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Main area
Clinical Haematology
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow
Contract
12 months (Fixed Term)
Hours
Full time - 40 hours per week
Job ref
391-NMUH-8055613
Employer
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
North Middlesex Hospital
Town
Edmonton
Salary
£67,325 per annum plus £2,162 London weighting
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
09/07/2026 23:59

Employer heading

NHS

SENIOR CLINICAL FELLOW IN HAEMATOLOGY

NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow

Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community.  This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.

Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.

Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

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Job overview

North Middlesex University Hospital has a large population of patients with inherited haemoglobinopathies who require ambulatory and inpatient care. We also provide inpatient and outpatient treatment of haemato-oncology patients including inpatient chemotherapy up to Level 2 care.

Under the direction of the Consultant Haematologists, the SHO will be involved in the clinical work of the Department.  The post would be ideal for those wishing to pursue a career in Haematology or wishing to gain more experience as we offer a broad range of haematology experience including haemato-oncology, red cell and haemoglobinopathies, thrombophilia and anticoagulation, obstetric and paediatric haematology.

 This is an ongoing post offered for 12-month full time in Haematology in the first instance.  The postholder will provide support to the CT grade doctors in providing excellent care for in patients.   There will be appropriate senior supervision

The post holder will be encouraged to attend and participate in outpatient clinics.

Main duties of the job

Working closely with CT grade and Registrar colleagues to support the haematology service and to provide excellent inpatient care of haematology patients.

Review of Day unit patients across the three haematology Day units as required and arrange appropriate investigations; ensure all treatments administered as prescribed, keeping accurate documentation.

Arrange ward admission of patients as necessary, including acute haematology admissions via A&E; liaise with the registrar appropriately and escalate if necessary. Review of patients with the Consultant

Work alongside the CNS team to ensure continuity of care for patients.

Attendance in outpatient clinics with consultant supervision, particularly useful if pursuing a career in Haematology.

 On call duties will be on the SHO rota with appropriate Consultant supervision (currently 1 weekend and 2 weekdays per month)

Working for our organisation

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The diagnosis and management of patients suffering from thalassaemia and sickle cell syndromes, and the malignant diseases of the blood, especially lymphoma and myeloma, make up a large proportion of the work in the department.  The Department has special interest in the detection, management and counselling of patients with haemoglobinopathies.  The purpose built George Marsh Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Centre situated at St Ann's Hospital serves as a counselling and screening Centre for haemoglobinopathies in the community and the full-time counsellors based there work closely with the Haematology Department at the North Middlesex Hospital.

Haematology inpatient beds predominantly on Podium 1 Ward (haemato-oncology) and T4 ward (haemoglobinopathies/ benign haematology).

Podium 1 Ward is a shared ward with oncology and HIV services, included are dedicated single rooms with en-suite facilities.  This is staffed by appropriate number of chemotherapy trained nurses and supported by the Haematology CNS team.

T4 ward is a shared ward with care of the Elderly. The ward is staffed by an appropriate number of nurses competent in looking after patients with haemoglobin disorders and supported by the Red Cell CNS. We expect to be able to offer Patient Controlled Analgesia (PCA) for our sickle cell patients on the specialised haematology wards soon.

  Haematology day case units (1 shared with oncology, 1 for haemoglobinopathy patients offering extended hours, 1 offering assessment and pain relief for a sub-group of frequently presenting patients with difficulty managing predominantly chronic pain problems in sickle cell disease.)

The haematology/oncology day  unit is open from Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 17:00 and a variety of treatments including administration of blood products, cytotoxic drugs,  bone marrow procedures, venesection, antibiotic therapy and the management of indwelling central venous catheters are undertaken there.

The haemoglobinopathy Day Unit offers blood transfusion to patients with thalassaemia and sickle cell disease, including automated exchange blood transfusion. The unit also looks after the insertion and management of indwelling venous catheters.

Person specification

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Part 1 MRCP or equivalent
  • At least one year in substantive training positions in the NHS

Skills and aptitudes

Essential criteria
  • Able to prioritise clinical need
  • Aware of own limitations, consults senior colleagues appropriately and knows when to ask for help
  • Able to communicate clearly in written and spoken English e.g. able to write legible records
  • Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
Desirable criteria
  • Understands the need for and appreciates the role of audit in clinical practice
  • Understands the principles of clinical governance – ensures patients are not put at risk

Personal Qualities & attributes

Essential criteria
  • Able to communicate clearly in written and spoken English e.g. able to write legible records
  • Able to discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand
  • Able to establish good working relations with patients and carers and multi-disciplinary colleagues

Experience

Essential criteria
  • NHS experience

Others

Essential criteria
  • Understanding of the basic principles of research
  • Able to contribute to teaching and learning of others in the clinical setting

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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.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Christopher Mitchell
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