Senior Clinical Fellow - Anthony Nolan Cell Collection Centre

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow for the Cell Collection Centre. You will lead donor medical assessments, support nursing teams during apheresis procedures, and contribute to clinical research initiatives. Essential qualifications include an MBBS/MBChB or equivalent MRCP, along with GMC registration. The role involves engaging in teaching and managing clinical governance activities while collaborating with other medical professionals. Candidates are encouraged to apply quickly as the position may close early.

Benefits

Disability confidence and support

Preferential interview consideration for suitable candidates

Qualifications

• GMC registration is required.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Experience in donor care is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct donor medical assessments.
• Support apheresis nursing teams.
• Lead clinical governance activities.
• Engage in teaching and professional development.
• Contribute to research projects.
• Collaborate with medical teams.

Skills

Technical skills in haematology assessment

Effective communication

Clinical decision making

Experience in risk management

Interest in stem cell transplantation

Education

MBBS/MBChB or equivalent MRCP

FRC Path part 1

Tools

NHS IT systems

Job description

As a Senior Clinical Fellow in the Cell Collection Centre at NUH, you will lead donor medical assessments, support apheresis nursing, and contribute to clinical research and quality improvement within the Anthony Nolan service.

Responsibilities

• Conduct donor medical assessments including history, examination and assessment of suitability for peripheral blood stem cell collection.
• Support apheresis nursing teams during procedures and manage complications.
• Lead clinical governance activities: audits, incident reporting, risk management, and evidence‑based practice.
• Engage in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and professional development.
• Contribute to research and innovation projects in partnership with Nottingham University and the Trust’s R&I Department.
• Collaborate with the Anthony Nolan Registry medical team and clinical fellows.

Professional Registration

• GMC registration.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Professional Qualifications and Development

• Essential: MBBS/MBChB or equivalent MRCP.
• Desirable: FRC Path part 1.

Clinical Skills

• Evidence of technical skills in haematology assessment and donor care.
• Effective communication and clinical decision making.
• Experience in risk management and delivery of clinical research.
• Desirable: interest in stem cell transplantation or cellular therapy; specialist trainee experience.

Communication and Relationship Skills

• Good written and spoken English, including medical topics.
• Ability to build rapport with nursing and non‑clinical colleagues.

Analytical & Judgement Skills

• Develop, present and operationalise ideas for service improvement.
• Prioritise clinical needs and seek help when appropriate.
• Work effectively in a team; flexible and autonomous in a changing service.
• Proficient with NHS IT systems.

Planning and Organisational Skills

• Self‑management, initiative and deadline orientation.
• Organise own learning.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and disabled individuals. NUH offers disability confidence and support for applicants with disabilities, and preferential interview consideration for suitable redundancy‑at‑risk NHS employees.

Application Information

Please submit your application promptly; the role may close before the advertised date. Applications can also be completed in an easy‑read format if you have a disability. Contact us via email for any support.