId=267605 - **Application URL:** https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/DecideInternalExternal/DecideInternalExternal?JobId=267605 - **Employer website:** https://www.nhsggc.scot ## Job Content ### Job details - Job reference: 257194 - Salary: Please see advert - Job closing date: 26/08/2026 - Job Type: Medical and Dental - Location: Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre - Employment type: Fixed-term - Hours Per Week: 40 - Job posted date: 19/08/2026 - Employer (NHS Board): NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde - Department: Specialist Oncology NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included. ### Locum Appointment for Training (LAT) in Ophthalmology Specialist Oncology ### Fixed Term for 10 months POST: STR (LAT)/CLINICAL FELLOW IN ONCOLOGY BASE: BEATSON WEST OF SCOTLAND CANCER CENTRE We have an StR LAT/Clinical Fellow post available from 01.10.2026 to 1.8.2027 based at the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre. Candidates must hold a registrable medical degree, and have a minimum of 3 years post registration general professional training (at least 12 months of which should include acute medical receiving). Candidates must have passed all parts of mrcp (uk/i). It is not an essential requirement to have passed paces at interview, but is essential in order to take up the post. To practise medicine in the UK you need to hold both GMC full registration and a Licence to Practise. This post holds educational approval from the Postgraduate Dean. If appointed as a Clinical Fellow this post will not be recognised for Trainin ### Interested? If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you. ### For further information please contact: Ashita Waterston, Consultant medical oncologist, ashita.waterston@nhs.scot Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process. AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your application, but your answers must be your own. - Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically. - Use AI wisely: It’s fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don’t let it write your answers. - Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements. Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand you, not an AI tool. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ. 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For application portal or log-in issues, please contact the Jobtrain Support Hub in the first instance. ## Person Specification ### Research and Academic Interests **Essential** - Demonstrable interest in research **Desirable** - Higher Degree - A GCP certificate is desirable ### Clinical Experience and Training **Essential** - A minimum of 3 years post registration general professional training - At least 12 months of post-registration general professional training should include acute medical receiving. **Desirable** - Hold a National Training Number (or equivalent) or a Certificate of Completion of Training (or equivalent) in Medical or Clinical Oncology ### Organisational and Teamworking Skills **Essential** - Good time management skills - Good team working skills - Good IT skills ### Communication and Interpersonal Skills **Essential** - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - Good presentation skills ### Qualifications and Professional Registration **Essential** - University Degree in Medicine - Full registration with General Medical Council - A registrable medical degree - To practise medicine in the UK you need to hold both GMC full registration and a Licence to Practise. - Candidates must have passed all parts of mrcp (uk/i). - PACES is essential in order to take up the post. **Desirable** - Membership of the Royal Colleges of Physicians (or equivalent) - Completion of core training (or equivalent) ## Documents - [GGC 257194 JD (PDF, KB)](https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/GetJobAdvertDocument?Id=1186793&JobId=267605) ## 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.