Clinical Fellow in SDEC / Haematology and Oncology

University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity is available for a Clinical Fellow in SDEC/Haematology and Oncology at the Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre. This fixed 4-month role involves a mix of direct patient care in a dynamic environment, working with enthusiastic teams to improve patient services and contribute to education and research.

Qualifications

• GMC registration required.
• Completion of recognised Foundation Programme.
• Experience of managing acutely unwell patients.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in delivering work of Haematology and Oncology teams.
• Working primarily in SDEC unit and oncology wards.
• Contributing to continuing education and clinical governance.

Skills

Good spoken and written English

Ability to maintain good relationships

Demonstrates professional behaviour

Education

MBBS or equivalent primary medical qualification

MRCP

ALS

Undertaken additional teaching courses

Job description

Clinical Fellow in SDEC / Haematology and Oncology

NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 3 (MT03)

Main area Haematology & Oncology Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 3 (MT03) Contract 4 months (Fixed term) Hours Full time - 40 hours per week Job ref 387-SPS2826-KC

Site Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre Town Bristol Salary £49,909 pa pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 15/06/2025 23:59 Interview date 23/06/2025

As an organisation we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.

Clinical Fellow (ST1-2) – SDEC / Haematology and Oncology

University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust are pleased to offer a fixed term position for a Clinical Fellow in haematology and oncology for a 4-month period (July-Oct 2025) at the Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre (BHOC).

The BHOC provides Oncology and Haematology services to the former Avon, Somerset and Wiltshire Cancer Network with a catchment population of approximately 2.2 million people. The BHOC houses D603, the inpatient oncology ward, D703, the inpatient haematology, BMT and IEC (immune effector cell therapy) unit and the regional teenage and young adult (TYA) inpatient unit, Area 61, as well as the Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) unit where we receive direct admissions of unwell haematology and oncology patients. The BHOC is also the home of the Radiotherapy department, chemotherapy day unit providing a full range of treatments, the University of Bristol Palliative Medicine group, BHOC Clinical Psychology, the TYA Day Unit and a large Clinical Trials Unit.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will join will primarily be based our the SDEC unit but will also have some time working on the haematology and oncology wards. While in the SDEC unit they may be required to work a mix of 9am-5pm and 1.30-9.30pm shifts (Mon to Fri only).

There is a 32 bedded Oncology ward incorporating 5 teenage and young adult (TYA) beds and two protected sealed/unsealed source rooms, an out-patient suite and a chemotherapy day unit for oncology patients. The Haematology Unit consists of a 24 bedded ward and day units for patients with both malignant and non-malignant disorders. The Bristol Haemophilia Comprehensive Care Centre and Bone Marrow Transplant service are based on the unit.

The successful applicant will assist in delivering the work of the Haematology and Oncology teams and will have the opportunity to contribute to continuing education, clinical governance and research within the Division, Directorate and Trust. The successful candidate will join existing teams who are enthusiastic and motivated.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

• MBBS or equivalent primary medical qualification
• MRCP
• ALS
• Undertaken additional teaching courses or qualification

Knowledge and Experience

• GMC registration
• Completion of recognised Foundation Programme or equivalent
• Up to date fit and practise safely
• Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC Good Medical Practice)
• No unexplained career gaps
• NHS experience
• Haematology or Oncology experience
• Experience of managing acutely unwell patients

Skills and Abilities

• Good spoken and written English that is adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues

Additional and Aptitudes

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

We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.

· 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 to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

· The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.

· UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

· To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.

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Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification

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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.