Senior Clinical Fellow in Lymphoma

NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow Main area Lymphoma Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow Contract 12 months (Fixed term) Hours Full time - 40 hours per week (also expected to participate in out-of-hours cover, on a middle-grade rota covering Saturdays & Sundays between 9 and 4 (1 in 10), and on the registrar general haematology out-of-hours rota on an ad hoc basis.) Job ref 387-SPS9262-KC

Site Bristol Haematology & Oncology Centre Town Bristol Salary £73,992 pa pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 06/02/:00 Interview date 17/02/2026

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Job overview Senior Clinical Fellow - Lymphoma ST 6-8
This post provides an exciting opportunity to gain extensive experience in the management of patients with malignant lymphoma.
The post holder will provide clinical cover for patients with malignant lymphoma in both the in-patient and out-patient setting and be trained in all aspects of the management of lymphoma.
The job is based in the Haematology Unit within BHOC which comprises a 25 bedded in-patient unit, Chemo Day Unit & Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) areas. There is additionally a large out-patient department within the Bristol Cancer Institute and a Teenage and Young Adult Unit within the same building.
The Bristol Haematology & Oncology Centre is a tertiary referral centre for allogeneic stem cell transplantation and CAR-T cell therapy, and there is a specialist interest in stem cell transplantation in lymphoma. The post holder will be expected to play an active role in clinical research and conduct their own audit & service improvement projects and be allocated time to do this.
The postholder is also expected to participate in out-of-hours cover, on a middle-grade rota covering Saturdays & Sundays between 9 and 4 (1 in 10), and on the registrar general haematology out-of-hours rota on an ad hoc basis.
The post is ideal for either haematology trainees at the end of their training or as an Out of Program training experience. Please note that the post is a fixed post for 12 months.

Main duties of the job The post holder will work within the lymphoma team, based in the Bristol Haematology & Oncology Centre (BHOC). Duties will primarily cover all aspects of the care of patients with malignant lymphoma including diagnosis, primary therapy and relapse therapy.

Non-clinical training and responsibilities: Day to day clinical responsibilities are seen to be a significant part of the training offered to registrars and fellows, and opportunities are taken for informal clinical teaching as / when appropriate. All doctors are expected to undertake audit and to make a regular contribution to the Departmental academic programme. The formal teaching programme includes one department academic meeting (includes M&M and audit) and a registrar-led teaching session each week. This supplements the educational value of clinical meetings - weekly BMT planning meetings; weekly haematology MDT meetings; weekly haematology Grand Round; weekly hospital grand rounds.

Opportunities exist for participation in clinical research and there are monthly clinical trial review meetings, clinical research team and research governance meetings. Haematology laboratory experience is available within the department.

Working for our organisation University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities For a more detailed job description including the main responsibilities and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person specification Qualifications and Training

• MBBS or equivalent primary medical qualification
• Registration with GMC
• FRCPath Part 1 or equivalent
• FRCPath Part 2 or equivalent

Knowledge and Experience

• Haematology (minimum 2 years)
• Evidence of involvement in quality improvement and clinical audit
• Bone marrow stem cell transplantation

Skills and Abilities

• Good spoken and written English that is adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
• Ability to cope with stress
• Able to work in a multi-disciplinary team
• Knowledge of principles of Audit and willingness to participate in projects
• Bone marrow biopsy
• Intrathecal chemotherapy

Additional and Aptitudes

• Ability to maintain good relationships and communication with patients
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with colleagues
• Demonstrates professional behaviour and probity
• Trust Values

We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.

As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.

UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

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