Senior Clinical Fellow in Myeloma

University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 74,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust in Bristol is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow in Myeloma for a full-time role at the Bristol Haematology Unit. You will manage myeloma patients in various settings, participate in clinical trials, and work within a supportive multidisciplinary team. The trust values diversity and is committed to staff wellbeing and career development. This position offers a competitive salary with opportunities for growth in a challenging yet rewarding environment.

Benefits

Support for work-life balance

Professional development opportunities

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• Registration with GMC required.
• Minimum 2 years experience in general adult medicine.
• Experience in haematology is essential.

Responsibilities

• Attend weekly myeloma clinic and contribute to patient care.
• Provide clinical cover for patients in outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Participate in research and manage patients in clinical trials.

Skills

Computer skills

Ability to cope with stress

Ability to maintain good relationships with patients

Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team

Education

MBBS or equivalent

MRCP or equivalent

FRCPath Part 1 or equivalent

FRCPath Part 2 or equivalent

Job description

NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow

Main area Haematology Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow Contract 12 months (Fixed term) Hours Full time - 40 hours per week Job ref 387-SPS3020-KC

Site Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre Town Bristol Salary £73,992 pa pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 27/01/2026 23:59

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Job overview

Senior Clinical Fellow – Myeloma (ST 6-8)

The University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust is looking to appoint a full time post of Clinical Fellow in Myeloma at The Bristol Haematology Unit for 12 months. The University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, rated ‘good’ by the CQC and is a major teaching and research centre for the South West. Applications are invited for this excellent training opportunity in all aspects of the management of patients with myeloma.

We are looking for an enthusiastic doctor, with experience in haematology to join an expanding service. This post will be based at Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre and will provide clinical cover for the care of myeloma patients in out‑patient, day unit and in‑patient settings. Duties will primarily cover all aspects of the care of patients with myeloma, AL amyloidosis and other plasma cell disorders including diagnosis, primary therapy and relapse therapy.
This post will be suitable for applicants who have previous experience in Haematology . The post holder will be expected to play an active role in research and contribute to the management of patients in clinical trials.

Bristol has an exciting and diverse culture with excellent schools. There is quick access to the South West of England, Wales and London.

Main duties of the job

The appointee will attend the weekly myeloma clinic and will contribute to the diagnostic and therapeutic pathway of new myeloma and amyloid patients and the discussion at MDT’s. The post holder will also be responsible for the day unit review of patients with myeloma who are undergoing treatment or attending for emergency review. They will deliver a weekly pre‑assessment Clinic in addition to the major myeloma clinic on Tuesday am and do ad hoc supervision and prescribing of chemotherapy for these patients, a weekly pre‑assessment Clinic in addition to the major myeloma clinic on Tuesday am and do ad hoc supervision and prescribing of chemotherapy for these patients. The Bristol Haematology Unit manages patients with myeloma and amyloid at all stages of their treatment pathway including induction and relapse therapy and stem cell transplantation.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward‑ thinking multi‑award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world‑leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities: Please see attached job description for a more detailed overview of the main responsibilities for this post.

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

• Registration With GMC
• MBBS or equivalent
• MRCP or equivalent
• FRCPath Part 1 or equivalent
• FRCPath Part 2 or equivalent

Knowledge and Experience

• Haematology
• General adult medicine (minimum 2 years)

Skills and Abilities

• Computer skills. Able to cope with Microsoft Office, email, internet, PACS
• Able to work in stressful situations, to undertake and to delegate responsibility
• Ability to cope with stress
• Able to work in a multi-disciplinary team
• Knowledge of principles of Audit and willingness to participate in projects

Additional and Aptitudes

• Ability to maintain good relationships and communication with patients
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with colleagues
• Demonstrates professional behaviour and probity
• Trust Values
• Evidence of involvement in quality improvement and clinical audit

We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.

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Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification. Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.

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