Job summary
- Main area
- Paediatric Oncology
- Grade
- MT04
- Contract
- 23 months (Fixed term)
- Hours
- Full time - 40 hours per week
- Job ref
- 349-SPH-8088862-RL4
- Employer
- Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Manchester Childrens Hospital
- Town
- Manchester
- Salary
- £67,325 per annum / pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 22/07/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Senior Resident Doctor in Paediatric Haematology/Oncology
MT04
Job overview
It’s an exciting time to join Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital specifically; we’re recruiting for Senior Resident Doctors to join our dynamic and developing teams within our paediatric oncology, haematology and stem cell transplant and gene therapy services. These amazing opportunities will give you a thorough grounding in paediatric oncology, benign and malignant haematology, clinical stem cell transplantation and gene therapies, including CAR-T gene therapies and provides you with the chance to rotate through each speciality. What’s more, this is a fantastic opportunity for you to develop your clinical skills in a highly regarded and internationally renowned service. As the third largest paediatric oncology/ haematology unit in the UK, we serve a large part of the NW of England. We’re looking for motivated and passionate individuals to bring enthusiasm and excellence to our team whilst providing a broad range of high-quality services to our patients. In addition, you’ll also be surrounded with excellent support from a wide multidisciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
This is a clinical paediatric oncology, haematology, and BMT position. The majority of time will be spent in the clinical service. There will be opportunities to participate in teaching, research and quality improvement project. It is expected that there will be 4 such positions and the specific balance of clinical sub-specialty placement will reflect the training ambition and needs of the fellow as well as clinical need/ balance within the department. On call cover of the wider department will be expected.
Working for our organisation
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is a leading centre of clinical excellence, renowned for pioneering patient care, advanced medical research, and a collaborative multi-speciality environment. We are the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe – a great place to progress your career.
With over 30,000 employees, a turnover exceeding £3 billion, and 10 hospital and community services, join our team to help us deliver outstanding healthcare to our diverse communities.
We offer an engaging and supportive environment, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technology. Research and Innovation are at the heart of our work, offering opportunities to lead research that shapes the future of medicine, working alongside experts, advancing clinical practice, and improving patient outcomes.
At MFT, we foster a culture where every colleague is valued and empowered to thrive. Your expertise is recognised, your ambitions are supported, and your impact is felt at every level. Whether you want to develop your clinical skills, pursue research interests, or seek leadership opportunities, MFT provides the ideal environment to achieve your medical or professional aspirations.
If you are dedicated to driving clinical innovation and delivering compassionate patient care, join us to shape tomorrow’s healthcare; where clinical excellence, innovation, and your career will thrive.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading.
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Closing vacancy listings early
We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.
To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
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As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application—especially personal statements and responses to role-specific questions—is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.
Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
Person specification
Knowledge, Skills & Performance
Essential criteria
- Holds acceptable primary medical qualification
- Demonstrable postgraduate training
- Competence in managing medical emergencies
- Evidence of clinical competencies in their medical specialty
- An appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- A commitment to personal CPD
Desirable criteria
- Awards/distinctions whilst studying for 1st degree
- Logbook
- Valid Life Support Course (ACLS, ALS, ATLS, APLS or similar)
- Involvement in Research & Publication
Safety & Quality
Essential criteria
- Understanding of the basic principles of evidence-based practice, patient safety, audit, clinical risk management, and clinical quality improvement initiatives
- Ability to prioritise clinical need
- Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
- Time management skills
Desirable criteria
- Completed an audit/quality improvement project
Maintaining Trust
Essential criteria
- Honesty, integrity, awareness of ethical dilemmas, respect for confidentiality
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Akanksha Senapati
- Job title
- Consultant Paediatric Neuro-Oncologist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0161 701 8430
- Additional information
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