Locally Employed Doctor - ST3+ Haematology

Esht; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Eastbourne is seeking a Locally Employed Doctor - ST3+ in Haematology for a 12-month full-time position. The role offers essential clinical and laboratory experience, working alongside experienced consultants and a collaborative team. Eligible candidates should hold full GMC registration, with preferences for MRCP and prior haematology experience. Competitive salary and supportive working conditions included.

Benefits

Access to NHS pension scheme

Psychological support 24/7

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• Eligible to work in the UK with full GMC registration.
• Prior experience in haematology is preferred.
• Attendance at relevant courses is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care for patients with haematological disorders.
• Manage urgent referrals and acute haematological emergencies.
• Support and mentor junior medical staff.

Skills

Patient care

On-call duties

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Interpretation of results

Teaching & training

Education

MRCP (UK) Parts 1 & 2 or equivalent

Full MRCP (UK) or equivalent

Job description

Locally Employed Doctor - ST3+ Haematology

NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Trainee (ST3-5)

Main area Haematology Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Trainee (ST3-5) Contract 12 months (Fixed term) Hours Full time - 40 hours per week Job ref 374-EB-AM-30-A

Site Eastbourne General Hospital Town Eastbourne Salary £65,048 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 02/01/2026 23:59

We provide safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to over half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.

We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £650 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000 dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes.

In 2020 the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. Conquest Hospital and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’.

Our two acute hospitals have emergency departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services. Our centre for trauma services and obstetrics is at Conquest Hospital, while our centre for urology and stroke services is at Eastbourne DGH. At Bexhill Hospital we offer a range of outpatient, day surgery, rehabilitation and intermediate care services. At Rye, Winchelsea and District Memorial Hospital we offer outpatients, rehabilitation and intermediate services. At Uckfield Community Hospital we provide day surgery and outpatient care.

In the community, we deliver services that focus on people with long term conditions living well outside hospital, through our integrated locality teams working with district and community nursing teams. Community members of staff also provide care to patients in their homes and from a number of clinics, health centres and GP surgeries.

Job overview

ESHT are pleased to offer an excellent opportunity to gain broad clinical and laboratory Haematology experience as a LAS 3+in a busy but friendly h aematology department.

You will gain lots of haematology experience working alongside 6 haematology consultants, one SAS doctor and 4 haematology clinical nurse specialists.

There is also a team of 3 resident doctors (FY2) covering Haematology inpatients. This post is not recognised for training however provides excellent clinical and laboratory Haematology experience and there are plentiful educational and training opportunities. It would be suitable for doctors wanting a broad experience in Haematology prior to speciality training.

Clinical work includes outpatients, inpatient care including intensive chemotherapy. There will also be opportunity to gain experience in laboratory haematology and bone marrow biopsies..

You will need to be eligible to work in the UK, hold full GMC registration and a license to practise. MRCP preferred and prior Haematology experience or interest preferable.

Main duties of the job

Clinical Responsibilities

• Patient Care: Provide direct care for patients with haematological disorders in both inpatient wards and outpatient clinics.
• On-Call Duties: Participate in the on-call rota, managing urgent referrals and acute haematological emergencies.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with consultants, junior doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and other allied health professionals to deliver holistic care.

Laboratory & Diagnostic Duties

Interpretation of Results: Assist in the interpretation of blood films, bone marrow aspirates, and other haematological investigations.

Laboratory Support: Provide clinical input to laboratory services, including transfusion medicine and coagulation studies.

Teaching & Training

Junior Doctor Supervision: Support and mentor junior medical staff, including CT2 and foundation doctors.

Medical Education: Contribute to the teaching of medical students, ward nursing teams, and clinical nurse specialists.

Audit, Research & Development

Clinical Audit: Participate in audits to improve service quality and patient outcomes.

Research: Engage in research activities, especially in rapidly evolving areas like malignant haematology .

Special Interests: Opportunity to develop expertise in subspecialties.

Working for our organisation

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at Conquest Hospital and Eastbourne District General Hospital, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available for a small administration fee.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This is a fixed term full time post for 12 months within the Haematology Department which prides itself on being innovative, dynamic and aims to deliver the highest standards of care to patients.

Person specification

Qualifcations

• MRCP (UK) Parts 1 & 2 or equivalent
• Attendance at relevant courses
• Full MRCP (UK) or equivalent

Experience

• Evidence of achievement of ST1/2 competencies
• Experience in haematology at SHO or equivalent
• Experience of haematology
• Experience as an SpR in haematology would be useful in maximising the opportunities of this post.

Patients come first at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.

Our vision is to be:

• The healthcare provider of first choice for the people of East Sussex.

Our mission is to:

• Deliver better health outcomes and an excellent experience for everyone we provide with healthcare services.

Our strategic objectives are to:

• Improve quality and clinical outcomes by ensuring that safe patient care is our highest priority.
• Play a leading role in local partnerships to meet the needs of our local population and improve and enhance patients’ experiences.
• Use our resources efficiently and effectively for the benefit of our patients and their care to ensure our services are clinically, operationally and financially sustainable.

Our aims are that all services delivered by the Trust are:

• Safe
• Effective
• Caring
• Responsive and
• Well led

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.