Northampton General Hospital

Junior Clinical Fellow in Oncology and Haematology

The closing date is 08 October 2025

Job summary

Junior Clinical Fellow in Oncology and Haematology (Trust Grade SHO) x2

This post is for a Junior Clinical Fellow in Oncology and Haematology.

The post is based at the Northampton

These posts are ideal for those looking for experience in oncology and haematology and you will have the opportunity to

  • To develop robust General Oncology and Haematology skills
  • To become proficient in the management of common acute Oncology and Haematology conditions
  • To develop independent decision making abilities by constant attention to evidence based practice and teaching from senior colleagues
  • To understand the pathophysiological basis of Oncology and Haematology disease
  • To develop skills in follow-up management of Oncology and Haematology patients

Northampton General Hospital consistently scores highly in medical staff teaching and training.

A significant number of our JCF trainees go on to gain places on run through training posts

It is essential that the post-holder is on the GMC register at the start date of the employment.

***Please note that this a non-training post***

Main duties of the job

The role involves shifts within Monday-Friday hours (8am-10pm).

These posts are ideal for those looking for experience in oncology and haematology and you will have the opportunity to

  • To develop robust General Oncology and Haematology skills
  • To become proficient in the management of common acute Oncology and Haematology conditions
  • To develop independent decision making abilities by constant attention to evidence based practice and teaching from senior colleagues
  • To understand the pathophysiological basis of Oncology and Haematology disease
  • To develop skills in follow-up management of Oncology and Haematology patients

About us

Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values

Compassion

Accountability

Respect

Integrity

Courage

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.

The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.

We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.

We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds.This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

Details

Date posted

24 September 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£38,831 to £52,656 a year as per junior doctor contract + enhancements for unsocial hours.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

265-7373763

Job locations

Northampton General Hospital

Cliftonville

Northampton

NN1 5BD


Job description

Job responsibilities

These posts are ideal for those looking for experience in oncology and haematology and you will have the opportunity to

  • To develop robust General Oncology and Haematology skills
  • To become proficient in the management of common acute Oncology and Haematology conditions
  • To develop independent decision making abilities by constant attention to evidence based practice and teaching from senior colleagues
  • To understand the pathophysiological basis of Oncology and Haematology disease
  • To develop skills in follow-up management of Oncology and Haematology patients

Job description

Job responsibilities

These posts are ideal for those looking for experience in oncology and haematology and you will have the opportunity to

  • To develop robust General Oncology and Haematology skills
  • To become proficient in the management of common acute Oncology and Haematology conditions
  • To develop independent decision making abilities by constant attention to evidence based practice and teaching from senior colleagues
  • To understand the pathophysiological basis of Oncology and Haematology disease
  • To develop skills in follow-up management of Oncology and Haematology patients

Person Specification

Education & Qualifcations

Essential

  • Be eligible to work in the UK
  • Full GMC registration at intended start date
  • Minimum 6 months working in Oncology and Haematology
  • Applicants must have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as assessed by the General Medical Council

Desirable

  • ALS Training
  • MRCP
  • Other higher degrees relevant to Oncology and Haematology

Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Organisation and planning
  • Good written and oral communication skills
  • Problem solving and decision making
  • Managing others and team involvement
  • Coping with pressure and managing uncertainty
  • Applicants must meet professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice)

Training & Experience

Essential

  • Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs.
Person Specification

Education & Qualifcations

Essential

  • Be eligible to work in the UK
  • Full GMC registration at intended start date
  • Minimum 6 months working in Oncology and Haematology
  • Applicants must have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as assessed by the General Medical Council

Desirable

  • ALS Training
  • MRCP
  • Other higher degrees relevant to Oncology and Haematology

Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Organisation and planning
  • Good written and oral communication skills
  • Problem solving and decision making
  • Managing others and team involvement
  • Coping with pressure and managing uncertainty
  • Applicants must meet professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice)

Training & Experience

Essential

  • Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Northampton General Hospital

Address

Northampton General Hospital

Cliftonville

Northampton

NN1 5BD


Employer's website

https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Northampton General Hospital

Address

Northampton General Hospital

Cliftonville

Northampton

NN1 5BD


Employer's website

https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Director in Oncology

Dr Aleksander Aleksic

aleksandar.aleksic1@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

24 September 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£38,831 to £52,656 a year as per junior doctor contract + enhancements for unsocial hours.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

265-7373763

Job locations

Northampton General Hospital

Cliftonville

Northampton

NN1 5BD


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