Trust Doctor (eqv to ST3+) in Haemato-oncology
Job summary
Barts Health NHS Trust Trust Doctor (eqv to ST3+) in Haemato-oncology St Bartholomew's Hospital Barts Health NHS Trust invites applicants for a ST3 equivalent/Trust doctor post in Haematology, based at St Bartholomew's Hospital (SBH). This post is to cover a gap in the NE London Haematology and Oncology training rotation due to maternity leave.
This post is available from October 2026 and is for 12 months and will be 0.8 WTE with non0resident on-calls. Prior experience in Haemato-Oncology essential requirement and your application will not be considered without it. MRCP or equivalent is desirable.
The post holder will work under the clinical direction of all the consultants in the respective Haematology or Haemato-Oncology Departments with a clearly identified clinical and educational supervisor. The post would be ideal for those wishing to pursue a career in Haematology and who subsequently wish to apply for a National Training Number.
As such the post is suitable for experienced SHO equivalents/Clinical Fellows/Registrars who plan to pursue a career in Haematology and who would like to add to their experience in Haemato-oncology.
Main duties of the job
SBH is a busy and well supported level 3 Haemato-oncology unit an extensive Haematopioetic Stem Cell Transplant (HSCT) and CAR-T cell therapy programme.
Clinical duties within the Haemato-oncology Department will cover the whole range of haematological malignancies, with the post-holder rotating between the inpatient and day-unit clinical areas while at SBH. The successful candidate will have clinical responsibility for patients admitted to the wards, those ambulatory patients seen on the Day unit and those seen in outpatients.
Training and support to become proficient in bone marrow biopsy, intrathecal chemotherapy and chemotherapy prescribing will be provided, as will clinical trial experience and opportunities to take part in quality improvement / audit / research projects. The post holder will be expected to prioritise and time-manage effectively according to the activity of the department and to utilise appropriately the available senior staff for advice.
The Department has a key awareness of the importance of clinical audit, and all specialist trainees are encouraged to complete audit projects whilst here. Active participation in undergraduate and CMT teaching is also encouraged This post does not have educational approval from the postgraduate dean and will not be recognised for training, however support will be provided for career development.
In-house SpR teaching and training sessions are currently running and attendance is encouraged.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond.
That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job responsibilities
Share workload with other Ward SpRs in an equitable manner.Assist the Day unit teams where possible for example clerking in ward emergency admissions on the Day unit.Assist the other firm by offering to take on practical procedures if there is an imbalance in activity.
Day to day management of haematology inpatients on the Barts siteEnsure a daily review of all patients and their results (including results endorsement) in conjunction with SHOs and liaison with the Attending consultant as indicatedEnsure all chemotherapy is prescribed and administered in a correct and timely fashion liaise with unit pharmacist as necessary.Provide daily clinical review of CAR-T cell therapy and transplant patients and their blood results including ciclosporin/tacrolimus levels and ensure the relevant medications are taken as required.Write CAR-T / HSCT protocols for patients having cellular therapy procedures.
Ensure these are available for the Transplant meeting for discussion 1 week prior to admission (even if information still outstanding).Provide point of contact for Haematology referrals from other hospitals. This may include arranging ward admission if necessary.
To discuss them with Attending consultantCommunicate closely with Attending consultant, non-attending consultants, ward sisters, CNSs and Day Unit staffPerforming practical procedures as necessary and arrange staging investigation/MDM discussionDischarge summaries, coding and communication with GPs/referring consultants.Ensure all new patients are presented at the next available MDM and follow up action points.Handover each evening to the on-call SpR and to other ward SpR as necessary to ensure smooth continuity of patient careAttend Outpatient clinic as required and follow up tasks as necessary.
Cancel clinic if absent giving at least 6 weeks notice. Ensure timely production of letters within current Trust targets.To strive to ensure that the Cancer Waiting Time targets are met (2 week, 31 day, 62 day).Work with Research nurses as required on relevant commercial and NCRN trials. Ensure GCP training up to date and SAEs are reported in a timely manner.
Attend QM meetings, complete JACIE documentation and contribute to Educational sessions as required.Teach the medical students attached to the departmentTo cover the duties of colleagues who are unexpectedly absent
Person Specification
Qualifications · Essential
MBBS or equivalent Full MRCP(UK) Evidence of achievement of Foundation (FY1/2) competencies or equivalent Evidence of achievement of Foundation (FY1/2) competencies or equivalent
Desirable
Intercalated BSc or equivalent Higher degree MSc, PhD, MD
Experience · Essential
Full GMC registration at time of appointment Evidence that present achievement and performance is commensurate with totality of training Evidence of experience in a range of acute medical specialties, with experience of managing patients on unselected medical take, during core training or equivalent
Desirable
Experience at CMT1/2-level of managing patients with haematological disease and managing haematological emergencies by the time of commencement of ST3 training
Knowledge · Essential
Demonstrates awareness of the basics of managing patients with haematological disease Competence at core-completion level in the management of medical emergencies, in-patients and outpatients
Desirable
Evidence of skills in the management of acute medical emergencies (e.g. ALERT, IMPACT certification) Evidence of skills in the management of patients not requiring hospital admission Evidence of ST3-level procedural skills relevant to medical patients (clinical independence in central venous cannulation, chest drain insertion, joint aspiration, DC cardioversion, abdominal paracentesis.)
Skills · Essential
Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively Capacity to operate under pressure Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication Able to work in multi-professional teams and supervise junior medical staff Ability to show leadership, make decisions, organise and motivate other team members; for the benefit of patients through, for example, audit and quality improvement projects Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives Evidence of teaching experience and/or training in teaching.
Desirable
Demonstrates an understanding of research methodology Evidence of relevant academic publications Evidence of involvement in an audit project, a quality improvement project, formal research project or other activity which: focuses on patient safety and clinical improvement Demonstrates an interest in and commitment to the specialty beyond the mandatory curriculum Demonstrates an understanding of clinical governance Evidence of participation in teaching course
Other · Essential
Shows initiative/drive/enthusiasm (self-starter, motivated, shows curiosity, initiative) Demonstrable interest in, and understanding of, the specialty Commitment to personal and professional development Meets professional health requirements in line with GMC standards/GMP Professional integrity Learning and professional development
Desirable
Extracurricular activities/achievements relevant to the specialty Evidence of participation at meetings and activities relevant to the specialty
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).
