Clinical Fellow Higher (ST6+) in Haematology (Cellular Therapies/BMT)

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Job summary

A leading NHS Foundation Trust in Cambridge is seeking a Clinical Fellow Higher (ST6+) in Haematology. This role involves managing patients throughout the cellular immunotherapy pathway, contributing to clinical trials, and requires an MRCP/FRCPath qualification. With opportunities for ongoing professional growth in a busy and well-respected centre, applicants must have at least three years of postgraduate training. Join this esteemed institution where exceptional healthcare is delivered.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable skills in listening and communication about medical topics.
• Must have extensive postgraduate training in Haematology or similar.
• Being GCP trained is expected.

Responsibilities

• Manage patients from referral to recovery including cellular therapies.
• Undertake audit and analysis of outcomes for publication.
• Participate in clinical trials and research collaborations.

Skills

Listening

Reading

Writing

Speaking in English

Education

MRCP/FRCPath or equivalent qualification

Full registration and Licence to Practice with the GMC

Completed three years of full-time postgraduate training

Job description

Employer Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Addenbrooke's Hospital Town Cambridge Salary £73,992 (ST6+) per annum pro-rata Salary period Yearly Closing 26/01/2026 23:59

Clinical Fellow Higher (ST6+) in Haematology (Cellular Therapies/BMT)

Clinical Fellow Higher (ST6+)

Job overview

Applications are invited for the posts of Clinical Fellow (Higher ST6+) in Haematology (Cellular Therapies/Blood and Marrow Transplant) at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, part of Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH).

There are two posts available:
Post 1: 06 May 2026 until 04 May 2027
Post 2: 02 September 2026 until 31 August 2027

This is an exciting opportunity to join our established clinical team and participate in the running of our Cellular Immunotherapy (CAR-T cell), Stem Cell Transplantation and Haemato-Oncology Services.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for the management of patients through the whole pathway from referral to recovery, from the administration of cellular immunotherapies to stem cell transplants. Experience will be available in all aspects of cellular immunotherapy and BMT, in inpatient, outpatient and ambulatory care settings. There will be opportunities to undertake audit and analysis of outcomes and other data for publication.

In order to be considered applicants must meet the essential criteria of having MRCP/FRCPath or equivalent qualification and a full registration and Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at time of application.

You must have completed at least three years’ full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis), at least one of which will be in a specialty training programme in a Haematology, Oncology or Internal Medicine or the equivalent experience.

Please note that these posts do not carry Postgraduate Dean’s approval or training recognition.

Working for our organisation

The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC’s Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.

Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, 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) will also be subject to this requirement.

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This would be an ideal post for an ST6+ Haematologist to develop a specialist interest in all aspects of cellular immunotherapy and stem cell transplantation in a busy CAR-T and transplant centre.

The successful applicants will rotate between Cellular Therapies and Blood and Marrow Transplant and will provide cross-cover for absences.

Within the Trust there is an increasing focus on cellular therapies with several clinical trials as well as standard NHS comissioned therapies. The enlargement of the Cambridge Cellular Therapy Laboratory into new purpose-built facilities will allow the manufacture of novel CAR-T products on site in due course. There are strong academic links with the University of Cambridge research programmes in Haematological Malignancy and Cancer Immunology. It is expected that post holders are GCP trained, and take part in clinical trials work.

The Department of Haematology at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers the full range of clinical (levels 1-4) and laboratory Haematology. It acts as a Tertiary Referral Centre for complex cases and serves as routine service for local patients.

Strong links exist between the Clinical Service, the academic department and the Haemato-Oncology Diagnostic Service. The roles will also require collaboration with regional hospital colleagues.

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust includes Addenbrooke’s and the Rosie Hospitals. We are one of the largest and busiest hospitals in the country with an outstanding reputation that is down to the exceptional people that work here.

Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.

Person specification

Shortlistable

• Agreement that essential criteria met
• Completed at least three years’ full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least one of which will be in a specialty training programme in Haematology, Oncology or Internal Medicine or the equivalent experience
• Completed Specialty Registrar or equivalent training to ST6 level passing the associated competencies
• Completion of a Core Surgical/Medical/ Acute Care Training Programme or equivalent

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.