This webinar will include talks from our clinical oncology Medical Director for Education and Training, the national recruitment leads for clinical oncology, the Chair of our Oncology Registrar's forum, and a current ST3 trainee.

It will cover:

Why clinical oncology is a great specialty to work in
What it is like to be a clinical oncology trainee
How to be successful at clinical oncology recruitment - an insight into the process from our recruitment leads and top tips from current trainees
A Q&A session

Why clinical oncology?

It has something for everyone

Experience the vast range of exciting pathways within the specialty which include outpatient care, surgical skills in brachytherapy, acute medicine and technical radiotherapy.

It pushes boundaries

You will have the opportunity to experience cutting-edge clinical trials, and work in a field built on innovation, but grounded in holistic care.

It values balance

Working Less Than Full-Time during clinical oncology training gives you the freedom to be flexible with your time.

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It has something for everyone
Experience the vast range of exciting pathways within the specialty which include outpatient care, surgical skills in brachytherapy, acute medicine and technical radiotherapy.
It pushes boundaries
You will have the opportunity to experience cutting-edge clinical trials, and work in a field built on innovation, but grounded in holistic care.
It values balance
Working Less Than Full-Time during clinical oncology training gives you the freedom to be flexible with your time.

What makes a good clinical oncologist?

A calm presence

Do you want to be the calm presence in a face of a cancer diagnosis, the person who makes sense of it all and creates a plan for treatment?

Skilled, curious and impactful

Do you have the skills to target cancer using radiotherapy, the curiosity to pioneer genomic medicine and AI, and the personal impact to guide and reassure patients when they need it most.

Eager to learn every single day

Do you want to work in a specialty where everyone is supporting you; where teamwork is central; and where you can learn and develop every single day?

What is it really like working in clinical oncology?

Striking the right balance in oncology

Working less than full time (LTFT) in oncology has given me the opportunity to prioritise having a family alongside my career. The freedom to be with my young family and pursue my hobbies has made me a more approachable doctor and complemented my training.

Striking the right balance in oncology

A day in my life… as a clinical oncology trainee

The difficult thing writing about a ‘day in my life’ is that as a clinical oncology trainee, no two days of the week are ever the same. This is one of the main reasons I chose clinical oncology training as a career path because of the huge variety it offers.

A day in my life… as a CO trainee

The day in the life of an RCR Officer: Dr Nicky Thorp

I'd like to share some insights into my experience as Medical Director, Professional Practice (MDPP) for Clinical Oncology, hopefully convincing you to consider applying for this stimulating and enjoyable post.

The day in the life of an RCR Officer

FAQs

What is the difference between medical oncology and clinical oncology?

In clinical oncology, you specialise in both radiotherapy and systemic treatments for cancer, whereas in medical oncology it is just systemic.

Can I apply for both medical oncology and clinical oncology?

Yes – the application window and offers are at the same time, so you can apply for both and decide which to choose once you have received offers.

What are the application requirements for clinical oncology recruitment?

Entry to clinical recruitment happens at ST3 level, and the requirements for at the time of application include one of the following:

Part 1 MRCP, and full MRCP diploma by offer date.
Eligibility for the specialist register in general internal medicine by time of application
Completion of Irish Basic Specialty Training in medicine and the MRCPI full diploma by offer date

Check the HSE page for full details of the application process and essential entry criteria.

Interested in clinical oncology?

Webinar: A career in clinical oncology