Junior Clinical Fellow Haematology

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Junior Clinical Fellow to support the CAR T cell programme and other lymphoid pathways. The post involves clinics, ward and day unit reviews, and potential bone marrow biopsies, with in-house training and supervision.

The role sits with a team of haematology doctors and trainees, offering exposure to inpatient and day unit care, plus opportunities for projects and professional development.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise by the date of application.
• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
• ALS certificate.
• Completion or partial completion of MRCP.

Responsibilities

• Join a team of 6 CT level doctors and up to 9 specialist haematology trainees.
• Carry out clinics and review patients on the ward and day case unit.
• Perform bone marrow biopsies where appropriate.
• Contribute to service improvement or service evaluation projects.

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

ALS certificate

Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP)

Job description

Job summary
This is a Junior Clinical Fellow post which is due to start on 24th October 2026 for 12 months.
Since the introduction of CAR T cell therapy at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals this new post has been created to support the CAR T cell programme as well as other lymphoid pathways.
The post holder will work closely with the Consultant team and other team members in the delivery of care to patients with malignant lymphoproliferative disorders. The post holder will be expected to carry out clinics as well as reviewing patients on the ward and day case unit. There will also be opportunity to perform bone marrow biopsies. Time will also be included for projects which may be service improvement or service evaluation related
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will join a team of 6 other CT level doctors and up to 9 specialist haematology trainees covering haematology inpatients on wards O1, O2, P3 and P4 and the haematology day unit. On the Day Unit the postholder's role will include assessment of patients with haematological disorders attending unwell, pre-chemo therapy checks, bone marrow lists, hickman line removal. Duties may also include counselling /medical cover of stem cell donors. Training for all of these roles will be provided in house and the appointee will undergo local induction. There is no out of hours commitment. The postholder will also be expected to perform clinics (supervised by a consultant). Supervision and senior review arrangements: The postholder will liaise with the relevant specialist trainees and Consultants regarding the care of their inpatients.
About us
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Sheffield, as well as specialist care for patients from further afield, including cancer, spinal cord injuries, renal and cardiothoracic services. In addition to community health services, the Trust comprises five of Yorkshire's best known teaching hospitals.
The Royal Hallamshire Hospital
The Northern General Hospital
Charles Clifford Dental Hospital
Weston Park Cancer Hospital
Jessop Wing Maternity Hospital
The Trust has a history of high quality care, clinical excellence and innovation in medical research. We strive to promote a culture of continuous quality improvement and encourage our staff to innovate and adopt 'best practice' in order to deliver the highest standard of care to our patients.
Job responsibilities
For more details of the post please see the attached Job Description.
There is no out of hours commitment. The postholder will also be expected to perform clinics (supervised by a consultant).
Supervision and senior review arrangements: The postholder will liaise with the relevant specialist trainees and Consultants regarding the care of their inpatients.
Qualifications
Essential

• Full registration with the GMC with a license to practise, by the date of application.
• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• ALS certificate
• Completion or partial completion of Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP)

Clinical Experience
Essential

• Successful completion of Foundation 2 training or equivalent
• Minimum of 6 months experience of working in the NHS in an NHS hospital in a substantive post (excluding clinical attachments)
• 3 months experience of working in acute medicine
• Active interest in haematology as a sub‑specialty

Teaching and training
Essential

• Experience of teaching medical students and resident doctors

Continuous Professional Development
Essential

• Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
• Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months

Personal Attributes
Essential

• Demonstrates behaviour consistent with Trust PROUD values (see appendix).
• The applicant must demonstrate skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking the English language that enables effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as set out in the GMC' good medical practice

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.
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