# Senior Clinical fellow in Haematology > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-clinical-fellow-in-haematology/405e0df5-28fd-4ed6-81b0-d2186ef01757 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-clinical-fellow-in-haematology/405e0df5-28fd-4ed6-81b0-d2186ef01757.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** London - **Region:** London - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Haematology - **Grade:** Senior - **Salary:** £67,325 per annum excl. London Zone - **Contract type:** 12 months (Fixed term) - **Employment type:** Full time - 40 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-21T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-15T13:43:11.324Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/London/Guys_St_Thomas_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Clinical_Haematology/Clinical_Haematology-v8055695 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8055695?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview This is an exciting opportunity for the post-holder to join a center of excellence specializing in hemophilia, haemoglobinopathies, haemato-oncology, Haemostasis and transfusion medicine. The post-holder will be working with  specialist haematology trainees,  consultant haematology colleagues,  clinical nurse specialists,  physicians’ associates, and CMTs & FY1/2/3 doctors. All candidates should be on the GMC register and have MRCP Part 2 or equivalent and evidence of interest in haematology, oncology or palliative care medicine. Full MRCP and some experience in haematology are highly desirable. Where equivalent qualifications or experience are being offered, it is essential that the candidate provide written confirmation from the Royal College and attach this to their application. Applicants who do not provide this confirmation will not be put forward for shortlisting. This post is for 12 months in the first instance, but likely to be extended, dependent on the candidate and is aimed at candidates who are interested in or who wish to specialise in Haematology. Candidates should have completed at least 3 years of general medical training and demonstrate an interest in haematology. The role will initially be appointed as a Monday to Friday 9-5pm role but dependent on the candidate may then form part of a full shift rota 1:10 resident. ### Main duties of the job This post holder will be part of the haematology SpR team based on the Guys and St Thomas’ site. Working as part of our team of deanery appointed haematology specialist trainees rotating through haematology subspeciality areas with similar educational and training opportunities. The post holder will rotate through inpatient, outpatient and laboratory aspects of Haematology and specialist experience will be gained in each rotational post in specific to that area e.g Haemato-oncology. This post offers excellent experience and opportunity to any doctor interested in Haematology or oncology as a future career. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Example of the weekly time table Professional / Clinical responsibilities - Review of patients in both in and outpatient settings with senior support. - Ensure timely production of letters within current Trust targets. - Arrange appropriate investigations; ensure all treatments administered as prescribed and appropriate (using the MedChart and CIS/Mosaic systems or outpatient prescriptions); accurate and timely documentation (using the eNoting system); referrals and letters to GP as necessary. - Work alongside CNS team in the day-to-day management of patients. - Work with research nurses as required on relevant commercial and NCRN clinical trials. - Discuss cases with the appropriate consultant/team or specialised/disease-specific management team. - Perform practical procedures as necessary and after appropriate training including: bone marrow aspiration and biopsy and lumbar puncture (+/- insertion and removal of indwelling central venous catheter access). - Undertake appropriate work place based assessments as required e.g. DOPS/mini-CEX/CBDs. - Attend and contribute to departmental meetings / seminars and MDM sessions as required. - Work closely with CMT/CF/FY and specialist trainee colleagues to ensure the duties of the service are supported and work flexibly and co-operatively. - To cover the duties of colleagues who are unexpectedly absent. - Ensure leave requests are submitted with sufficient notice and clinical cover to maintain safe patient care. Management and Leadership - Work within the Haematology MDT team. - Time management of work profile. - Day-to-day clinical leadership within subspecialty clinical service regarding the ongoing care of patients. - Additional experience appropriate to clinical stage. Education & Professional Development. - Self directed learning - Formal external courses - Maintaining a personal portfolio - Undertaking the Appraisal process Learning opportunities - Departmental meetings (including Thursday afternoon seminars and M&M) - The Trust’s weekly grand round presentation - Tuesday morning consultant delivered registrar subspecialty teaching - Wednesday morning morphology teaching - Friday morning “Case of the week” - Assessing and evaluating patients in outpatient settings - Developing and applying patient management plans independently and within the team - Experience in the further management of patients with haematological disorders through a multidisciplinary/speciality approach - Case reports, abstracts, publications or audits according to availability and interest - Course / self directed study relevant to educational research/training* *to be arranged Competencies - Management of Haematology patients appropriate to subspeciality area and their investigation, treatment, follow-up and onward referral as appropriate - Management of acutely unwell haematology patients - Ability to deal with malignant and non-malignant haematological emergencies - Ad hoc reviews with CNS and/or consultant for elective or urgent patients - Supportive and palliative care as needed - Case-load prioritisation - Communication skills: with patients and relatives - Communication skills: within multidisciplinary teams - Communication skills: with colleagues in other specialities - Good Clinical Practice - Fire safety and other mandatory training required by the Trust - Formal training in “Information Management” (as above) - Management of patients on clinical trials . Assessment - Appraisal and goal setting meeting with clinical supervisor within 1st 2 weeks of commencement. - At least 2 work place based assessments completed satisfactorily (CBD / mini-CEX / DOPS) within a six month period. One should be undertaken with the clinical supervisor. - End of post appraisal and sign-off. Duties and responsibilities: Clinical: The postholder will, together with colleagues, be responsible for the provision of services to the Guy’s & St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust to include: (a)        Diagnosis and treatment of patients of the trust in such hospitals, health centres or clinics or other premises as required. (b)        Continuing clinical responsibility for the patients in your charge, allowing for all proper delegation to, and training of, your staff. Training of junior staff: The postholder will take responsibility for the training and direction of junior staff allocated to him/her under aegis of the training plan that that postholder has agreed with their supervising consultant. Teaching: The postholder will be expected to contribute as appropriate in the teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate students. Clinical Governance: All medical and dental staff are expected to take part in clinical governance activity, including clinical audit, clinical guideline and protocol development and clinical risk management.  They will be expected to produce evidence of their contribution in these areas and their audit of their own clinical work as part of their appraisal. European Working Time Directive (EWTD): All posts and working patterns are under constant review in line with EWTD guidelines and the rota being new contract compliant. Appraisal: All medical and dental staff are required to undertake appraisal. Confidentiality / Data Protection / Freedom of Information Post holders must maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff and other health service business in accordance with the Data Protection Act of 1998 Information Governance All staff must comply with information governance requirements. Equal Opportunities Post holders must at all times fulfil their responsibilities with regard to the Trust’s Equal Opportunities Policy and equality laws. Health and Safety All post holders have a responsibility, under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and subsequently published regulations, to ensure that the Trust’s health and safety policies and procedures are complied with to maintain a safe working environment for patients, visitors and employees. Infection Control All post holders must comply with Trust infection screening and immunisation policies as well as be familiar with the Trust’s Infection Control Policies, including those that apply to their duties, such as Hand Decontamination Policy, Personal Protective Equipment Policy, safe procedures for using aseptic techniques and safe disposal of sharps. All post holders have a responsibility to report risks such as clinical and non-clinical accidents or incidents promptly. Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults Post holders have a general responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in the course of their daily duties and for ensuring that they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role. Sustainability It is the responsibility of all staff to minimise the Trust’s environmental impact. Smoking Policy Staff are not permitted to smoke on Trust property or in Trust vehicles Review of this Job Description This job description is intended as an outline of the general areas of activity and will be amended in the light of the changing needs of the organisation.   To be reviewed in conjunction with the post holder. Other: The list of duties and responsibilities given above is not an exhaustive list and you may be asked to undertake other duties in line with the overall purpose and nature of the post as may be required from time to time Study Leave: Study Leave will be granted at the discretion of the Clinical Lead. Funding for CPD will be equivalent to that of the appropriate Training post. Terms and Conditions of Employment: This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and this means that any criminal conviction must be made known at the time of application. ## Job Details This is an exciting opportunity for the post-holder to join a center of excellence specializing in hemophilia, haemoglobinopathies, haemato-oncology, Haemostasis and transfusion medicine. The post-holder will be working with specialist haematology trainees, consultant haematology colleagues, clinical nurse specialists, physicians’ associates, and CMTs & FY1/2/3 doctors. All candidates should be on the GMC register and have MRCP Part 2 or equivalent and evidence of interest in haematology, oncology or palliative care medicine. Full MRCP and some experience in haematology are highly desirable. Where equivalent qualifications or experience are being offered, it is essential that the candidate provide written confirmation from the Royal College and attach this to their application. Applicants who do not provide this confirmation will not be put forward for shortlisting. This post is for 12 months in the first instance, but likely to be extended, dependent on the candidate and is aimed at candidates who are interested in or who wish to specialise in Haematology. Candidates should have completed at least 3 years of general medical training and demonstrate an interest in haematology. The role will initially be appointed as a Monday to Friday 9-5pm role but dependent on the candidate may then form part of a full shift rota 1:10 resident. ## Job Description This post holder will be part of the haematology SpR team based on the Guys and St Thomas’ site. Working as part of our team of deanery appointed haematology specialist trainees rotating through haematology subspeciality areas with similar educational and training opportunities. The post holder will rotate through inpatient, outpatient and laboratory aspects of Haematology and specialist experience will be gained in each rotational post in specific to that area e.g Haemato-oncology. This post offers excellent experience and opportunity to any doctor interested in Haematology or oncology as a future career. ## Responsibilities Example of the weekly time table 0830: Monday: Handover, Tuesday: Haematology teaching, Wednesday: Morphology teaching, Friday: “Case of the week” Morning*^: Monday: Myeloproliferative Neoplasia (MPN) OPA, Tuesday: Haem Day unit cover, Wednesday: General Haem OPA, Thursday: Obstetric Haem OPA, Friday: Myeloid MDT : Wednesday: Trust’s grand round, Thursday: Departmental seminar series Afternoon*^: Monday: Admin and morphology review, Tuesday: Myeloproliferative Neoplasia (MPN) OPA, Wednesday: Admin and morphology review, Thursday: Bone marrow List, Friday: Haem Day unit Pre-weekend handover Professional / Clinical responsibilities Review of patients in both in and outpatient settings with senior support. Ensure timely production of letters within current Trust targets. Arrange appropriate investigations; ensure all treatments administered as prescribed and appropriate (using the MedChart and CIS/Mosaic systems or outpatient prescriptions); accurate and timely documentation (using the eNoting system); referrals and letters to GP as necessary. Work alongside CNS team in the day-to-day management of patients. Work with research nurses as required on relevant commercial and NCRN clinical trials. Discuss cases with the appropriate consultant/team or specialised/disease-specific management team. Perform practical procedures as necessary and after appropriate training including: bone marrow aspiration and biopsy and lumbar puncture (+/- insertion and removal of indwelling central venous catheter access). Undertake appropriate work place based assessments as required e.g. DOPS/mini-CEX/CBDs. Attend and contribute to departmental meetings / seminars and MDM sessions as required. Work closely with CMT/CF/FY and specialist trainee colleagues to ensure the duties of the service are supported and work flexibly and co-operatively. To cover the duties of colleagues who are unexpectedly absent. Ensure leave requests are submitted with sufficient notice and clinical cover to maintain safe patient care. Management and Leadership Work within the Haematology MDT team. Time management of work profile. Day-to-day clinical leadership within subspecialty clinical service regarding the ongoing care of patients. Additional experience appropriate to clinical stage. Education & Professional Development. Self directed learning Formal external courses Maintaining a personal portfolio Undertaking the Appraisal process Learning opportunities Departmental meetings (including Thursday afternoon seminars and M&M) The Trust’s weekly grand round presentation Tuesday morning consultant delivered registrar subspecialty teaching Wednesday morning morphology teaching Friday morning “Case of the week” Assessing and evaluating patients in outpatient settings Developing and applying patient management plans independently and within the team Experience in the further management of patients with haematological disorders through a multidisciplinary/speciality approach Case reports, abstracts, publications or audits according to availability and interest Course / self directed study relevant to educational research/training* *to be arranged Competencies Management of Haematology patients appropriate to subspeciality area and their investigation, treatment, follow-up and onward referral as appropriate Management of acutely unwell haematology patients Ability to deal with malignant and non-malignant haematological emergencies Ad hoc reviews with CNS and/or consultant for elective or urgent patients Supportive and palliative care as needed Case-load prioritisation Communication skills: with patients and relatives Communication skills: within multidisciplinary teams Communication skills: with colleagues in other specialities Good Clinical Practice Fire safety and other mandatory training required by the Trust Formal training in “Information Management” (as above) Management of patients on clinical trials . Assessment Appraisal and goal setting meeting with clinical supervisor within 1st 2 weeks of commencement. At least 2 work place based assessments completed satisfactorily (CBD / mini-CEX / DOPS) within a six month period. One should be undertaken with the clinical supervisor. End of post appraisal and sign-off. Duties and responsibilities: Clinical: The postholder will, together with colleagues, be responsible for the provision of services to the Guy’s & St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust to include: (a) Diagnosis and treatment of patients of the trust in such hospitals, health centres or clinics or other premises as required. (b) Continuing clinical responsibility for the patients in your charge, allowing for all proper delegation to, and training of, your staff. Training of junior staff: The postholder will take responsibility for the training and direction of junior staff allocated to him/her under aegis of the training plan that that postholder has agreed with their supervising consultant. Teaching: The postholder will be expected to contribute as appropriate in the teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate students. Clinical Governance: All medical and dental staff are expected to take part in clinical governance activity, including clinical audit, clinical guideline and protocol development and clinical risk management. They will be expected to produce evidence of their contribution in these areas and their audit of their own clinical work as part of their appraisal. European Working Time Directive (EWTD): All posts and working patterns are under constant review in line with EWTD guidelines and the rota being new contract compliant. Appraisal: All medical and dental staff are required to undertake appraisal. Confidentiality / Data Protection / Freedom of Information Post holders must maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff and other health service business in accordance with the Data Protection Act of 1998 Information Governance All staff must comply with information governance requirements. Equal Opportunities Post holders must at all times fulfil their responsibilities with regard to the Trust’s Equal Opportunities Policy and equality laws. Health and Safety All post holders have a responsibility, under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and subsequently published regulations, to ensure that the Trust’s health and safety policies and procedures are complied with to maintain a safe working environment for patients, visitors and employees. Infection Control All post holders must comply with Trust infection screening and immunisation policies as well as be familiar with the Trust’s Infection Control Policies, including those that apply to their duties, such as Hand Decontamination Policy, Personal Protective Equipment Policy, safe procedures for using aseptic techniques and safe disposal of sharps. All post holders have a responsibility to report risks such as clinical and non-clinical accidents or incidents promptly. Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults Post holders have a general responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in the course of their daily duties and for ensuring that they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role. Sustainability It is the responsibility of all staff to minimise the Trust’s environmental impact. Smoking Policy Staff are not permitted to smoke on Trust property or in Trust vehicles Review of this Job Description This job description is intended as an outline of the general areas of activity and will be amended in the light of the changing needs of the organisation. To be reviewed in conjunction with the post holder. Other: The list of duties and responsibilities given above is not an exhaustive list and you may be asked to undertake other duties in line with the overall purpose and nature of the post as may be required from time to time Study Leave: Study Leave will be granted at the discretion of the Clinical Lead. Funding for CPD will be equivalent to that of the appropriate Training post. Terms and Conditions of Employment: This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and this means that any criminal conviction must be made known at the time of application. ## Person Specification ### Previous experience **Essential** - At least 3 years’ experience in general medicine or medical specialties. Evidence of interest in palliative medicine, oncology or haematology and Haematology experience **Desirable** - Experience in oncology or haematology ### Qualifications/ Education **Essential** - MB CHB or equivalent - MRCP part 2 **Desirable** - Full MRCP ### Skills/Knowledge/ Ability **Essential** - Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team - Ability to perform standard emergency clinical procedures (e.g. arterial blood gas) - Understanding of the principles and application of clinical research / audit - Computer literacy - An understanding of the process of medical education - Ability to manage own time and to prioritise - Punctuality, reliability and good organisational skills - Ability to establish good working relationships with others and work within a team - An empathetic, non-judgemental approach to patients **Desirable** - Experience of research - Evidence of contributing to or undertaking audit - Evidence of participation in the teaching process - Advanced Life Support Course (ALS) ### Professional/ Statutory Registration **Essential** - Full GMC Registration without limitation ## Documents - [scf -ps (pdf, 112.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10345515) - [functional requirements (pdf, 376.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10345517) - [haematology scf job description (pdf, 280.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10345516) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.