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Applications are invited for a Senior Clinical Fellow post in Paediatric Oncology and Haematology based at University Hospital Southampton. The Paediatric Oncology Haematology Unit in Southampton is a busy department with a strong track record in patient-centred care, clinical trials, immunotherapy and quality improvement. The post offers exposure to all of these, and experience of solid tumours, leukaemia and bone marrow failure. You will have excellent opportunities for training, teaching and quality improvement and to develop a breath of paediatric oncology skills. It is a fixed term post, for 12 months. The applicant should have some previous experience in paediatrics, but previous experience in paediatric oncology or haematology is not essential. There are no laboratory duties connected to this post. There is no on-call commitment.

For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for. It outlines the essential criteria for the role and is designed to support you in preparing your application by helping you evaluate how your skills, experience, and professional background align with the requirements of the role.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION  
Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed fellow doctors and dentists.  Applicants requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application. 

Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave. 

Grades for Trust appointed fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular. Basic salary plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay)

 Salary will be assessed based on experience and skills. Eligibility criteria for appointment to a Nodal Point 5; 
-Have a minimum of 6 years of Specialty training    
-Hold relevant higher specialty exam (e.g FRCP, FRCA, FRCS) 
-A portfolio of evidence that demonstrates they meet the criteria for progression (in line with the Curriculum for the speciality similar to deanery trainee)

This vacancy closes on or before: 19th April 2026