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Job summary

Main area
Oncology
Grade
Clinical Fellow (Core)
Contract
12 months (fixed term)
Hours
40 hours per week (Full-Time)
Job ref
180-CFC-5349
Employer
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Addenbrooke's Hospital
Town
Cambridge
Salary
£52,656 per annum pro-rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
12/04/2026 23:59

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Clinical Fellow (Core) in Haematology

Clinical Fellow (Core)

Job overview

We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Fellow Core in Haematology, at Addenbrooke’s Hospital part of Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

This post is to commence 05 August 2026 until 03 August 2027.

Main duties of the job

This post is predominantly based on the Haematology inpatient wards or the day unit, and normally rotate between these posts at 6 months to ensure the full breadth of haematology is covered. 

Experience in a wide range of practical techniques including bone marrow aspiration and lumbar puncture is offered, and there is opportunity for regular participation in departmental seminars, audit, and teaching. 

This post may attract a supplement for out of hours cover of Haematology and Oncology inpatients according to an on-call rota.

The duties of this post includes the day to day care of day cases and in patients - not only of those undergoing intensive therapies for haematological malignancies and cellular therapies including CAR T, but also those with non-malignant Haematological problems such as Haemolysis, Sickle Cell Disease, Haemophilia, etc. It may include some care of patients attending the Apheresis Service and those presenting with haematological emergencies.

Please note that these posts do not carry Postgraduate Dean’s approval or training recognition.

Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at time of application is required.

 

Working for our organisation

The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC’s Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.

Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, 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) will also be subject to this requirement.

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This post may be suitable for those wishing to undertake an “F3” role or alternatively to gain further experience in haematology prior to registrar training. 

In order to be considered, applicants must have completed their Foundation Year Two competencies, with a minimum of one year’s experience in Adult General Medicine. MRCP part 1, or equivalent, is desirable.  NHS experience for a minimum of 6 months is essential.

Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.

Person specification

Shortlistable

Essential criteria
  • Agreement that essential is met: MBBS, 6 months NHS experience
  • Completion of Foundation Year 2 Competencies
  • A minimum of one year’s experience in Adult General Medicine
  • Able to deal with general emergency admissions

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Dr Andrew King
Job title
Consultant Haematologist
Email address
[email protected]
Additional information

Informal enquiries regarding these posts should be directed to Dr Andrew King, Consultant Haematologist via email at [email protected]

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