Job summary
This 12 month post starting in February 2026 provides an exciting opportunity to gain experience in the management of patients with disorders of haemostasis and benign Haematology.
The job is based in the Bristol Haematology Unit which comprises a 25 bedded in-patient unit and day unit area specifically for patients with Haemophilia, ITP and TTP and other non-malignant Haematology disorders excluding Haemoglobinopathies. Bristol is a Haemophilia Comprehensive Care Centre an ITP treating Centre, and a regional TTP centre.
The post is ideal for Haematology trainees who are in the later stages of their Haematology training looking for additional experience in this area.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work within the Haemophilia and benign Haematology team based in the Bristol Haematology Unit. Duties will cover all aspects of the care of patients with Haemostasis disorders. Close working with the clinical trials team for management of patients in clinical trials will be expected. The post holder will be encouraged to do research projects/ audits for presentations at conferences and for publications.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description including the main responsibilities and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description including the main responsibilities and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- 4 years or more full time post graduate experience (or its equivalent gained on a part time or flexible basis) at least 2 years of which has been in an adult general medicine specialty which can be relevant to Haematology
- Experience working in Haematology
- Good working relationships with colleagues
- Good relationships and communication with patients
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice including Good clinical care/ Maintaining good medical practice/ Good relationships and communication with patients.
- Good working relationships with colleagues/ Good teaching and training/ Professional behaviour and probity/ Delivery of good acute clinical care/ Evidence of experience and enthusiasm for teaching
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of achievement of competencies at ST3 Haematology or above in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice including: Good clinical care
- Maintaining good medical practice
- Good teaching and training
- Professional behaviour and probity
- Delivery of good acute clinical care
- Evidence of experience and enthusiasm for teaching
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Up to date and fit to practise safely
Desirable
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent qualification
- MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
Additional and Aptitudes
Essential
- Be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard
- Evidence that they are supportive, respectful, innovative and collaborative
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- 4 years or more full time post graduate experience (or its equivalent gained on a part time or flexible basis) at least 2 years of which has been in an adult general medicine specialty which can be relevant to Haematology
- Experience working in Haematology
- Good working relationships with colleagues
- Good relationships and communication with patients
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice including Good clinical care/ Maintaining good medical practice/ Good relationships and communication with patients.
- Good working relationships with colleagues/ Good teaching and training/ Professional behaviour and probity/ Delivery of good acute clinical care/ Evidence of experience and enthusiasm for teaching
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of achievement of competencies at ST3 Haematology or above in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice including: Good clinical care
- Maintaining good medical practice
- Good teaching and training
- Professional behaviour and probity
- Delivery of good acute clinical care
- Evidence of experience and enthusiasm for teaching
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Up to date and fit to practise safely
Desirable
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent qualification
- MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
Additional and Aptitudes
Essential
- Be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard
- Evidence that they are supportive, respectful, innovative and collaborative
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.
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.
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 Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre
22 Horfield Road
Bristol
BS2 8ED
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
