Clinical Fellow (ST3 equivalent) in Clinical Haematology
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
CQC: Good
Liverpool
Salary
£65,048 – £65,048
Training post
Unknown
Trust type
Teaching
Posted
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About the role
We are looking to appoint a fixed term Clinical Fellow (ST3 equivalent) in Clinical Haematology for a period of 6 months from August 2026 to join our internationally recognised, forward thinking team at an exciting time for Haematology in Liverpool.
The successful applicant will get experience in the inpatient and outpatient management of non-malignant haematology patients (including general haematology, thrombosis, bleeding disorders, immunohaematology, TMA and haemoglobinopathy). As a research active department there will be opportunities to become engaged with audit and research during the role.
Clinical Fellow (ST3 equivalent) in Clinical Haematology
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
This post would be ideally suited to a doctor interested in a career in Haematology, and seeking to obtain further experience prior to speciality training application, although applicants to general practice and other specialities will find this a useful experience.
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The successful applicant will work with the multidisciplinary team to provide Clinical Haematology (non-malignant) services to the Trust. The main duties include:
Medical Cover for Non-Malignant Haematology Inpatients including Daily Ward Rounds (alternating with colleagues)
Medical Cover for Non-Malignant Haematology Day Case patients (alternating with colleagues)
Outpatient Clinics – Specialist Non-Malignant Haematology and General Haematology
Consultative/Liaison Haematology provision to LUHFT
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Working as part of a multiprofessional team including Consultants, Haematology trainees, Advanced and Specialist nurses, Pharmacists, Psychologists and Biomedical Scientists the successful applicant will deliver the highest standards of care to our (non-malignant) Haematology patients. They will do this through:
Outpatient review of patients (through clinics, acute reviews/ambulatory reviews, day case reviews)
Consultative Haematology reviews
Supporting the management of Haematology inpatients, including ward round reviews
Participation in Audit & Research
Laboratory support including reporting and advice on results
Multiprofessional education including Haematology Trainees, Nursing and laboratory colleagues
Participation in MDT meetings
It is anticipated that the successful applicant will have the opportunity to develop/further an interest in a subspecialist area to complement the service, and will be expected to be actively involved in all aspects of the service.
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Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women’s Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK’s largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women’s, visit their careers page.
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Person specification
Essential
MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
Full registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council at time of appointment.
Have evidence of achievement of foundation competences from a UKFPO-affiliated foundation programme or equivalent, by time of application in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice.
Have evidence of achievement of Core Training competences.
Eligible to work in the UK.
Evidence that present achievement and performance is commensurate with totality of training.
Knowledge and experience of haematology.
Evidence of broad range of IT skills.
Knowledge of evidence-based practice.
An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues.
Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, colleagues in pathology, support staff, patients and relatives.
Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
For most non-EEA applicants, there is a requirement for appropriate scores in the academic International English Language Test System (IELTS) and Occupational English Test (OET).
Experience of conducting clinical audit
Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making.
Evidence of engaging in clinical governance: reporting errors and learning from errors.
Evidence of interest in, and experience of, teaching.
Demonstrates a commitment to maintaining professional skills and knowledge relevant to the post.
Demonstrates a willingness to engage in appraisal.
Demonstrates an understanding of the principles of research.
Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure
An enquiring and critical approach to work.
A caring attitude to patients.
Evidence of ability to work independently and as part of a team.
An ability to organise and prioritise work effectively.
Desirable
Full MRCP (UK) or full MRCPCH at the time of application.
Intercalated BSc or equivalent.
Higher degrees including MSc, PhD or MD (where the research thesis is not part of first medical degree).
Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries.
Evidence of involvement in clinical audit.
Commitment to Clinical Risk Management and Clinical Governance.
Commitment to teaching both medical and non-medical staff.
Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development and lifelong learning.
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