Senior Clinical Fellow in Haematology

This 12 month post starting in Autumn 2024 provides an exciting opportunity to gain experience in the management of Level 3 Haematology in a Centre delivering stem cell transplants and CAR-T therapies. The transplant unit has a growing ambulatory service. This post is to cover one of aour existing Haematology higher specialist trainees who is taking a 12 months out of programme. The Unit also houses a regional Haemoglobinopathy service and a Comprehensive Care Haemophilia Centre.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work within the adult haematology Haematology team based in the Bristol Haematology Unit. They will rotate in 4 month blocks starting in the laboratory, then Bone Marrow Transplant, followed by Acute Haematology (Ward/Day Unit).

The Bristol Haematology Unit is based in the Bristol Haematology and Oncology Building which comprises a 24 bedded Haematology in-patient unit and combined Haematology and Oncology Same Day emergency Care Unit (SDEC).

There is an expectation that the successful candidate will be part of the weekend second on rota covering daytime hours along side a consultant, junior staff and a Haematology trainee.

About us

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.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specifications for further details of this position.

Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• 4 years or more full time post graduate experience (or its equivalent gained on a part time or flexible basis) at least 2 years of which has been in an adult general medicine specialty which can be relevant to Haematology
• Experience working in Haematology
• Good working relationships with colleagues
• Good relationships and communication with patients
• Evidence of achievement of Foundation and IMT competencies or equivalent by time of appointment in line with GMC standards
• Good Medical Practice

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• Evidence of achievement of competencies at ST3 Haematology or above in line with GMC standards
• Good Medical Practice

Desirable

• FRCPath Part 1 and/or 2

Qualifications and Training
Essential

• MBBS or equivalent qualification
• MRCP or equivalent

Desirable

• FRCPath

Additional and Aptitudes
Essential

• Be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard
• Evidence that they are supportive, respectful, innovative and collaborative

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