East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Locally Employed Doctor ST3+ in Haematology

The closing date is 18 February 2026

Job summary

An opportunity to gain broad clinical and laboratory Haematology experience as a Locally Employed ST3 Doctor in a busy but friendly Haematology department.

You will gain lots of Haematology experience in a friendly department, working alongside 6 Haematology consultants, one SAS doctor, 4 Haematology clinical nurse specialists and 2 Haematology cancer support workers.

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.

Main duties of the job

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 for Sept 2023, hold full GMC registration and a license to practise. MRCP preferred and prior Haematology experience or interest preferable.

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

05 February 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty registrar

Salary

£65,048 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

374-EB-AM357

Job locations

EDGH

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD


Job description

Job responsibilities

See job description for full details

Please contact Imran Yunus if you have any questions about this post

Job description

Job responsibilities

See job description for full details

Please contact Imran Yunus if you have any questions about this post

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent Qualification.
  • Attendance at relevant courses.
  • MRCP (UK) parts 1 & 2 or equivalent.

Desirable

  • Full MRCP(UK) or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • ExperienceEvidence of achievement of ST1/2 competencies;Experience of haematology Experience as an SpR in haematology would be useful in maximising the opportunities of this post. maintaining good medical practice good relationships and communication professional behaviour and probity- delivery of good acute clinical care
  • Experience in haematology at SHO or equivalent
  • Ability to provide complete details of employment history
  • Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problem
  • Demonstrates awareness of the basics of managing haematological conditions
  • Shows aptitude for practical skills eg manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination

Desirable

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

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent Qualification.
  • Attendance at relevant courses.
  • MRCP (UK) parts 1 & 2 or equivalent.

Desirable

  • Full MRCP(UK) or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • ExperienceEvidence of achievement of ST1/2 competencies;Experience of haematology Experience as an SpR in haematology would be useful in maximising the opportunities of this post. maintaining good medical practice good relationships and communication professional behaviour and probity- delivery of good acute clinical care
  • Experience in haematology at SHO or equivalent
  • Ability to provide complete details of employment history
  • Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problem
  • Demonstrates awareness of the basics of managing haematological conditions
  • Shows aptitude for practical skills eg manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination

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

EDGH

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

EDGH

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 Haematology

Imran Yunus

imran.yunus@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

05 February 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty registrar

Salary

£65,048 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

374-EB-AM357

Job locations

EDGH

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD


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