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Specialty Doctor in Oncology
Western General Hospital
Reference: 255739
NHS Lothian is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.
To this end, NHS Lothian welcomes applications from all sections of society.
A Doctor Appointed To This Grade
- Shall have full registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council (GMC);
- Shall have completed at least four years’ full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a less than full-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme or specialty registrar locum appointment for training (LAT);
- Or shall have equivalent training, experience or competencies, either in the UK or overseas.
Applications are welcome for the above Permanent, full-time post based in Western General Hospital.
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This is a permanent full-time Specialty Doctor post in Oncology. Consideration will be given to requests for flexible working.
The post holders will be expected to provide an autonomous service with Consultants and nursing support for SACT prescribing at Western General Hospital (WGH).
The following work plan can be adjusted as needed, depending on personal/departmental needs.
The Contract is for up to 10 Programmed Activities
These 10 Sessions Would Consist Of:
- Prescribing support for treatments being given
- Oncology outpatient clinics
- Support clinical decision making for acute oncology
The post holder will be expected to cover all tumour sites, but there will be scope to develop a special interest.
There will be no requirement for out-of-hours working or on-call commitment.
One SPA per week / two per fortnight for personal appraisal/development per WTE post holder.
The successful applicant will be in a role fully integrated into the department with opportunities for personal development; personal development will be supported through the clinical team in NHS Lothian.
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More detailed departmental and specialty information can be found in the job description available via email address / link below.
For An Informal Discussion Please Contact
Dr Moray Kyle, Clinical Director Oncology
Consultant Clinical Oncologist
Edinburgh Cancer Centre, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh
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We cannot accept CV’s as a form of application and only a completed online application form will be accepted. Personal information will not be sent with the application for short listing. The application form will be identified by the candidate number only to ensure that all applicants are treated equally.
PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early
Closing Date: 29/08/2026
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