About this role
Job summary
This is a Junior Clinical Fellow post which is due to start on 24th October 2026 for 12 months.
Since the introduction of CAR T cell therapy at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals this new post has been created to support the CAR T cell programme as well as other lymphoid pathways.
The post holder will work closely with the Consultant team and other team members in the delivery of care to patients with malignant lymphoproliferative disorders. The post holder will be expected to carry out clinics as well as reviewing patients on the ward and day case unit. There will also be opportunity to perform bone marrow biopsies. Time will also be included for projects which may be service improvement or service evaluation related
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will join a team of 6 other CT level doctors and up to 9 specialist haematology trainees covering haematology inpatients on wards O1, O2, P3 and P4 and the haematology day unit. On the Day Unit the postholder's role will include assessment of patients with haematological disorders attending unwell, pre-chemo therapy checks, bone marrow lists, hickman line removal. Duties may also include counselling /medical cover of stem cell donors. Training for all of these roles will be provided in house and the appointee will undergo local induction. There is no out of hours commitment. The postholder will also be expected to perform clinics (supervised by a consultant). Supervision and senior review arrangements: The postholder will liaise with the relevant specialist trainees and Consultants regarding the care of their inpatients.
About us
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Sheffield, as well as specialist care for patients from further afield, including cancer, spinal cord injuries, renal and cardiothoracic services. In addition to community health services, the Trust comprises five of Yorkshire's best known teaching hospitals.
The Royal Hallamshire Hospital
The Northern General Hospital
Charles Clifford Dental Hospital
Weston Park Cancer Hospital
Jessop Wing Maternity Hospital
The Trust has a history of high quality care, clinical excellence and innovation in medical research. We strive to promote a culture of continuous quality improvement and encourage our staff to innovate and adopt 'best practice' in order to deliver the highest standard of care to our patients.
Job description Job responsibilities
For more details of the post please see the attached Job Description.
There is no out of hours commitment. The postholder will also be expected to perform clinics (supervised by a consultant).
Supervision and senior review arrangements: The postholder will liaise with the relevant specialist trainees and Consultants regarding the care of their inpatients.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Full registration with the GMC with a license to practise, by the date of application. MBBS or equivalent medical qualification ALS certificate
Desirable
Completion or partial completion of Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP)
Clinical Experience Essential
Successful completion of Foundation 2 training or equivalent Minimum of 6 months experience of working in the NHS in an NHS hospital in a substantive post (excluding clinical attachments) 3 months experience of working in acute medicine Active interest in haematology as a sub-specialty
Teaching and training Essential
Experience of teaching medical students and resident doctors
Continuous Professional Development Essential
Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Desirable
Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Personal Attributes Essential
Demonstrates behaviour consistent with Trust PROUD values (see appendix). The applicant must demonstrate skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking the English language that enables effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as set out in the GMC' good medical practice
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had 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) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Hallamshire
Glossop Road
Sheffield
S10 2JF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)