Job summary
The Oncology Centre is looking to appoint a Fixed Term Trust StR Higher Doctor.

This role will include timetabled sessions, on call commitment as well as ward cover and the opportunity to support research and development.

The post-holder will be assigned a clinical/educational supervisor and the experience gained can be geared towards supporting individual development needs and aspirations.

The post-holder will be expected to supervise lower resident doctors on the ward.

Please note that applications from temporary workers who have been engaged with the Trust for a minimum of 3 months are welcome.

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Main duties of the job
This role will include timetabled sessions, on call commitment as well as ward cover and the opportunity to support research and development.

The post-holder will be assigned a clinical/educational supervisor and the experience gained can be geared towards supporting individual development needs and aspirations.

The post-holder will be expected to supervise junior doctors on the ward.

About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care.

The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.

Details
Date posted: 03 November 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £67,325 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 216-G2-ONC8315266

Job responsibilities

• Ward rounds
• Out-patients clinics
• Chemotherapy prescribing
• Assessment and follow-up of patients on radiotherapy and chemotherapy
• Management of clinical emergencies

Person Specification
Essential qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent
• GMC registration or eligible to apply for GMC registration

Desirable qualifications

• MRCP(UK) full diploma or working towards this
• For overseas trained candidates a post graduate degree qualification in Oncology

Essential clinical experience, training and skills

• Completed IMT2 post in a medical specialty or oncology or the equivalent thereof (4 years clinical experience post graduation)
• Appropriate knowledge base and proven ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
• Evidence of competence in management of medical emergencies and in-patients through continuous work-based assessments, portfolio evidence, including logbook documentation if applicable
• Awareness of the basics of managing patients with cancer

Desirable clinical experience, training and skills

• Demonstrate current ALS certification or equivalent

Essential commitment to specialty

• Demonstrable interest in and understanding of the specialty
• Evidence of attendance at organised teaching and training programme
• Shows initiative / drive / enthusiasm (self-starter, motivated, shows curiosity, initiative)

Employer contact
Deputy Directorate Manager Kerry Smith, kerrysmith7@nhs.net, 01752433527

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