Senior Clinical Fellow in Bone Marrow Transplant

Job overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Job Title: Clinical Fellowship in Bone Marrow Transplant

Start Date: September 2026

Contract Type: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Purpose for Fixed Term: Training Contract

This post is appointed on a fixed-term basis for the primary purpose of providing structured training and supervised clinical development. While the postholder will contribute to service delivery, the overarching purpose of the post is to provide defined educational opportunities, supervised clinical practice, and experience aligned to the relevant specialty training curriculum

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

The appointment is for a full time Clinical Fellowship in Haemopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy at University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust. The post has been developed to support the Wessex Bone Marrow Transplantation and Cell Therapy Program (WBMT&CTP).

This post will be ideal for those who has some general haematology training, and is seeking additional experience in stem cell transplantation and cellular therapy.

The anticipated start date is in September 2026. This is a fixed-term appointment for a period of 1 year. The posts can be tailored to fit the needs of candidates, including those post-CCT or who have undertaken haematology training oversees who wish to obtain specific subspecialty experience.

The WBMT&CTP has been providing an allogeneic transplant programme to a large geographical area encompassing the Wessex region since 2001 with a catchment population of 3.7 million. The programme performs approximately 140 autologous transplants per annum, mainly for patients with myeloma or lymphoma, and approximately 50 allogeneic transplants per year. The unit delivers outcomes that are some of the best in Europe. The post holder will join the Department of Clinical Haematology and participate in all aspect of the management of patients undergoing haematopoietic stem cell transplantation.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We are looking for candidates who has keen interest in stem cell transplant and looking to enhance their knowledge in this area.

For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for. It outlines the essential criteria for the role and is designed to support you in preparing your application by helping you evaluate how your skills, experience, and professional background align with the requirements of the role.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed fellow doctors and dentists.  Applicants requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.

Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave.

Grades for Trust appointed fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular. Basic salary plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay)       Salary will be assessed based on experience and skills. Eligibility criteria for appointment to a Nodal Point 5;

• Have a minimum of 6 years of Specialty training
• Hold relevant higher specialty exam (e.g FRCP, FRCA, FRCS)
• A portfolio of evidence that demonstrates they meet the criteria for progression (in line with the Curriculum for the speciality similar to deanery trainee)

Proposed interview date: TBC

This vacancy closes on or before 28/05/2026