Senior Clinical Fellow in Haematology

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is a whole time/maximum part-time trust fellow. Part time or job share applicants will be considered for those candidates unable to work full time for personal reasons. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job description will be discussed in consultation with the department.

These posts are designed to mirror the existing ST training programme, and opportunities for education and supervision will be identical, including allocation of an educational supervisor for the duration of the post.

There is flexibility to tailor the rotations to focus on areas of clinical interest of the candidates.

The principal duties of the posts will include:

To undertake care of haematology inpatients and outpatients under the supervision of the haematology senior medical teams. This will be through participation in the Haematology Specialist Registrar rotation, rotating through one or more of the subspecialty teams:

• Acute leukaemia, allogeneic stem cell transplant and CAR-T
• Lymphoma and lymphoid malignancy including autologous stem cell transplants and CAR-T
• Myeloma, myeloid and general haematology including autologous stem cell transplants
• Haemostasis, thrombosis and immune haematology
• Red cell haematology and transfusion
• Laboratory haematology
• Paediatric haematology
• Consultative and liaison haematology
• To undertake procedures relevant to haematology, including bone marrow biopsy, intrathecal chemotherapy and tunnelled central catheter removal. Where necessary, appropriate training and supervision will be provided.
• To refer to other specialists as required in order to provide optimal patient care
• To provide specialist haematology advice to other medical and surgical teams, as well as general practitioners. Senior supervision is provided where necessary, depending on the experience of the post-holder
• To participate in the haematology Specialist Registrar on-call rota, where experience allows.
• To undertake care of patients undergoing clinical trials, showing evidence of training and understanding of Good Clinical Practice. Where required, appropriate training in clinical trial protocols will be provided
• To engage with the specialty trainee education programme, including attendance at regular educational meetings. The post-holders will be expected to maintain an educational portfolio mirroring their equivalent stage of training.
• To engage in the departments clinical governance programme, including, for example, audit, clinic incident reporting and quality meetings.
• To participate in laboratory activities, including reporting of blood and bone marrow specimens and attendance at diagnostic MDTs. Where necessary, appropriate training and supervision will be provided. The extent of participation will depend on the post-holder's experience.
• Where possible, to participate in the collection and analysis of local data with a view to preparing and submitting papers for publication.
• Cross-cover to other specialty teams within haematology during both planned and unplanned absence.

There are specific team-based job timetables that incorporate a range of inpatient, outpatient and laboratory duties.

You will undertake annual appraisal and Job Planning with the Departmental Lead or nominated deputy.

Education and Training Opportunities

The haematology education and training programme was overhauled in 2021 following the launch of theJRCTB Haematology Curriculum.This post is designed to mirror the training programme of deanery appointed resident doctors, and opportunities for education and supervision will be identical, including allocation of an educational supervisor for the duration of the post and access to study leave and self-development time.There is a weekly Wessex-wide teaching programme encompassing clinical and laboratory haematology plus specific laboratory morphology sessions for more junior trainees to gain laboratory competencies. There are several

For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for. It outlines the essential criteria for the role and is designed to support you in preparing your application by helping you evaluate how your skills, experience, and professional background align with the requirements of the role.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed fellow doctors and dentists. Applicants requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.

Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave.

Grades for Trust appointed fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular. Basic salary plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay) Salary will be assessed based on experience and skills. Eligibility criteria for appointment to a Nodal Point 5; Have a minimum of 6 years of Specialty training Hold relevant higher specialty exam (e.g FRCP, FRCA, FRCS) A portfolio of evidence that demonstrates they meet the criteria for progression (in line with the Curriculum for the speciality similar to deanery trainee) Proposed interview date: 14/08/2026This vacancy closes on or before 11th August 2026

Person Specification

Qualifications, Training & Experience

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• Eligible for GMC registration with a licence to practise
• MRCP Part 1 or higher specialty membership exam (or equivalent)
• MRCP Part 2 or higher specialty membership exam (or equivalent
• Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
• Internal Medicine experience for at least 12 months OR Clinical Haematology experience for at least 6 months
• Experience of out of hours and emergency care

Desirable

• GMC registration with a licence to practice
• MRCP PACES or equivalent specialty examination
• Higher postgraduate degree
• Experience working in the NHS
• 24 months internal medicine experience
• Clinical haematology experience for at least 12 months
• Evidence of clinical knowledge in Haematology
• Laboratory haematology experience
• Experience in procedures related to haematology, including bone marrow biopsy and tunnelled central venous catheter removal
• Quality Improvement or education project completion
• Publications and presentations related to haematology

Aptitudes and skills

Essential

• Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
• Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
• Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
• Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
• Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly

Desirable

• Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
• Evidence of ability to work with indirect supervision in clinical haematology in both inpatient and outpatient settings
• Evidence of understanding of principles of treatment for cancer and haematology patients

Trust Values

Essential

• Always Improving, Working Together, Patients First

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)