The Department of Haematology at UCLH is seeking a Specialist Registrar-level (ST3+) Senior Clinical Fellow to join our team in the first week of August 2026 for a period of 6 months initially, with a possibility to extend for a further 6 months.
UCLH is one of the largest haematology units in Europe with >100 dedicated inpatient beds in a purpose-built building which opened in 2022. The successful applicant will join a team of >30 haematology registrars who are supervised by >50 haematology consultants covering the entire range of malignant, non-malignant & experimental haematology. The postholder will also participate in the wider haematology on call rota & gain experience in the management of haematological emergencies & liaison haematology.
Applicants should have completed SHO-level training (minimum 4 years postgraduate clinical experience) in internal medicine and/or be an established haematology registrar. The posts are suitable for post-IMT trainees who wish to gain haematology experience in order to secure an NTN, or for existing haematology trainees to gain a consultant post.
We also welcome applications from:
- current UK trainees who are looking to undertake an OOPE or OOPT to broaden their clinical experience.
- suitably qualified haematology doctors who are looking to pursue GMC specialist registration via the CESR route
We can offer in-depth, longer-term clinical & laboratory experience to fulfil the requirements of the UK haematology curriculum.
Senior clinical fellow posts cover both inpatients, day care & outpatients on a rotational basis, with numerous opportunities to develop sub-specialty interests. Available posts include bone marrow transplantation, CAR T-cell therapy, haemoglobinopathies, clotting, TTP, laboratory haematology & malignant haematology. The duration of the post is 6 months in the first instance which is extendable to a year or more. The fellow will take part in the on-call rota with prospective cover (band 1B). The post holder must be flexible & prepared to cover the clinical needs of the service on a day-to-day basis.
The training & education opportunities are identical to those of haematology SpRs-in-training & we will support relevant courses for candidate’s education & training in discussion with their consultant educational supervisor. There is a strong team approach in a well-supported environment & an emphasis on multi-disciplinary team working & well-being. As a research-active department, there are innumerable opportunities to get involved in clinical research & work towards presenting work at a national or international conference.
The appointee should hold MRCP or equivalent & hold full registration & a licence to practice with the GMC.
Applicants are urged to have at least minimal cover with a medical defence organisation.
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Please note that unfortunately we are unable to accept applications via the MTI route.
This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
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