University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Senior Clinical Fellow in Lymphoma

The closing date is 06 February 2026

Job summary

Senior Clinical Fellow - Lymphoma ST 6-8This post provides an exciting opportunity to gain extensive experience in the management of patients with malignant lymphoma.The post holder will provide clinical cover for patients with malignant lymphoma in both the in-patient and out-patient setting and be trained in all aspects of the management of lymphoma.The job is based in the Haematology Unit within BHOC which comprises a 25 bedded in-patient unit, Chemo Day Unit & Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) areas. There is additionally a large out-patient department within the Bristol Cancer Institute and a Teenage and Young Adult Unit within the same building.The Bristol Haematology & Oncology Centre is a tertiary referral centre for allogeneic stem cell transplantation and CAR-T cell therapy, and there is a specialist interest in stem cell transplantation in lymphoma. The post holder will be expected to play an active role in clinical research and conduct their own audit & service improvement projects and be allocated time to do this.The postholder is also expected to participate in out-of-hours cover, on a middle-grade rota covering Saturdays & Sundays between 9 and 4 (1 in 10), and on the registrar general haematology out-of-hours rota on an ad hoc basis.The post is ideal for either haematology trainees at the end of their training or as an Out of Program training experience. Please note that the post is a fixed post for 12 months.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work within the lymphoma team, based in the Bristol Haematology & Oncology Centre (BHOC). Duties will primarily cover all aspects of the care of patients with malignant lymphoma including diagnosis, primary therapy and relapse therapy.

Non-clinical training and responsibilities: Day to day clinical responsibilities are seen to be a significant part of the training offered to registrars and fellows, and opportunities are taken for informal clinical teaching as / when appropriate. All doctors are expected to undertake audit and to make a regular contribution to the Departmental academic programme. The formal teaching programme includes one department academic meeting (includes M&M and audit) and a registrar-led teaching session each week. This supplements the educational value of clinical meetings - weekly BMT planning meetings; weekly haematology MDT meetings; weekly haematology Grand Round; weekly hospital grand rounds.

Opportunities exist for participation in clinical research and there are monthly clinical trial review meetings, clinical research team and research governance meetings. Haematology laboratory experience is available within the department.

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.

Details

Date posted

23 January 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£73,992 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

387-SPS9262-KC

Job locations

Bristol Haematology & Oncology Centre

22 Horfield Road

Bristol

BS2 8ED


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

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent primary medical qualification
  • Registration with GMC
  • FRCPath Part 1 or equivalent

Desirable

  • FRCPath Part 2 or equivalent

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Haematology (minimum 2 years)
  • General adult medicine
  • Evidence of involvement in quality improvement and clinical audit

Desirable

  • Bone marrow stem cell transplantation

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Good spoken and written English that is adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
  • Ability to cope with stress
  • Good communication skills
  • Able to work in a multi-disciplinary team
  • Knowledge of principles of Audit and willingness to participate in projects

Desirable

  • Bone marrow biopsy
  • Intrathecal chemotherapy

Additional and Aptitudes

Essential

  • Ability to maintain good relationships and communication with patients
  • Ability to maintain good working relationships with colleagues
  • Demonstrates professional behaviour and probity
  • Trust Values
Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent primary medical qualification
  • Registration with GMC
  • FRCPath Part 1 or equivalent

Desirable

  • FRCPath Part 2 or equivalent

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Haematology (minimum 2 years)
  • General adult medicine
  • Evidence of involvement in quality improvement and clinical audit

Desirable

  • Bone marrow stem cell transplantation

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Good spoken and written English that is adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
  • Ability to cope with stress
  • Good communication skills
  • Able to work in a multi-disciplinary team
  • Knowledge of principles of Audit and willingness to participate in projects

Desirable

  • Bone marrow biopsy
  • Intrathecal chemotherapy

Additional and Aptitudes

Essential

  • Ability to maintain good relationships and communication with patients
  • Ability to maintain good working relationships with colleagues
  • Demonstrates professional behaviour and probity
  • Trust Values

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

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Address

Bristol Haematology & Oncology Centre

22 Horfield Road

Bristol

BS2 8ED


Employer's website

https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Address

Bristol Haematology & Oncology Centre

22 Horfield Road

Bristol

BS2 8ED


Employer's website

https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead for Haematology

Dr Amanda Clark

Amanda.Clark@uhbw.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

23 January 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£73,992 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

387-SPS9262-KC

Job locations

Bristol Haematology & Oncology Centre

22 Horfield Road

Bristol

BS2 8ED


Supporting documents

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