Job summary
About the Role:
We are seeking a dedicated Resident Doctor in Oncology to join the expert medical team at Private Care at Guys, part of the renowned HCA Healthcare UK network.
In this pivotal role, you’ll work within a specialist oncology service managing both haematology and solid tumour cases. You’ll collaborate closely with world‑class consultants, oncology nurses, and multi‑disciplinary teams to deliver exceptional, patient‑centred care.
This is an outstanding opportunity to develop your oncology expertise in a state‑of‑the‑art private hospital setting that combines advanced technology, research innovation, and a strong focus on clinical excellence.
Main duties of the job
* Admission clerking and management of elective and semi‑elective patients
* Excellent communication with patients and consultants
* Working with the multidisciplinary team and as part of the resus team
About us
Why HCA UK?
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we are one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.
We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Resident Doctor Oncology you’ll be eligible for:
* For 40 hours full‑time contracts, 264 hours holiday each year (inclusive of bank holidays) with the option to buy or sell leave to suit you. This is pro‑rata for part‑time contracts.
* Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
* Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
* Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
* Group Life Assurance from day one
* Critical illness cover
* Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
* Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
* Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
Position Details
Location: London | Facility: Private Care at Guys, part of HCA Healthcare UK
Contract Type: Full‑time or Part‑time
Shifts: 1 x 24‑hour shift per week or 2 × 12‑hour shifts per week (weekends optional)
Salary: Highly competitive, plus exceptional benefits
About Private Care at Guys
Located within Guys Hospital, London Bridge, Private Care at Guys is part of HCA Healthcare UK, the country’s largest provider of private healthcare.
The facility offers world‑leading cancer diagnostics and treatment, with access to on‑site theatres, chemotherapy suites, a level 3 ICU, and advanced radiotherapy. Patients benefit from the expertise of leading consultants who also hold senior NHS roles, ensuring access to the latest treatments and best practices in cancer care.
Private Care at Guys is rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
It’s a unique opportunity to join a company operating at the very forefront of clinical innovation where you can work with, and learn from, some of the country’s leading consultants. All in a world‑class environment, equipped with the very latest technology, such as robotics, and some of the most advanced therapies and treatments currently licensed in the UK. With exceptionally strong colleague‑to‑patient ratios, you’ll have all the time you need to provide truly bespoke care to your patients.
While we are a Consultant‑Led Service, we believe in empowering our Resident Doctors, so your role could expand as much as you wish. You’ll have the chance to be involved in audits, projects and quality improvement initiatives alongside the opportunity to join a variety of internal networks. This could be to help steer the services you deliver, speaking up or patient satisfaction focus groups, clinical governance or MDT meetings. Giving you an opportunity to network with your peers, share best practice and expand your knowledge in an unrivalled setting.
What you’ll bring
* Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practise in the UK
* Completion of Foundation Training, plus a minimum of IMT‑4 / Core Medical Training (CM4) or equivalent experience
* Full MRCP qualification
* Proven experience (minimum 4 years) managing oncology patients across haematology and solid tumour cases
* A commitment to teamwork, compassionate care, and delivering a first‑class patient experience
* Motivation to develop within the role as our cancer services continue to expand
How we can support your development
* As Doctor with us you’ll have access to a dedicated study budget and study leave for courses relevant to your specialty
* We can also offer you access to a comprehensive learning academy where you can enrol on courses or Harvard Business Course case review forums
* If you’d like to develop further, we’re able to offer grants and sponsorship for research, as well as funding for personal development through courses such as the Executive Masters in Medical Leadership in partnership with Bayes Business School, or other courses such as MBAs or PhDs
* Should you wish, you can also work closely with globally recognised professors and medical mentors to help produce publications, papers or research documents
Culture and values
At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.
Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:
* Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual
* Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion
* Honesty, integrity and fairness: We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness
* Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity
Reasonable adjustments
We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.
International candidates
HCA Healthcare UK holds a Tier 2 sponsorship licence which permits us to recruit the best talent in the UK as well as overseas. The licence allows us to support General Visas as well as the Intra‑company Transfer Visa for candidates that meet the specific role requirements. Your recruiter will be able to discuss whether this would be applicable to you during the application process, as well as running through any potential financial support with relocation.
Person Specification
* Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practise in the UK
* Completion of Foundation Training, plus a minimum of IMT‑4 / Core Medical Training (CM4) or equivalent experience
* Full MRCP qualification
* Proven experience (minimum 4 years) managing oncology patients across haematology and solid tumour cases
* A commitment to teamwork, compassionate care, and delivering a first‑class patient experience
* Motivation to develop within the role as our cancer services continue to expand.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Same content as Disclosure and Barring Service Check and UK Registration sections (see above).
Employer details
HCA Healthcare UK
Guys Hospital
Great Maze Pond
London
SE1 9RT
Employer's website
https://www.hcahealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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