Resident Doctor Specialist

Role: Resident Doctor Oncology
Employer: HCA Healthcare UK,

Town / Site: Birmingham, The Harborne Hospital.
Full time / Part time: 24 hours per week contract
Shift times: Weekdays only.
Contract; Permanent
Salary: £63,000 – £72,000 (DOE)

We’re looking for Specialist trained Junior Doctors to join our Oncology Team at The Harborne Hospital, Birmingham.

The Harborne Hospital is our brand-new, purpose built, state-of-the-art £100m facility that opened in January 2024. Built in partnership with the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham. A purpose-built, multi-specialty hospital, providing a wide range of medical specialties including Orthopaedics, Cardiology, Gastroenterology and Gynaecology, it also has extensive Cancer care facilities. Our hospital offers outpatient and inpatient care, with a full suite of diagnostic imaging including CT, MRI and ultrasound, to support every patient from their initial investigations through to diagnosis and treatment.

Join our esteemed organisation, operating at the forefront of clinical innovation, where you'll collaborate with and learn from renowned professors and consultants across the country. Immerse yourself in a world-class private patient environment equipped with cutting-edge technology, including robotics, and access some of the most advanced therapies and treatments licensed in the UK.

While we pride ourselves on being a Consultant Led Service, we believe in empowering our Resident Doctors, allowing your role to expand as much as you desire. Engage in audits, projects, and quality improvement initiatives, and seize the opportunity to join various internal networks.

Whether it's shaping the services you deliver, participating in patient satisfaction focus groups, contributing to clinical governance, or attending MDT meetings, you'll have the chance to network with peers, share best practices, and enhance your expertise in an unmatched setting.

What you’ll bring:

The ideal applicant would bring strong expertise in Cancer services, alongside a passion to be an integral member of the team with real opportunity to help shape the development of our local cancer services. The role is perfect for those considering an OOP from Oncology training.

• GMC Registration and License to Practice in the UK
• Completed Foundation Years training and additionally at minimum IMT-2 (Or equivalent experience)
• At least 1 year experience in Oncology / Haematology
• Desirably you will have post qualification exams, relevant to specialist area e.g MRCP
• A passion for team-work, patient focused care with the ability to build and share best practice and offer a first-class patient experience
• Desire to develop within the role, as our cancer services grow.

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’re 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:

• Private healthcare insurance, for you and your family
• Private contribution pension
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection, financial and lifestyle benefits, including life insurance and critical illness cover.
• Paid indemnity

How we can support your development

At HCA UK, we prioritise Junior Doctors professional growth and interests with an array of alternative options to standard CCT training.

• We facilitate your development by providing a dedicated study budget and study leave for courses relevant to your specialty.

• Collaborate closely with globally recognised Professors and medical mentors to produce impactful publications, papers, or research documents.

• You can gain free access to our comprehensive learning academy, where you can enrol in online courses or participate in Harvard Business case review forums.
• Dive into medical leadership with confidence. We've empowered over 50 doctors with funding and sponsorship for Masters Level courses like the 'Executive Masters in Medical Leadership' in collaboration with Bayes Business School, or MBAs.
• If you're on an NHS OOPT agreement with your trust, seize the opportunity to pursue PhDs through our extensive partnerships with globally recognized institutions, with funding and sponsorship available.

Diversity and Inclusion

Patients first. Colleagues always. That’s the guiding philosophy behind our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion and respect for our patients and for each other. By working together with our colleagues we’re creating a truly inclusive environment, where individual differences are celebrated and everyone can achieve their potential.

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