Clinical Fellow in Haematology

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 04 April 2025

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Job summary

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated Clinical Fellow to join our expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity to gain greater Haematology knowledge and experience. The clinical fellow will work alongside the SpR to support seven consultant haematologists delivering haeamatological services to patients at Torbay.

Main duties of the job

It is expected that the individual will support clinics and the day unit and develop chemotherapy prescribing skills (if not already competent). They will support the department to develop clinical research activity. The post holder will be expected to support the teaching and training of the South West peninsula medical students.

About us

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is an Integrated Care Organisation providing acute health care services from Torbay Hospital, community health services and adult social care. The Trust runs Torbay Hospital as well as five community hospitals, stretching from Dawlish to Brixham. We also provide health and social care to the local population.

The hospital is a medium-sized, progressive and innovative District General Hospital serving a resident population of approximately 375,000 people, plus about 100,000 visitors at any one time during the summer holiday season.

The Trust delivers non-surgical cancer services across Torbay and Newton Abbot Hospitals, providing acute care in inpatient, day-case and outpatients settings for patients living with and beyond their cancer diagnosis.

Why work with us

Date posted

19 February 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

Depending on experience per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

388-6438302-CW-C

Job locations

Torbay Hospital

Newton Road

Torquay

TQ2 7AA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Qualifications

MBBSFull registration (and with a licence to practice) with the General MedicalCouncil (GMC)

Clinical Experience

Completed core medical training

Management Administration experience

Active interest in ITExperience of audit

Personal Attributes

Honesty and reliabilityWillingness to work flexibly according to the needs of the service, observing National, Trust and Departmental guidelines

It is expected that the individual will support clinics and the day unit and develop chemotherapy prescribing skills (if not already competent). They will support the department to develop clinical research activity. The post holder will be expected to support the teaching and training of the South West peninsula medical students.

Attached is a indicative Job plan outlined for the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Qualifications

MBBSFull registration (and with a licence to practice) with the General MedicalCouncil (GMC)

Clinical Experience

Completed core medical training

Management Administration experience

Active interest in ITExperience of audit

Personal Attributes

Honesty and reliabilityWillingness to work flexibly according to the needs of the service, observing National, Trust and Departmental guidelines

It is expected that the individual will support clinics and the day unit and develop chemotherapy prescribing skills (if not already competent). They will support the department to develop clinical research activity. The post holder will be expected to support the teaching and training of the South West peninsula medical students.

Attached is a indicative Job plan outlined for the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS
  • Full registration (and with a licence to practice) with the General Medical Council (GMC)

Desirable

  • MRCP (or equivalent training and experience)

Clinical Experience

Essential

  • Completed core medical training

Desirable

  • Previous haematology experience
  • Previous SACT prescribing

Management & Administrative Experience

Essential

  • Active interest in IT

Desirable

  • Experience of audit

Teaching/Research Experience

Essential

  • Interest in research
  • Interest in education

Desirable

  • Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates' postgraduates
  • Experience of teaching clinical skills to postgraduates
  • GCP training or experience of clinical trial work
  • Postgraduate teaching qualification

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Honesty and reliability
  • Willingness to work flexibly according to the needs of the service, observing National, Trust and Departmental guidelines
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Enquiring, critical, approach to work
  • Caring attitude to patients
  • Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other professional staff and agencies
  • Commitment to Continuing Medical Education
  • Physically capable of fulfilling the role as presented
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS
  • Full registration (and with a licence to practice) with the General Medical Council (GMC)

Desirable

  • MRCP (or equivalent training and experience)

Clinical Experience

Essential

  • Completed core medical training

Desirable

  • Previous haematology experience
  • Previous SACT prescribing

Management & Administrative Experience

Essential

  • Active interest in IT

Desirable

  • Experience of audit

Teaching/Research Experience

Essential

  • Interest in research
  • Interest in education

Desirable

  • Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates' postgraduates
  • Experience of teaching clinical skills to postgraduates
  • GCP training or experience of clinical trial work
  • Postgraduate teaching qualification

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Honesty and reliability
  • Willingness to work flexibly according to the needs of the service, observing National, Trust and Departmental guidelines
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Enquiring, critical, approach to work
  • Caring attitude to patients
  • Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other professional staff and agencies
  • Commitment to Continuing Medical Education
  • Physically capable of fulfilling the role as presented

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Torbay Hospital

Newton Road

Torquay

TQ2 7AA


Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Torbay Hospital

Newton Road

Torquay

TQ2 7AA


Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Haemeatologist

Heather Eve

h.eve@nhs.net

01803655558

Date posted

19 February 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

Depending on experience per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

388-6438302-CW-C

Job locations

Torbay Hospital

Newton Road

Torquay

TQ2 7AA


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