Clinical Fellow in Haematology

NHS; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health board in Wales is offering a Clinical Fellow position in Haematology focused on translational research and providing clinical support for trials. The fellowship provides an opportunity to undertake a higher degree while working in a major health setting. Candidates must have an MBBS or equivalent and previous clinical experience in haematology. The role is essential for advancing research in haematological disorders.

Qualifications

• Clinical experience in haematology at speciality registrar level.
• Evidence of participation in Research and Clinical Governance.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical cover for clinical trials in haematology.
• Support translational research in haematological malignancies.
• Undertake a higher research degree (MD) during fellowship.

Skills

Written and spoken English

Knowledge of current medical practices

Clinical decision-making

Research and teaching experiences

Audit participation

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Current GMC certificate

Intercalated Degree

Current Good Clinical Practice certificate

Job description

Go back Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Clinical Fellow in Haematology

The closing date is 09 December 2025

The Haematological Cancer Service at UHW is the largest in Wales and one of the busiest in the UK. It provides a secondary Haematology service to the population of Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan (around 500,000 people) and a regional (tertiary) service to the population of South and West Wales for haematopoietic stem cell transplantation and treatment of acute leukaemia and complex lymphoma. It is the only level 4 Haematology unit in Wales. The clinical service is supported by highly sophisticated diagnostics within the Directorate of Laboratory Medicine.

Main duties of the job

Co‑funded by Cardiff & Vale University Health Board and Wales Cancer Research Centre (WCRC), this Clinical Research Fellowship will be focussed on translational research in haematological malignancies and providing clinical cover of clinical trials research activities within Cardiff & Vale UHB Department of Haematology and the Cardiff Cancer Research Partnership (CCRP).

The post holder will be supported to undertake a higher research degree (MD) and the fellowship provides opportunity for the trainee clinician to undertake a dedicated period of research during their training, equipping them with the skills, knowledge and links to become a future cancer research leader.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together",\ and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

Job responsibilities

A detailed Job Description and Person Specification can be found in the attachments section on this advert.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

• MBBS or equivalent
• Current GMC certificate with a licence to practise
• Intercalated Degree
• Current Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certificate

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

• Clinical experience in haematology at speciality registrar level
• Evidence of participation in Research and Clinical Governance

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES

• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
• Up to date with current medical practices
• Ability to take appropriate clinical decisions when necessary
• Research and Interests relevant to speciality
• Teaching Experience
• Audit
• Teaching

ATTITUDE, APTITUDES, PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Motivated and efficient
• Able to relate to patients, staff and medical colleagues
• Flexible, caring and hardworking
• Ability to work as part of a team

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Evidence to work both alone and in a team
• Motivated and Efficient
• Committed to working as part of a multidisciplinary team

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Satisfactory immigration status for length of contract
• Satisfactory Health Clearance
• Satisfactory DBS Clearance
• Ability to speak Welsh

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.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board