Junior Clinical Fellow in Haematology

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Junior Clinical Fellows to join the Haematology Department at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The Trust is one of the largest providers of healthcare in the region, with approximately 1,270 beds, serving a local resident population of around 390,000 and a regional population of approximately 1.5 million.

These full-time posts offer broad experience in inpatient, emergency and outpatient Haematology practice across Royal Preston Hospital and Chorley and South Ribble District General Hospital. The successful candidates will work as part of a supportive multi-professional team under consultant supervision and will contribute to Haematology activity.

The posts are primarily service-based and ward-facing, while also offering development opportunities in outpatient clinics, audit, teaching, governance and portfolio progression. It would suit a doctor with foundation competencies, or equivalent experience, who wishes to develop further clinical experience in haematology.

Main duties of the job

Inpatient work is undertaken on the Royal Preston Hospital site with elective day cases and outpatient services being undertaken at both the Chorley and South Ribble and Royal Preston Hospitals.

·Chemotherapy Day Unit: day-to-day care of haematology attending the chemotherapy day unit.

·Inpatient: support the safe day-to-day care of haematology inpatients, under appropriate senior supervision.

·Clerk, assess and review patients admitted under haematology, including completion of timely clinical documentation, investigation requests and discharge summaries.

·Participate in consultant-led and senior-led ward rounds, ensuring clear plans are documented and communicated to nursing, administrative and multidisciplinary colleagues.

·Assess and manage ward referrals and emergency haematology presentations within the limits of competence, seeking senior advice where required.

· Attend haematology outpatient clinics and support patient assessment, follow-up, documentation and onward management plans where appropriate.

· Contribute to the delivery of safe, effective, patient-centred care in line with Trust policies, clinical governance requirements and GMC professional standards.

Working for our organisation

The Trust has well-established links with the Universities of Manchester and Central Lancashire and offers a supportive environment for Doctors wishing to develop their clinical, surgical and professional skills.

These posts offer excellent training opportunities across benign and malignant haematology, laboratory haematology, thrombosis, and haemostasis. The successful candidate will gain experience in the diagnosis and management of a wide range of haematological disorders, including anaemias, thrombocytopenia, haemoglobinopathies, bleeding and thrombotic disorders, leukaemias, lymphomas, myeloma, and myeloproliferative neoplasms. There will be opportunities to participate in inpatient and outpatient care, multidisciplinary team meetings, and specialist clinics. The post holder will also gain experience in the interpretation of blood films, bone marrow aspirates and trephine biopsies, flow cytometry, coagulation testing, and specialised laboratory investigations. Working closely with consultant haematologists, clinical scientists, specialist nurses, and laboratory teams, the successful candidate will develop a comprehensive understanding of both the clinical and laboratory aspects of modern haematology practice.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on:

• What we can offer

• Job Plan/On-call Requirements

• The Team

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• MBChB / MBBS or equivalent
• Full GMC registration with licence to practise by start date
• Completion of FY1 competencies, or equivalent

Desirable criteria

• MRCP Part 1 or equivalent evidence of General Medicine.
• ALS provider status

Experience and Skills

Essential criteria

• At least 12 months recognised postgraduate clinical experience or equivalent.
• Experience of acute hospital practice and assessment of unwell patients.
• Ability to manage common ward-based problems under supervision.
• Knowledge of common ENT emergency presentations and ward procedures.
• Basic surgical dexterity and ability to work safely within competence
• Ability to participate in the required on-call rota and daily timetable.

Desirable criteria

• Previous junior level General Medicine experience.

Communication and Team Working

Essential criteria

• Clear and compassionate communication with patients, relatives and carers (with examples).
• Effective verbal and written communication with colleagues and the MDT (with examples).
• Effective team working and willingness to seek help appropriately.
• Good written English and accurate clinical documentation.

Desirable criteria

• Experience working within a Medical MDT.
• Evidence of positive feedback from colleagues, supervisors or patients.

Governance, Audit and Teaching

Essential criteria

• Understanding of clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and patient safety.
• Commitment to CPD and reflective practice.
• Willingness to participate in departmental teaching, audit and governance.

Desirable criteria

• Previous audit, QI, teaching, presentation or publication experience.

Personal

Essential criteria

• Professional, reliable and accountable.
• Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload.
• Positive, enthusiastic and flexible approach.
• Able to work under pressure while maintaining patient safety.
• Respectful and inclusive approach to patients and colleagues.

Desirable criteria

• Personal drive to progress in a medical subspeciality career.