Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Trust Doctor to join the Oncology team at The Royal Surrey Cancer Centre at the Royal Surrey Hospital (RSH) for a 12 month fixed term contract.

Here at the Royal Surrey, we aim to provide first class, high quality care for all of our patients in a friendly and professional setting. Our services have received national recognition and praise and our patients benefit from the latest and most innovative treatments available, delivered by a team of committed and highly skilled staff. You will be joining our team of 29 oncologists, supported by a team of Specialist Registrars, Specialty Doctors, SHOs, AHP's and Specialist Nurses.

The successful applicant will be based at the RSH in Guildford providing a high level of medical care to the Oncology patients in the outpatient clinics.

Main duties of the job
This post is for a SpR LAS in Oncology, working alongside the existing Oncology medical staff. The post-holder will be attached to a particular Consultant/Consultant's practise, and will work as part of this team, allowing for the development of a degree of site specialisation, with rotation between teams at intervals of 6-12 months to allow for a spread of experience. Whilst the needs of the service are paramount, individual training needs of the SpR LAS are taken into account in the job plans.

About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

We have received an overall Good rating from the CQC with Medical care (including older peoples care), End of Life Care and Maternity services being deemed Outstanding by the CQC.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

Details
Date posted: 19 October 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £67,325 to £76,582 a year per annum, DoE
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 384-KA-EMF21531

Job responsibilities

• In-patient care and ward rounds
• Radiotherapy treatment planning and review clinics
• Day case Chemotherapy clinics
• Out-patient clinics at SLCC and in the peripheral clinics where appropriate
• Take part in the Clinical Oncology Day Cover Rota
• Cover for Specialist Registrars when they are absent on annual or study leave
• Covering other absences within firms (depending upon experience)
• Teaching and education of junior medical and other staff
• Audit
• To be part of an on call rota out of hours

Person Specification
Qualifications / Registration
Essential

• Full GMC Registration with license to practice
• MBBS or equivalent medical Qualification

Desirable

• MRCP (UK) or equivalent
• Postgraduate research qualification

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 ST2/CT2 competences in relevant specialty at time of application
• Experience in the management of oncology patients and complications
• Experience in the prescribing of chemotherapy and management of treatment related toxicity
• Experience in practical procedures required for oncology patients e.g. paracentesis; chest aspiration; removal of hickman lines.
• Track record of engaging in clinical governance: reporting errors, learning from errors.

Desirable

• Experience in the management of patients requiring radiotherapy

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Contact: Chief of Service, Dr Otter, 01483571122

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