Overview
Applications are invited for Clinical Fellow in Renal Cancer to work within the Academic Oncology Department at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. The 12 month post combines 6 months as a renal research fellow with a focus on renal trial recruitment (also supporting oncology outpatient clinics) and 6 months as a Clinical Fellow (covering oncology and palliative care inpatients). It is anticipated that this role will allow the successful candidate to experience a wide range of oncology disciplines which would greatly enhance an application for higher medical training.
2 posts are available—one to start in August 2026 and one to start in October 2026—for a period of 12 months. Posts are based at the Royal Free Hospital, Hampstead, London, on a full time basis.
Responsibilities
* Renal Fellow (6 months): lead role in the Renal Cancer group, in partnership with fellow members of the oncology, immunology and urology teams, with responsibilities for patient care and recruitment into clinical trials.
* Develop a world class clinical and academic renal cancer service at the Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust and develop clinical and academic skills in renal cancer oncology.
* Exposure to radiation therapies, including renal SABR, and involvement in developing a robust renal cancer patient database for research purposes.
* Clinical Fellow (6 months): join the ward team comprising 2 FY1s, 1 IMT1/2, an SpR, an Oncology Consultant and a physician's assistant; liaise with the palliative care and wider multidisciplinary team regarding day-to-day inpatient care on a dedicated oncology ward.
* Coordinate ward-based undergraduate teaching for MBBS students and organise postgraduate teaching for ward teams in collaboration with the Teaching Fellow.
Context and Trust
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, the service cares for over 1.6 million patients, with activity including A&E, maternity and extensive testing. The Trust offers flexible hours, benefits, and opportunities for training and career progression.
Notes
Therapy Services has a high profile within the Trust, with a commitment to quality improvement, audit, service evaluation and improvement. The team undertakes yearly presentations, PDSA and QI projects to ensure delivery of effective, safe, and high-quality service.
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