ST3HaematologyTraining post

Senior Clinical Fellow (ST3+) – Haematology

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

London

Salary

£67,325 – £76,582

Posted

2 weeks ago

About the role

The Department of Haematology at UCLH is seeking a Specialist Registrar-level (ST3-ST7) Senior Clinical Fellows to join our team in March 2027 for a period of 12 months. UCLH is one of the largest haematology units in Europe with >100 dedicated inpatient beds in a purpose-built building which opened in 2022. The successful applicant will join a team of >30 haematology registrars who are supervised by >50 haematology consultants covering the entire range of malignant, non-malignant and experimental haematology. The postholder will also participate in the wider haematology on call rota and gain experience in the management of haematological emergencies and liaison haematology. Applicants should have completed SHO-level training (minimum 4 years postgraduate clinical experience) in internal medicine and/or be an established haematology registrar. The posts are suitable for post-IMT trainees who wish to gain haematology experience in order to secure an NTN, or for existing haematology trainees to gain a consultant post. We also welcome applications from:- current UK trainees who are looking to undertake an OOPE or OOPT to broaden their clinical experience.- suitably qualified haematology doctors who are looking to pursue GMC specialist registration via the CESR route We can offer in-depth, longer-term clinical and laboratory experience to fulfil the requirements of the UK haematology curriculum.

Senior Clinical Fellow (ST3+) – Haematology

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Senior clinical fellow posts cover both inpatients, day care and outpatients on a rotational basis, with numerous opportunities to develop sub-specialty interests. Available posts include bone marrow transplantation, CAR T-cell therapy, haemoglobinopathies, clotting, TTP, laboratory haematology and malignant haematology. The duration of the post is 6 months in the first instance which is extendable to a year or more. The fellow will take part in the on-call rota with prospective cover (band 1B). The post holder must be flexible and prepared to cover the clinical needs of the service on a day-to-day basis.

The training and education opportunities are identical to those of haematology SpRs-in-training and we will support relevant courses for candidate's education and training in discussion with their consultant educational supervisor. There is a strong team approach in a well-supported environment and an emphasis on multi-disciplinary team working and well-being. As a research-active department, there are innumerable opportunities to get involved in clinical research and work towards presenting work at a national or international conference.

The appointee should hold MRCP or equivalent and hold full registration and a licence to practice with the GMC.

Applicants are urged to have at least minimal cover with a medical defence organisation.

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research. We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites: University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing) National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals University College Hospital Grafton Way Building Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre The Hospital for Tropical Diseases University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology. We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Person specification

Essential

Medical degree
Membership of the Royal College of Physicians or equivalent
Eligible for full registration with the GMC and entry on the appropriate GMC Specialist Register at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practise.
Completed core medial training or equivalent
Experience of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
Clinical audit experience
Ability and commitment to teach in a clinical setting
Ability to organise and prioritise workload, to delegate responsibility as appropriate and to supervise staff
Good inter-personal skills with an ability to work co-operatively in a multidisciplinary setting
Ability to work effectively within a team environment & on own initiative
Understanding of research methodology
Excellent communication skills/verbal and written. Good command of written and spoken English

Desirable

Knowledge of the Clinical Governance framework of the NHS (including Research governance) and understanding of current changes in the organisation and management structures of the NHS. Ability to act within these parameters
Undergoing or completed higher specialist training in Haematology
Experience in oncology
Experience of laboratory research