Junior Clinical Fellow (F3 equivalent) in Haematology

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in England is offering a Junior Clinical Fellow position in Haematology based at Queens Hospital, Burton upon Trent. This 6-month fixed-term role provides an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to develop their medical career, with full on-the-job training provided. The position involves daily patient management, administrative duties, and active participation in teaching and audit activities. Ideal for those seeking experience in a supportive multidisciplinary team environment.

Benefits

Development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym membership

Onsite fitness classes

Car schemes

Responsibilities

• Provision of junior support to the Haematology services.
• To provide daily care and management of Haematology patients on respective wards.
• Administrative tasks for these services.
• Shared role in delivery of teaching and training.
• Active participation in quality improvement, audit and research activities.
• Keeping up to date and participating in continuing professional development.
• Participation in annual appraisals.

Education

Full GMC registration with a licence to practice

At least 12 months of working within a UK setting

Job description

A Vacancy at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Junior Clinical Fellow post (FY3 Doctor equivalent) as a Locally Employed Doctor to join our friendly, enthusiastic team at Queens Hospital, Burton on Trent, University Hospitals Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust (UHDB) in Haematology. The UHDB Haematology service currently provides care up to Level 2b (BCSH 2010) and plans for a shared care arrangement to repatriate autologous stem cell transplant patients at day +1 in the near future.

This is a 6‑month fixed‑term post for a JCF/FY3 doctor based at Queens Hospital, with a requirement to work across other UHDB sites should the need arise. Extension may be available depending on service needs.

We are seeking a full‑time JCF/FY3 in Haematology – no experience required as full on‑the‑job training will be provided. As a member of a multidisciplinary team, you will work in collaboration with the consultant body, specialist registrars, training posts and nurse specialists to provide a comprehensive range of clinical and laboratory services for patients.

Haematology is an essential area of medicine, and experience gained in this role will be invaluable for a career in medicine, general surgery and paediatrics.

Requirements:

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practice at the time of application.
• At least 12 months of working within a UK setting (clinical attachments/shadowing not included).

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.

Our fundamental values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust, and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

Benefits

• Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development.
• On‑going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• A variety of staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes.

Key Facts about our Trust

• We see on average 4,810 OP appointments per day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2,077 per week.
• An average of 1,115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.

Responsibilities

• Provision of junior support to the Haematology services.
• To provide daily care and management of Haematology patients on respective wards.
• Administrative tasks for these services.
• Shared role in delivery of teaching and training.
• Active participation in quality improvement, audit and research activities of these services.
• Keeping up to date and participating in continuing professional development.
• Participation in annual appraisals.

In terms of location, Derby and Burton offer the best of both worlds – city life on the doorstep of a stunning rural environment. We border the National Forest and are in easy reach of the Peak District, offering outstanding natural beauty. Centrally located, we have excellent transport links to the rest of the country including major cities.

This advert closes on Monday 5 Jan 2026.