Specialist Clinical Fellow Haematology

Job Overview

This is a 6-month, fixed-term, full-time post based at Frimley Park Hospital, providing maternity leave cover for a Deanery Specialty Registrar.

The postholder will provide clinical support across the inpatient and day-case Haematology services, working as an integral member of the Haematology team alongside Consultant Haematologists, Specialty Registrars and the wider multidisciplinary team.

The role includes participation in the 1 in 8 weekend working rota and non-resident overnight on-call commitments. The postholder will be supported by a named Consultant, providing appropriate clinical supervision and escalation throughout the role.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will work under the supervision and direction of the Consultant Haematologists and will work closely with the Haematology SpR to provide high-quality clinical care to patients across the service.

The principal responsibility will be the daily assessment, management and ongoing care of clinical Haematology inpatients and day-case patients at Frimley Park Hospital. Patients will generally be under the care of one of the Haematology Consultants and based on G1 Ward, although the postholder may also be required to review and manage Haematology patients located on other wards or under the care of other clinical teams.

The postholder will contribute to the safe and effective delivery of inpatient and day-case Haematology services, working collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team and escalating clinical concerns appropriately to the supervising Consultant.

Working for our organisation

Why Join Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust?

At Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, our people are at the heart of everything we do.

As a Disability Confident Employer and recipient of the Gold Award in the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme, we actively champion equality, diversity and inclusion, creating opportunities for people from all backgrounds to build rewarding careers within the NHS.

We also recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance. By supporting flexible working arrangements wherever possible, we enable our colleagues to balance their professional and personal commitments while continuing to deliver outstanding care to our patients. Whether flexibility means adjusted hours, part-time working, hybrid arrangements or alternative working patterns, we work in partnership with our staff to meet both individual and service needs.

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Whether you're at the start of your career or looking for your next challenge, Frimley Health offers the opportunity to be part of a inclusive, forward-thinking organisation that is committed to excellence, innovation and compassionate care. Together, we can shape the future of healthcare and make a real difference to the lives of the communities we serve.

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Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

PROVISIONAL TIMETABLE

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thur

Fri

Sat or Sun (1 in 8)

am

RMH Leukaemia MDT (via MS TEAMS)

Consultant ward round

Ward/day unit work

Bone Marrow List

Departmental Teaching

Ward/day unit work

Ward work or bone marrow list

MDT meeting

Inpatient Ward Meeting and Consultant ward round

Ward work

pm

• Ward/day unit work
• Haematology Clinic
• Clinical Governance Meeting/M+M (2 monthly)
• OP Clinic
• Day unit work
• Grand Round/Medical education Ward/day unit work
• Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• MRCP Part 1 or equivalent
• Full GMC Registration

Desirable criteria

• MRCP

Qualities

Essential criteria

• Good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to organise over time and division of labour within a small team

Desirable criteria

• Ability to be proactive

Experience

Essential criteria

• 2 years’ experience in hospital general medicine roles at FY2 level or above
• Evidence of broad training/competency in general medicine at CMT level. Willingness to be involved in teaching at undergraduate and post graduate levels as necessary including laboratory scientists in Haematology.

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of some training and experience in laboratory and clinical aspects of haematology

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) is proud of its strong reputation, record of achievement and ambition for the future. We serve a population of over 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and South Buckinghamshire, and remain committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities.

Our new organisational strategy – FHFT 2030 – sets out our ambition to be the best place to receive care and the best place to work in the NHS. Underpinned by our Trust values – Committed to Excellence, Working Together, Facing the Future, and being a modern, compassionate, Healthcare Organisation – we are creating a culture where our people can thrive and patients always come first.

We continue to invest heavily in our services and facilities. This includes the development of a new hospital at Frimley Park, major expansion of diagnostics and inpatient capacity, and the continued transformation of services across our sites. We have already delivered a brand-new £100m state-of-the-art Heatherwood Hospital, a £49m Emergency Assessment Centre at Wexham Park, and a £10m upgrade to maternity services.

We are also committed to sustainability and the NHS Net Zero ambition. Our new hospital and estate developments are being designed to be environmentally responsible, energy efficient, and future-proofed, featuring on-site renewables energy and intelligent energy systems. Through our green plan, we are embedding sustainable practices across all areas of care and operations, ensuring we reduce our environmental impact while improving population health and wellbeing. Our staff are key to helps us deliver on our ambition and to ensure sustainability is a core component of care delivery and our operations.

Alongside estates’ investments, we are embedding a strong focus on digital innovation and quality improvement. Our electronic patient record (Epic), launched in 2024, is already enabling safer, more connected, and more effective care for patients, while giving staff the tools they need to do their best work. Our electronic patient record also supports safe and effective digitised care pathways, savings time and carbon, whilst delivering excellent quality of care.

Everything we do is guided by our values, shaping how we care for patients, support colleagues, and build a sustainable future for healthcare together.

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