Trust Doctor F3/ ST1/ 2 (SHO equivalent) in Proton Beam Therapy inLondon inLondon PUBLISHED 1 OCT 2024

We have an exciting opportunity in the Department of Oncology at F3/ST1/ST2 level (SHO equivalent). The post will be based at the Proton Beam Therapy (PBT) Department and is available from as soon as possible for the duration of a year.

This post would be suitable for a candidate seeking oncology and radiotherapy experience. There will be a unique opportunity to have exposure to modern radiotherapy planning at one of the two national PBT centres, including involvement in clinical trials and projects.

This post is 0.7WTE (28 hours) Monday to Friday with no on-call commitments.

It is essential that candidates have core competencies of Foundation Year Two (or equivalent), relevant experience and an interest in haemato/oncology. GMC is desirable and good team working skills and an excellent command of English are also essential. NHS experience is preferred.


This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.


The post will be based in Proton Beam Therapy. It is a 9am- 5pm post for 0.7 WTE.


Key Roles And Responsibilities Include


 Provision of outpatient clinical care of PBT patients

• Reviewing patients in radiotherapy on-treat clinics
• Management of acute radiation/chemoradiation toxicities
• Timely review of unwell PBT patients and arrangement of emergency care and admission if required.
  
  

 Providing physical medical cover in GWB through all operational hours

• Attendance in MDT and pre-planning meetings
• Attendance in new and follow up outpatient clinics
  
  

 Management of patients recruited onto clinical trials

 Supervised PBT radiotherapy contouring and image review

 Completing end of treatment summaries

 Facilitating the collection of clinical outcomes

 Active involvement in PBT research, audit or quality improvement projects

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
  
  

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2and indirect emissions by 2040.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr Pei Lim Job title: Consultant Email address:

If you have any queries or would like further details about the Oncology post please contact Dr Pei Lim at