Overview
NHS Lothian invites applications for a fixed-term (12 months), full-time (40 hours per week) post based in Western General Hospital. The post is intended to support the delivery of equitable access to radiotherapy for patients with oligometastatic disease suitable for radiotherapy by supporting the Oligometastatic SABR Teams across the five cancer centres in Scotland: Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Inverness. This national role will be based primarily at the Edinburgh Cancer Centre with the aim of realising the vision of improving equity of access and expectation towards oligometastatic treatment for patients across Scotland. The post involves taking a lead on developing SABR for all organ sites suitable for SABR across the five centres, running oligometastases clinics, and leading the COMET-3 and COMET-10 national clinical oligometastases trials. It also includes developing novel research projects and working with a team of oncologists, physicists and radiographers across the five centres, as well as Research Nurses, Data Managers and Trials Administrators, and the R and D Team to recruit and manage trials patients to meet quality standards and recruitment targets. The post does not have educational approval from the Postgraduate Dean and will not be recognised for training. Responsibilities
Lead on developing SABR for all organ sites suitable for SABR across the 5 cancer centres. Run oligometastases clinics and manage national clinical oligometastases trials (e.g., COMET-3 and COMET-10). Develop novel research projects and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across centres. Coordinate with Research Nurses, Data Managers, Trials Administrators and the R and D Team to recruit and manage trial patients and ensure quality standards and recruitment targets are met. Additional information
For an informal discussion or further information, please contact Dr Moray Kyle. If viewing from an external site, please access the job pack for minimum requirements and application details. We cannot accept CVs as a form of application; only a completed online application form will be accepted. Personal information will not be sent with the application for shortlisting. The application form will be identified by the candidate number to ensure equal treatment of all applicants. Closing Date:
1st June 2026 We cannot accept late applications; please submit early. We anticipate high interest and may close the vacancy early once sufficient applications are received. Please complete and submit your application promptly.
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