# Senior Resident Doctor in Paediatric Haematology/Oncology > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-resident-doctor-in-paediatric-haematologyoncology/aa7909f5-f8db-4ecf-8321-234a79ee0df3 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-resident-doctor-in-paediatric-haematologyoncology/aa7909f5-f8db-4ecf-8321-234a79ee0df3.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Manchester - **Region:** North West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Paediatrics - **Grade:** Senior - **Salary:** £67,325 per annum / pro rata - **Contract type:** 23 months (Fixed term) - **Employment type:** Full time - 40 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-22T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-08T09:33:30.803Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Manchester/Manchester/Manchester_University_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Paediatric_Oncology/Paediatric_Oncology-v8088862 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8088862?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.mft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview It’s an exciting time to join Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital specifically; we’re recruiting for Senior Resident  Doctors to join our dynamic and developing teams within our paediatric oncology, haematology and stem cell transplant and gene therapy services. These amazing opportunities will give you a thorough grounding in paediatric oncology, benign and malignant haematology, clinical stem cell transplantation and gene therapies, including CAR-T gene therapies and provides you with the chance to rotate through each speciality.  What’s more, this is a fantastic opportunity for you to develop your clinical skills in a highly regarded and internationally renowned service. As the third largest paediatric oncology/ haematology unit in the UK, we serve a large part of the NW of England. We’re looking for motivated and passionate individuals to bring enthusiasm and excellence to our team whilst providing a broad range of high-quality services to our patients. In addition, you’ll also be surrounded with excellent support from a wide multidisciplinary team. ### Main duties of the job This is a clinical paediatric oncology, haematology, and BMT position.  The majority of time will be spent in the clinical service. There will be opportunities to participate in teaching, research and quality improvement project. It is expected that there will be 4 such positions and the specific balance of clinical sub-specialty placement will reflect the training ambition and needs of the fellow as well as clinical need/ balance within the department.  On call cover of the wider department will be expected. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. Explore ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place’ To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place.  This welcoming one‑stop hub gives you a real sense of who we are — what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others.  You’ll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply. To access ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the ‘Supporting Documents’ section and once opened, you can where either scan QR code or click on the link provided. Closing vacancy listings early We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU—for our patients, our communities, and each other. 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We look forward to receiving your application. ## Person Specification ### Safety & Quality **Essential** - Understanding of the basic principles of evidence-based practice, patient safety, audit, clinical risk management, and clinical quality improvement initiatives - Ability to prioritise clinical need - Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk - Time management skills **Desirable** - Completed an audit/quality improvement project ### Maintaining Trust **Essential** - Honesty, integrity, awareness of ethical dilemmas, respect for confidentiality ### Knowledge, Skills & Performance **Essential** - Holds acceptable primary medical qualification - Demonstrable postgraduate training - Competence in managing medical emergencies - Evidence of clinical competencies in their medical specialty - An appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems - A commitment to personal CPD **Desirable** - Awards/distinctions whilst studying for 1st degree - Logbook - Valid Life Support Course (ACLS, ALS, ATLS, APLS or similar) - Involvement in Research & Publication ## Documents - [senior resident jd - paed haem/onc (pdf, 336.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10387537) - [inside mft – your candidate place (pdf, 306.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2890) - [functional requirement - senior resident doctor (pdf, 920.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10387538) ## 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.