Clinical Fellow

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Nottingham is looking for a doctor with experience at the specialist trainee level to join their team in clinical trials and stem cell donor care. The role involves assessing donor suitability, supporting the apheresis nursing team, and collaborating on research projects. Candidates should have a commitment to professional development, ideally with Haematology experience. This position offers opportunities for teaching and access to resources for continuous learning.

Benefits

Mentorship and guidance

Opportunities for teaching

CPD access

Qualifications

• Doctor with experience in UK and at specialist trainee level.
• Ideally experienced in Haematology.
• Commitment to professional development and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Undertake donor medical assessments including thorough history and examination.
• Support apheresis nursing team during procedures and manage complications.
• Collaborate on research and quality-improvement projects.
• Provide clinical care and management for patients in trials.

Skills

UK clinical trial experience

Experience in Haematology

Patient management

Research collaboration

Education

Doctor with UK experience at specialist trainee level

Job description

Overview

This post is an exciting opportunity for a doctor with UK experience at specialist trainee level and ideally with experience in Haematology to gain experience in clinical trials and stem cell donor care, supporting the Anthony Nolan Cell Collection Service hosted within the Clinical Research Facility (CRF) at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH).

The postholder will be expected to play an active role in research and contribute to the management of patients in clinical trials. There will be the opportunity for independent audit and research and collaboration on these with the Anthony Nolan medical team.

Responsibilities

• Undertake donor medical assessments including a thorough history and examination.
• Review results and assess donor suitability for donation in discussion with the Anthony Nolan medical team before peripheral blood stem cell collection.
• Support the apheresis nursing team caring for patients during the apheresis procedure and manage any severe or atypical complications.
• Work alongside clinical fellows in the CRF, an advanced clinical practitioner (ACP) and apheresis nursing leads.
• Act as the lead clinical fellow for the Cell Collection Centre, maintaining strong links with the Anthony Nolan Registry medical team based in London.
• Collaborate on research and quality‑improvement projects with the Anthony Nolan medical team.
• Attend and present at meetings as part of professional development.
• Participate in clinical governance activities such as clinical audit, incident reporting, risk management, CPD and evidence‑based practice.
• Engage in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching as required by the Trust.
• Provide clinical care and management of patients and donors involved in trials relevant to the Anthony Nolan service and NUH trials requiring the cell‑collection centre.

Qualifications

• Doctor with UK experience at specialist trainee level.
• Ideally with experience in Haematology.
• Ability to devote substantially the whole of the time to the duties of the post.
• Commitment to professional development and quality improvement.

Professional Development & Teaching

• Mentorship and guidance from the R&I Haematology Clinical Lead.
• Opportunities for teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Access to CPD, evidence‑based practice and a clear framework for medical education.

Diversity and Inclusion

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled. The Trust provides disability confidence support and offers application completion support for those with a disability.