Clinical Fellows in Haematology (Locally Employed Doctor) Birmingham

Applications are invited for Senior Clinical Fellow posts in Haematology to join the dynamic and expanding team at University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage applications from Senior Registrars, with post-CCT candidates particularly welcome. Preference will be given to candidates who have passed FRCPath examinations or are at an advanced stage of specialty training to help them become consultants. We also support residents who want to become consultants through the portfolio pathway (formerly known as CESR pathway). Fellows might be expected to cross cover between teams if required, with the expectation to cross cover all UHB sites as required by the needs of the service.

Main duties of the job include:

• Each fellow will be embedded within a disease-specific team as lymphoma, myeloid, haemostasis and thrombosis fellow.
• Structured exposure to both inpatient and outpatient settings to support advanced clinical skill development.
• The successful candidates will be part of the Trust-wide Haematology Programme, working across multiple sites.
• Inpatient haematology services are primarily based at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, with additional activity across Heartlands, Good Hope and Solihull sites.
• Fellows will rotate across sites to support service delivery and maximise educational opportunities.
• Participation in disease-specific clinics and inpatient care, depending on allocated fellowship track.
• Close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care.

About us: University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Job responsibilities:

• These posts are designed to provide high-level subspecialty experience alongside opportunities for professional growth.
• Structured training within: Lymphoma, Myeloid malignancies, Haemostasis and thrombosis.
• Exposure to complex and tertiary-level cases.
• Opportunities to participate in and lead clinical research and trials.
• Access to a highly academic environment, supporting research projects, publications, teaching and educational activities.

Person Specification:

Qualifications Essential:

• Full registration with the GMC with licence to practice.
• Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice.
• Eligibility to live and work in the UK.
• Medical Degree from a recognised University.

Experience Essential:

• Experience in the management of patients with haematological malignancies and general haematology.
• Knowledge of the processes and function of clinical governance.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English and ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, carers and other health professionals.
• Participation in teaching activities.
• Knowledge of clinical research.
• Commitment to continuing personal development and medical education.
• Computer Skills.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is an equal opportunities employer.