East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Locally Employed Doctor - ST3+ Haematology

The closing date is 24 October 2025

Job summary

ESHT are pleased to offer an excellent opportunity to gain broad clinical and laboratory Haematology experience as a LAS 3+in a busy but friendly haematology department.

You will gain lots of haematology experience working alongside 6 haematology consultants, one SAS doctor and 4 haematology clinical nurse specialists.

There is also a team of 3 resident doctors (FY2) covering Haematology inpatients. This post is not recognised for training however provides excellent clinical and laboratory Haematology experience and there are plentiful educational and training opportunities. It would be suitable for doctors wanting a broad experience in Haematology prior to speciality training.

Clinical work includes outpatients, inpatient care including intensive chemotherapy. There will also be opportunity to gain experience in laboratory haematology and bone marrow biopsies..

You will need to be eligible to work in the UK, hold full GMC registration and a license to practise. MRCP preferred and prior Haematology experience or interest preferable.

Main duties of the job

Clinical Responsibilities

  • Patient Care: Provide direct care for patients with haematological disorders in both inpatient wards and outpatient clinics.
  • On-Call Duties: Participate in the on-call rota, managing urgent referrals and acute haematological emergencies.
  • Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with consultants, junior doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and other allied health professionals to deliver holistic care.

Laboratory & Diagnostic Duties

  • Interpretation of Results: Assist in the interpretation of blood films, bone marrow aspirates, and other haematological investigations.

  • Laboratory Support: Provide clinical input to laboratory services, including transfusion medicine and coagulation studies.

Teaching & Training

  • Junior Doctor Supervision: Support and mentor junior medical staff, including CT2 and foundation doctors.

  • Medical Education: Contribute to the teaching of medical students, ward nursing teams, and clinical nurse specialists.

Audit, Research & Development

  • Clinical Audit: Participate in audits to improve service quality and patient outcomes.

  • Research: Engage in research activities, especially in rapidly evolving areas like malignant haematology .

  • Special Interests: Opportunity to develop expertise in subspecialties.

About us

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at Conquest Hospital and Eastbourne District General Hospital, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available for a small administration fee.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

Details

Date posted

13 October 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£65,048 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

374-EB-AM-30

Job locations

Eastbourne General Hospital

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD


Job description

Job responsibilities

This is a fixed term full time post for 12 months within the Haematology Department which prides itself on being innovative, dynamic and aims to deliver the highest standards of care to patients.

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is a fixed term full time post for 12 months within the Haematology Department which prides itself on being innovative, dynamic and aims to deliver the highest standards of care to patients.

Person Specification

Qualifcations

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent qualification
  • MRCP (UK) Parts 1 & 2 or equivalent
  • Attendance at relevant courses

Desirable

  • Full MRCP (UK) or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of achievement of ST1/2 competencies
  • Experience in haematology at SHO or equivalent

Desirable

  • Experience of haematology
  • Experience as an SpR in haematology would be useful in maximising the opportunities of this post.
Person Specification

Qualifcations

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent qualification
  • MRCP (UK) Parts 1 & 2 or equivalent
  • Attendance at relevant courses

Desirable

  • Full MRCP (UK) or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of achievement of ST1/2 competencies
  • Experience in haematology at SHO or equivalent

Desirable

  • Experience of haematology
  • Experience as an SpR in haematology would be useful in maximising the opportunities of this post.

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

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Eastbourne General Hospital

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD


Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Eastbourne General Hospital

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD


Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Service Manager

Imran Yunus

Imran.yunus@nhs.net

07812502109

Details

Date posted

13 October 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£65,048 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

374-EB-AM-30

Job locations

Eastbourne General Hospital

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD


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