Clinical Fellow Higher (ST3-5) in Medical Oncology

Clinical Fellow Higher (ST3-5) in Medical Oncology Clinical Fellow (Higher)

Main area Oncology Grade Clinical Fellow (Higher) Contract 7 months (Fixed Term) Hours 40 hours per week (Full-Time) Job ref 180-CFH-5283

Employer Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Addenbrooke's Hospital Town Cambridge Salary £65,048 per annum pro-rata Salary period Yearly Closing 08/02/:59

Job overview

Applications are invited for the posts of Clinical Fellow Higher (ST3-5) in Medical Oncology at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. These posts are available to commence from 04 March 2026 until 01 September 2026.

Main duties of the job

These posts are suitable for doctors, who have completed their Core General Medical Training and wish to pursue a career in Medical or Clinical Oncology (posts are equivalent to ST3 level Oncology Common Stem).

There will be opportunity to see inpatients and outpatients and participate in multi-disciplinary meetings for the management of solid tumours. Participation in research and audit projects is strongly encouraged.

The posts are based in the Oncology department of Addenbrookes Hospital.

Please note that this post does not carry Postgraduate Dean's approval or training recognition.

Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at point of application is required.

Working for our organisation

The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.

Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) will also be subject to this requirement.

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.

Person specification Shortlistable

• Agreement that the following criteria has been met (MBBS, 12 months NHS experience)
• Completion of a minimum of 24 months of core medical training or equivalent, including oncology experience
• Completion of Foundation Competencies
• Able to deal with general emergency admissions (on-call)

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Dr Nicola Thompson Job title Consultant Medical Oncologist Email address

Additional information

Alternative contact:

Dr Simon Pacey, Consultant Medical Oncologist

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