Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

ST3+ Haematology doctor

The closing date is 17 March 2026

Job summary

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiasticST3+ Haematology Doctorto join our dynamic and forward-thinking Haematology Department for a fixed term 12-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a doctor with prior Core Medical Training (or equivalent) who is looking to further develop their skills within a busy but supportive NHS environment.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality care acrossmalignant and non-malignant haematology, laboratory haematology, and inpatient and outpatient services.

Main duties of the job

LED ST3+ in Haematology based at Kettering General Hospital. You will gain lots of haematology experience in a busy but friendly department working alongside 5 Haematology Consultants, 2 Specialist Registrars and 3 FY1 doctors. This post is not recognised for training however will provide excellent clinical and laboratory haematology experience with some opportunities for education and training. The post would be suitable for a doctor wanting a broad experience in haematology prior to specialist training. You will need to be eligible to work in the UK and hold full GMC registration and a license to practise. MRCP Clinical work includes outpatients, inpatient care including chemotherapy. There will also be opportunity to gain experience in laboratory haematology and bone marrow biopsies. with full GMC registration and experience in cancer treatment and required to have knowledge of management of haematology and oncological emergencies. The precise duties will vary according to the previous experience of the appointee. Candidates will be expected to cover the emergency assessment bay, wards, and chemotherapy suites. Educational opportunities, equivalent to those afforded to doctors participating in recognised training schemes will be provided. We are keen to encourage applications from candidates who have already chosen to train in Haematology and are wishing to further develop their skills.

About us

Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close adverts once we have received sufficient applications

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is on an exciting journey with all of our divisions committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN). As part of this collaborative approach, there may be a requirement for you to work across both the Kettering and Northampton hospital sites, depending on the needs of the service.

Our Excellence Values

  • Compassion
  • Accountability
  • Respect
  • Integrity
  • Courage

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across UHN and help to unleash everyone's full potential.

UHN encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.

We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.

We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for UHN.

Details

Date posted

03 March 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£52,656 to £65,048 a year per annum/pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

264-7785922-CSS

Job locations

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

The main duties, roles and responsibilities of the post include: Clinical The post-holders duties will be primarily at Kettering General Hospital (KGH), but it is a condition of all appointments that post-holders will be willing to work at Northampton General Hospital. The post holder will perform the duties of a JCF (CT1/2) to the Haematology team which is based at the KGH. The team treats patients with a variety of haematological conditions. The post contains opportunities to participate in research, learn about intensive chemotherapy, immunotherapy and targeted therapies for the treatment of cancer. Candidates will be expected to cover the emergency assessment bay, wards, and chemotherapy suite. Teaching/Research Kettering General Hospital NHS Trust is a busy DGH, and the post-holder will be required to participate in programmes for teaching clinical students, training junior doctors and in clinical examinations. It is expected that this will be an integral part of every-day clinical activity. It is anticipated the post-holder will have opportunity for further training and development in relation to delivering the role. They will be allowed to attend the Junior doctors teaching sessions on Wednesday afternoons. Clinical trials are an additional key component of the post, requiring clinical trial governance as the post-holder will be expected to assist in the management of trial patients. Clinical Governance The post-holder will participate in all clinical governance activities, including clinical audit, morbidity and mortality reviews and meetings, clinical effectiveness, risk management, quality improvement activities as required by the Trust, and external accrediting bodies. Clinical audit, including completion of an audit cycle, is seen as a mandatory activity for all junior doctors/ associate specialist/Consultants. Personal and Professional Development including revalidation The Trust supports the requirements for continuing professional development as laid down by the Royal College of Physicians and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities. The post-holder will be required to keep himself/herself fully up-to-date with their relevant area of practice and to be able to demonstrate this to the satisfaction of the Trust. Professional or study leave will be granted at the discretion of the Trust, in line with the prevailing Terms and Conditions of Service, to support appropriate study, postgraduate training activities, relevant CME courses and other appropriate personal development needs. The Trust has the required arrangements in place, as laid down by the Royal College of Physicians, to ensure that all doctors have an annual appraisal with a trained appraiser and supports doctors going through the revalidation process. Management The post-holder will be required to work within the Trust's management policies and procedures, both statutory and internal, accepting that the resources available to the Trust are finite and that all changes in clinical practice or workload, or developments requiring additional resources must have prior agreement with the Trust. He/she will undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients, and the running of clinical department under the direction of the lead clinician and/or directorate chair. Risk Management The management of risk is the responsibility of everyone and will be achieved within a progressive, honest and open environment. Staff will be provided with the necessary education, training and support to enable them to meet this responsibility. They must complete all the statutory and mandatory training requirements. Responsibilities for Health & Safety The post holder is responsible for ensuring that all duties and responsibilities of this post are carried out in compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, Statutory Regulations and Trust Policies and Procedures. This will be supported by the provision of training and specialist advice where required. OTHER INFORMATION The post holder may be required to carry out other relevant duties as required. The post holder will adhere to the duties specified under the Staff Responsibilities of the NHS Constitution in their day to day work and behaviours. The post holder will be expected to aspire to the Values of the Trust in their day to day work and behaviours in order to support the Trust in achieving its Vision. The post holder will adhere to, at all times, any Professional, NHS Code of Conducts and legislation relevant for their area of work. The post holder will make themselves familiar with, and adhere to, at all times, the policies and procedures of the Trust, and their area of work. The post holder will be expected to work to any Corporate/Division/Directorate/Department objectives and standards in order to provide an acceptable level of service. The post holder will be expected to undertake training, including mandatory and role specific training, relevant to their role and ensure it is renewed as required. This job description reflects the present requirements of the post and it does not form part of the contract of employment. As the duties of the post change and develop the job description will be reviewed and will be subject to amendment, in consultation with the post holder. It is the Trusts aim to reach agreement on reasonable changes, but if agreement is not possible the Trust reserves the right to effect changes to the post holders job description after consultation with them. Appropriate notice of such changes will be given.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The main duties, roles and responsibilities of the post include: Clinical The post-holders duties will be primarily at Kettering General Hospital (KGH), but it is a condition of all appointments that post-holders will be willing to work at Northampton General Hospital. The post holder will perform the duties of a JCF (CT1/2) to the Haematology team which is based at the KGH. The team treats patients with a variety of haematological conditions. The post contains opportunities to participate in research, learn about intensive chemotherapy, immunotherapy and targeted therapies for the treatment of cancer. Candidates will be expected to cover the emergency assessment bay, wards, and chemotherapy suite. Teaching/Research Kettering General Hospital NHS Trust is a busy DGH, and the post-holder will be required to participate in programmes for teaching clinical students, training junior doctors and in clinical examinations. It is expected that this will be an integral part of every-day clinical activity. It is anticipated the post-holder will have opportunity for further training and development in relation to delivering the role. They will be allowed to attend the Junior doctors teaching sessions on Wednesday afternoons. Clinical trials are an additional key component of the post, requiring clinical trial governance as the post-holder will be expected to assist in the management of trial patients. Clinical Governance The post-holder will participate in all clinical governance activities, including clinical audit, morbidity and mortality reviews and meetings, clinical effectiveness, risk management, quality improvement activities as required by the Trust, and external accrediting bodies. Clinical audit, including completion of an audit cycle, is seen as a mandatory activity for all junior doctors/ associate specialist/Consultants. Personal and Professional Development including revalidation The Trust supports the requirements for continuing professional development as laid down by the Royal College of Physicians and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities. The post-holder will be required to keep himself/herself fully up-to-date with their relevant area of practice and to be able to demonstrate this to the satisfaction of the Trust. Professional or study leave will be granted at the discretion of the Trust, in line with the prevailing Terms and Conditions of Service, to support appropriate study, postgraduate training activities, relevant CME courses and other appropriate personal development needs. The Trust has the required arrangements in place, as laid down by the Royal College of Physicians, to ensure that all doctors have an annual appraisal with a trained appraiser and supports doctors going through the revalidation process. Management The post-holder will be required to work within the Trust's management policies and procedures, both statutory and internal, accepting that the resources available to the Trust are finite and that all changes in clinical practice or workload, or developments requiring additional resources must have prior agreement with the Trust. He/she will undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients, and the running of clinical department under the direction of the lead clinician and/or directorate chair. Risk Management The management of risk is the responsibility of everyone and will be achieved within a progressive, honest and open environment. Staff will be provided with the necessary education, training and support to enable them to meet this responsibility. They must complete all the statutory and mandatory training requirements. Responsibilities for Health & Safety The post holder is responsible for ensuring that all duties and responsibilities of this post are carried out in compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, Statutory Regulations and Trust Policies and Procedures. This will be supported by the provision of training and specialist advice where required. OTHER INFORMATION The post holder may be required to carry out other relevant duties as required. The post holder will adhere to the duties specified under the Staff Responsibilities of the NHS Constitution in their day to day work and behaviours. The post holder will be expected to aspire to the Values of the Trust in their day to day work and behaviours in order to support the Trust in achieving its Vision. The post holder will adhere to, at all times, any Professional, NHS Code of Conducts and legislation relevant for their area of work. The post holder will make themselves familiar with, and adhere to, at all times, the policies and procedures of the Trust, and their area of work. The post holder will be expected to work to any Corporate/Division/Directorate/Department objectives and standards in order to provide an acceptable level of service. The post holder will be expected to undertake training, including mandatory and role specific training, relevant to their role and ensure it is renewed as required. This job description reflects the present requirements of the post and it does not form part of the contract of employment. As the duties of the post change and develop the job description will be reviewed and will be subject to amendment, in consultation with the post holder. It is the Trusts aim to reach agreement on reasonable changes, but if agreement is not possible the Trust reserves the right to effect changes to the post holders job description after consultation with them. Appropriate notice of such changes will be given.

Person Specification

Education, Training and Qualifications

Essential

  • ALS
  • Full GMC Registration

Desirable

  • FRCR Part 1 & 2a/b
  • MRCP

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • 3 years General Medicine

Desirable

  • Haematology Training in Medical and Clinical Haematology

Skills

Essential

  • Communication: Able to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English.
  • Ability to build rapport, listen, persuade and negotiate.
  • Accountability - able to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert authority.
  • Be able to project ascetic-drainage, chest aspiration and other ward based practical necessities.

Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes

Essential

  • Appreciation of research and its purpose
  • Experience of teaching and training to undergraduates and junior medical staff
  • Accountability - able to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert authority.

Desirable

  • Peer reviewed publications
  • MSC Course or PGCERT Medical EducationX
Person Specification

Education, Training and Qualifications

Essential

  • ALS
  • Full GMC Registration

Desirable

  • FRCR Part 1 & 2a/b
  • MRCP

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • 3 years General Medicine

Desirable

  • Haematology Training in Medical and Clinical Haematology

Skills

Essential

  • Communication: Able to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English.
  • Ability to build rapport, listen, persuade and negotiate.
  • Accountability - able to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert authority.
  • Be able to project ascetic-drainage, chest aspiration and other ward based practical necessities.

Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes

Essential

  • Appreciation of research and its purpose
  • Experience of teaching and training to undergraduates and junior medical staff
  • Accountability - able to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert authority.

Desirable

  • Peer reviewed publications
  • MSC Course or PGCERT Medical EducationX

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).

Additional information

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

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ


Employer's website

https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ


Employer's website

https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Director - Haematology and Oncology UHN

Dr Richard Harris

richard.harris22@nhs.net

01536492692

Details

Date posted

03 March 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£52,656 to £65,048 a year per annum/pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

264-7785922-CSS

Job locations

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ


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