University College London Hospital • London NW1 2BU
About this role
AOS Registrar ST3-ST5
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time NHS appointment at University College London Hospitals (UCLH) to work and to develop new pathways of care for patients living with cancer in the emergency, acute assessment, elective day care, and clinic setting.
The aim of this post is to help develop the transfer the majority of work from the emergency department and inpatient setting to the day care environment within the UCH Macmillan Cancer Centre. In addition, the post holder will gain management experience through contributing to the ongoing improvement of the safe delivery of out-patient therapies. The post holder would be expected to be engaged with review and audit of the evolving service.
The post is available from July 2026 for a period of 12 months.
This post would be suitable for a senior trainee (ST3+ level) who intends to pursue an academic or NHS oncology career. The post holder will be responsible to the Lead Clinicians for Chemotherapy and Acute Oncology at UCH. Eligibility for full GMC Registration is required and NHS experience is essential. Possession of MRCP or equivalent is desirable. Specialist training in clinical or medical oncology with experience in delivery of chemotherapy is desirable. The clinical sessions will be based in the cancer centre day unit, clinics and the inpatient wards/emergency department, but the post holder may need to see some patients at other locations within the Trust.
The post holder will have the same education and training opportunities provided to trainees, with the same study leave benefits.
Provide assessment, triage and treatment plans for unwell oncology patients providing integrated and cohesive outpatient and inpatient levels of care in conjunction with existing oncology trainees and consultants.
Carry out a daily ward round with the Acute Oncology Consultant of the week, Acute Oncology SHO and Acute Oncology CNS, for assessment and management of oncology patients admitted within 24 hours to the trust or referred to the AOS with a suspected cancer diagnosis.
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff – To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application
The Cancer Services Divisionis managed jointly by Dr Kirit Ardeshna (Divisional Clinical Director) and Lois Roberts (Divisional Manager).
The division is responsible for
§ Developing and implementing the Cancer Strategy for UCLH, as well as implementing cancer standards and cancer waiting times across the Trust
§ Clinical haematology
§ Oncology
§ Chemotherapy
§ Radiotherapy
§ UCH Macmillan Cancer Centre
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff – To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
This advert closes on Tuesday 2 Jun 2026
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