# Speciality Doctor in Medical Oncology, Lung & Urology w/ Acute Oncology > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/speciality-doctor-in-medical-oncology-lung-and-urology-w-acute-oncology/497ee19a-edd3-47e4-8b66-3ad8d9dc07ab - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/speciality-doctor-in-medical-oncology-lung-and-urology-w-acute-oncology/497ee19a-edd3-47e4-8b66-3ad8d9dc07ab.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** London - **Region:** London - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Oncology - **Grade:** Senior - **Salary:** £63,696 - £102,689 pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, 10 sessions per week (plus oncall requirements) - **Closing date:** 2026-08-03T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-27T14:20:39.721Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/London/Royal_Free_London_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Medical_Oncology/Medical_Oncology-v8174054 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8174054?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.royalfree.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An opportunity has arisen to join our oncology department as a Specialty Doctor in Medical Oncology, contributing to the lung and urological cancer services and to the acute oncology service (AOS) at the Royal Free and Barnet Hospitals. ### Main duties of the job The successful candidate will work alongside consultant clinical and medical oncology colleagues, with clinical supervision from the responsible consultants and autonomy appropriate to their experience. We welcome experienced doctors who are not in a formal training programme and who wish to develop a career in the specialty and specialist (SAS) grades. The department already includes Specialty Doctors within its oncology workforce. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Applicants should have wide experience in oncology, experience relevant to lung and/or urological cancers, and a commitment to multidisciplinary working. The post is offered on the 2021 terms and conditions of service for specialty doctors (England). We welcome applications from candidates wishing to work less than full time. Where such a candidate is appointed, the job content will be discussed on an individual basis with colleagues and the successful applicant. If you believe you meet the person specification and would like to join the Royal Free London, we encourage you to apply. To find out more about working at the Royal Free please visit www.royalfree.nhs.uk/jobs. ## Person Specification ### Knowledge **Essential** - Knowledge of the clinical governance framework of the NHS (including research governance) and understanding of current NHS organisation and management - The highest ethical and professional standards in clinical practice, education and audit - Awareness and understanding of health, safety and security issues for self and others **Desirable** - Knowledge and understanding of the principles of resource and budgetary management within the NHS ### Qualifications **Essential** - MBBS or equivalent medical qualification - Full registration with the GMC and a licence to practise - A minimum of four years’ postgraduate training or experience (or equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis), of which at least two years are in oncology (clinical or medical oncology) - Evidence of achievement of the competences expected on completion of core and relevant specialty training, or equivalent experience in the field - Membership of a medical defence organisation **Desirable** - FRCR, MRCP or equivalent postgraduate qualification - A higher or postgraduate degree (for example MSc, MD or PhD), held or being worked towards ### Other Requirements **Essential** - Commitment to continuing professional development, annual appraisal and GMC revalidation ### Skills & Aptitudes **Essential** - Ability to work autonomously within the agreed limits of the role, and to recognise limits and seek support appropriately - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a good command of written and spoken English - Ability to work as a member of a collaborative team - Ability to organise and prioritise clinical workload - Ability to relate to patients from a wide range of backgrounds and to empathise with their concerns and needs - Willingness and skills to recognise and challenge unacceptable behaviour and, if necessary, to escalate - Willingness to be personally accountable for actions ### Experience & Clinical Skills **Essential** - Wide experience in oncology - Experience in the management of lung and/or urological cancers - Experience of delivering medical oncology treatment relevant to the tumour sites of the post - Experience of acute oncology - Proven clinical ability appropriate to the grade - Experience of and commitment to multidisciplinary working - Clinical audit experience - Experience of and interest in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching **Desirable** - Experience of, or involvement in, clinical trials ## Documents - [ps speciality doctor oncology lung & urology (pdf, 480.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10476697) - [jd speciality doctor - oncology urology & lung (pdf, 624.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10476695) - [medical and dental - benefits, about rfl, values and governing objectives (pdf, 644.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2754) ## 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.