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Clinical Oncology ST3 Interview Preparation — 2026

This guide covers everything you need to know to prepare for the Clinical Oncology ST3 (Clinical Oncology ST3) interview in the 2026 recruitment cycle. The Clinical Oncology ST3 interview consists of 1 station covering Interview. Tracks question-level evidence packaging, slot targeting, and export readiness from the locally captured guidance corpus.

Medically reviewed by MedNext Clinical Team. Last reviewed 27 April 2026. See our editorial policy.

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Eligibility Criteria
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Source Documents

Interview Stations

The Clinical Oncology ST3 interview consists of 1 station. Each station is timed and assesses different competencies.

Interview

Track the route interview flow and supporting evidence.

Selection process

Portfolio Scoring Breakdown

Your portfolio is scored against these domains. Map your evidence to each section before the interview to maximise your score.

Mrcp uk alte

1 pts

1 extracted question map to this section.

  • Mrcp uk alte1 pts

Postgraduate

1 pts

1 extracted question map to this section.

  • Postgraduate1 pts

Presentation

1 pts

1 extracted question map to this section.

  • Presentation1 pts

Publication

1 pts

1 extracted question map to this section.

  • Publication1 pts

Teaching

1 pts

1 extracted question map to this section.

  • Teaching1 pts

Training in

1 pts

1 extracted question map to this section.

  • Training in 1 pts

Quality impr

1 pts

1 extracted question map to this section.

  • Quality impr1 pts

Leadership

1 pts

1 extracted question map to this section.

  • Leadership1 pts

Key Dates & Deadlines

Important dates for the Clinical Oncology ST3 2026 recruitment cycle. Dates may change — check official sources for updates.

Application opened
20 Nov 2025passed
Application closed
11 Dec 2025passed
Interview window
23–24 Mar 2026active
Initial offers
14 Apr 2026upcoming

Eligibility Requirements

You must meet all essential eligibility criteria. These are assessed at the application stage.

Essential

Person specification match

Track the core published eligibility requirements for Clinical Oncology ST3.

Official Source Documents

Verify all information against the latest published documents before your application.

Clinical Oncology ST3 person specification

Published by: NHS England Medical Hub

Confirmed 2026View document →

Self-assessment guidance page

Published by: NHS England Medical Hub

Confirmed 2026View document →

Related Specialties

Also in Oncology: compare interview formats and scoring criteria across nearby routes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Clinical Oncology ST3 interview format?

The Clinical Oncology ST3 interview consists of 1 station: Interview. Each station assesses different competencies in a timed format.

How is Clinical Oncology ST3 selected in 2026?

Tracks question-level evidence packaging, slot targeting, and export readiness from the locally captured guidance corpus.

When are Clinical Oncology ST3 interviews in 2026?

Key dates for Clinical Oncology ST3 2026: Application opened — 20 Nov 2025; Application closed — 11 Dec 2025; Interview window — 23–24 Mar 2026; Initial offers — 14 Apr 2026. Check official sources for any changes.

What documents do I need for Clinical Oncology ST3 selection?

You need to meet 1 eligibility criteria including: Person specification match. See the eligibility section below for the complete list.

How many points is the Clinical Oncology ST3 portfolio worth?

The Clinical Oncology ST3 portfolio is assessed across 8 scoring sections: Mrcp uk alte, Postgraduate, Presentation, Publication, Teaching, Training in , Quality impr, Leadership. Each section has specific criteria and maximum point allocations.

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