# Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Stem Cell Transplant > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-fellow-in-paediatric-stem-cell-transplant/e67505b3-ee0a-4fdb-89db-487e8e919792 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-fellow-in-paediatric-stem-cell-transplant/e67505b3-ee0a-4fdb-89db-487e8e919792.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust - **Town:** Leeds - **Region:** North East and Yorkshire - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Paediatrics - **Grade:** Junior - **Salary:** £76,582 a year - **Contract type:** Fixed-Term - **Employment type:** Full-time - **Closing date:** 2026-07-09T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-25T07:53:12.465Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9298-26-0492?employerCode=C9298 - **Application URL:** https://vacancies.leedsteachinghospitals.jobs/Job/JobDetail?jobid=1347&source=JobtrainNHSJobs - **Employer website:** https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job summary Clinical Fellow in the department of Paediatric Oncology & Haematology We are inviting applications to fill our Clinical Fellow vacancy at The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in Department of Paediatric Oncology & Haematology. This post will commence August 2026 and is fixed term for 1 year. Candidates must be fully registered with the General Medical Council and hold a license to practice by the intended start date. ### Main duties of the job An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Paediatrician (ST6 or above) with an interest in Paediatric Haematology & Oncology to join Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Children's Hospital, as a Paediatric Haematology and Oncology Fellow for a period of 12 months commencing August 2026. This post would be suitable for a trainee requesting an Out of Programme Pause from training who would like to train in the care of Children and Young People with Haematological or Oncological conditions or to a post-CCT doctor keen to gain further competency in Paediatric Haematology with a specific focus on stem cell transplant. The previous post holder has been appointed to a consultant position. This post may also be suitable for ST4-5 and if a doctor at this training grade wishes to apply, they should discuss with the point of contact below: Martin Elliott - Lead Clinician - martin.elliott1@nhs.net Beki James - Consultant in Paediatric Haematology & Oncology - beki.james@nhs.net Applications must be discussed with the educational supervisor and training programme director (TPD) by any applicant in training before application submission. ### About us The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do. ### Details - Date posted: 25 June 2026 - Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff - Salary: £76,582 a year - Contract: Fixed term - Duration: 12 months - Working pattern: Full-time - Reference number: 001345 - Job locations: Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 3EX, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities For questions about this job, contact: Name: Martin Ellliott or Beki James Position: Lead Clinician & Paediatric Consultant Email: martin.elliott1@nhs.net or beki.james@nhs.net Interview Date: 20th July 2026 Why you should join our Team All of Leeds Tertiary Paediatric Services are based at the Leeds Children's Hospital, which is one of the largest specialist facilities for Children in the UK and offers regional and supra-regional expertise. The Children's Teenage and Young Adult Haematology and Oncology Service has won national awards and is a dynamic clinical, training and research unit. We are a highly experienced multi-disciplinary team of doctors, specialist nurses, dietitians, clinical psychologists, play therapists and youth workers. What you will bring to the role The Paediatric Haematology Fellow role will include: Providing the day-to-day care of the Paediatric and Young Adult Haematology inpatients, especially those under the care of the Stem Cell Transplant Team. They will be supported in this by the Consultants, the Trainee Doctors, the Advanced Clinical Practitioners and a Trust Grade Doctor for the in-patient unit. They will see patients attending acutely to the day unit supported by the Advanced Clinical Practitioners and the Trainee Doctors. They will participate in the clinics and day care service supported by Consultants and two other Speciality Doctors. Share responsibility for the general anaesthetic lists carrying out Haematological Procedures (typically lumbar punctures and bone marrow examinations) Support the Stem Cell Transplant Team with Administrative Tasks They will participate in the multi-professional Paediatric Haematology and Oncology and Stem Cell Transplant Clinical Governance Programmes. The appointee will participate in the Children's Hospital Paediatric Haematology HST rota which currently involves one twilight shift and one weekend on a 1:L4 5 rota covering Paediatric Haematology and Oncology patients only. This is to assist the Specialist Paediatric LST and HST who will also be covering the wards and will be supported by the on call consultant in Haematology and Oncology. Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy. About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are: Patient-centred Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values We’re committed to recruiting exceptional people to deliver outstanding services across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and helping every colleague reach their full potential. We’re looking for a compassionate, inclusive, and collaborative leader who shares our values and can build strong partnerships. We warmly invite applications from people from a variety of backgrounds and sectors, and are especially keen to hear from individuals from a minority ethnic background. We’re dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging, as we work together to deliver the best in healthcare to the people of Leeds and beyond. To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications. ## Job Details Clinical Fellow in the department of Paediatric Oncology & Haematology We are inviting applications to fill our Clinical Fellow vacancy at The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in Department of Paediatric Oncology & Haematology. This post will commence August 2026 and is fixed term for 1 year. Candidates must be fully registered with the General Medical Council and hold a license to practice by the intended start date. ## Job Description An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Paediatrician (ST6 or above) with an interest in Paediatric Haematology & Oncology to join Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Children's Hospital, as a Paediatric Haematology and Oncology Fellow for a period of 12 months commencing August 2026. This post would be suitable for a trainee requesting an Out of Programme Pause from training who would like to train in the care of Children and Young People with Haematological or Oncological conditions or to a post-CCT doctor keen to gain further competency in Paediatric Haematology with a specific focus on stem cell transplant. The previous post holder has been appointed to a consultant position. This post may also be suitable for ST4-5 and if a doctor at this training grade wishes to apply, they should discuss with the point of contact below: Martin Elliott - Lead Clinician - martin.elliott1@nhs.net Beki James - Consultant in Paediatric Haematology & Oncology - beki.james@nhs.net Applications must be discussed with the educational supervisor and training programme director (TPD) by any applicant in training before application submission. ## Responsibilities For questions about this job, contact: Name: Martin Ellliott or Beki James Position: Lead Clinician & Paediatric Consultant Email: martin.elliott1@nhs.net or beki.james@nhs.net Interview Date: 20th July 2026 Why you should join our Team All of Leeds Tertiary Paediatric Services are based at the Leeds Children's Hospital, which is one of the largest specialist facilities for Children in the UK and offers regional and supra-regional expertise. The Children's Teenage and Young Adult Haematology and Oncology Service has won national awards and is a dynamic clinical, training and research unit. We are a highly experienced multi-disciplinary team of doctors, specialist nurses, dietitians, clinical psychologists, play therapists and youth workers. What you will bring to the role The Paediatric Haematology Fellow role will include: Providing the day-to-day care of the Paediatric and Young Adult Haematology inpatients, especially those under the care of the Stem Cell Transplant Team. They will be supported in this by the Consultants, the Trainee Doctors, the Advanced Clinical Practitioners and a Trust Grade Doctor for the in-patient unit. They will see patients attending acutely to the day unit supported by the Advanced Clinical Practitioners and the Trainee Doctors. They will participate in the clinics and day care service supported by Consultants and two other Speciality Doctors. Share responsibility for the general anaesthetic lists carrying out Haematological Procedures (typically lumbar punctures and bone marrow examinations) Support the Stem Cell Transplant Team with Administrative Tasks They will participate in the multi-professional Paediatric Haematology and Oncology and Stem Cell Transplant Clinical Governance Programmes. The appointee will participate in the Children's Hospital Paediatric Haematology HST rota which currently involves one twilight shift and one weekend on a 1:L4 5 rota covering Paediatric Haematology and Oncology patients only. This is to assist the Specialist Paediatric LST and HST who will also be covering the wards and will be supported by the on call consultant in Haematology and Oncology. Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy. About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are: Patient-centred Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values We’re committed to recruiting exceptional people to deliver outstanding services across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and helping every colleague reach their full potential. We’re looking for a compassionate, inclusive, and collaborative leader who shares our values and can build strong partnerships. We warmly invite applications from people from a variety of backgrounds and sectors, and are especially keen to hear from individuals from a minority ethnic background. We’re dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging, as we work together to deliver the best in healthcare to the people of Leeds and beyond. To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here. 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