Resident Doctor Oncology

HCA Healthcare UK; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 74,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Birmingham is seeking a Resident Doctor specializing in Oncology for a part-time position. You will work alongside top consultants and be responsible for patient assessments, participating in ward rounds, and collaborating with skilled nurses. Requirements include full GMC registration, at least two years of oncology experience, and a commitment to patient-centred care. This role offers competitive salary, flexible working conditions, and various employee benefits including private healthcare and pension contributions.

Benefits

Pro‑rated holiday

Private healthcare insurance

Cycle-to-work scheme

Access to wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ oncology experience required.
• Passion for patient-centred care and teamwork essential.
• Completion of Foundation training and GMC registration are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre- and post-operative treatments and clinical assessments.
• Participate in ward rounds and clerking admissions.
• Review discharges and assess referrals.

Skills

Patient-centred care

Collaborative teamwork

Oncology experience

Education

Full GMC registration

Completion of Foundation training

ST2/IMT2 level training or equivalent

Tools

MRCP (ideally)

Job description

Position: Resident Doctor – Oncology (Outpatients & Ward)

Location: Birmingham, The Harborne Hospital, (part of HCA Healthcare UK)

Contract: Permanent, Part-Time (24 hours per week)

Salary: £65,000 - £73,092 (DOE) with opportunities for additional paid Bank shifts.

The Opportunity

Join The Harborne Hospital’s prestigious Oncology Unit and work alongside some of the UK’s leading consultants in a world‑class environment equipped with the latest technologies—including advanced therapies and robotics. Our exceptional patient‑to‑doctor ratios give you the time and resources to deliver truly bespoke care.

Responsibilities

As part of our team of Resident Doctors, you will focus on general wards and day‑case areas, working in partnership with highly specialist nurses and acting on consultant‑led decisions. Your day‑to‑day duties will include:

• Pre‑ and post‑operative treatments and clinical assessments
• Participating in ward rounds and clerking admissions
• Reviewing discharges and assessing referrals

In addition, you will be empowered to contribute to audits, projects and quality improvement initiatives, join internal networks, attend MDT meetings and engage in patient satisfaction focus groups.

What You’ll Bring

• Full GMC registration and completion of Foundation training
• Minimum training of ST2/IMT2 level (or equivalent experience)
• At least 2 years’ oncology experience
• Ideally, post‑qualification exams such as MRCP
• A passion for patient‑centred care and collaborative teamwork

Why HCA UK?

As one of the world’s leading healthcare providers, HCA UK offers unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, alongside flexible working conditions that prioritise your mental and physical wellbeing. As a Resident Doctor Oncology you’ll be eligible for:

• Pro‑rated holiday (264 days for full‑time, pro‑rated for part‑time) with the option to buy or sell leave
• Private healthcare insurance, private pension contribution and group life assurance
• Season ticket loan, cycle‑to‑work scheme, and critical illness cover
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay and corporate staff discounts
• Access to wellbeing support tools, onsite mental health first aiders and free counselling (up to 6 sessions per annum)
• Paid indemnity

Culture & Values

At HCA UK, exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate unique perspectives and different experiences, and our four core values guide us:

• Unique and Individual: Recognise and value everyone as unique and individual
• Kindness and Compassion: Treat people with kindness and compassion
• Honesty, Integrity and Fairness: Act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness
• Loyalty, Respect and Dignity: Trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family

We are a Disability Confident organisation and a proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, welcoming both Veterans and Reservists. HCA UK is proud to be among the top 50 in the Financial Times UK’s Best Employers 2025.