Senior Clinical Fellow in Lymphoma

Overview

Senior Clinical Fellow – Lymphoma ST 6-8

This post provides an exciting opportunity to gain extensive experience in the management of patients with malignant lymphoma. The post holder will provide clinical cover for patients with malignant lymphoma in both the in-patient and out-patient settings and be trained in all aspects of the management of lymphoma. The post is based in the Haematology Unit within BHOC, which comprises a 25-bed in-patient unit, Chemo Day Unit & Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) areas.

There is also a large outpatient department within the Bristol Cancer Institute and a Teenage and Young Adult Unit within the same building.

The Bristol Haematology & Oncology Centre is a tertiary referral centre for allogeneic stem cell transplantation and CAR-T cell therapy, with a specialist interest in stem cell transplantation in lymphoma. The post holder is expected to play an active role in clinical research and to conduct their own audit & service improvement projects, with allocated time to do so.

The post holder will participate in out-of-hours cover, on a middle-grade rota covering Saturdays & Sundays between 9 and 16:00 (1 in 10), and on the registrar general haematology out-of-hours rota on an ad hoc basis.

The post is suitable for haematology trainees at the end of their training or as an Out of Program training experience. Please note that the post is a fixed post for 12 months.

The post holder will work within the lymphoma team, based in the Bristol Haematology & Oncology Centre (BHOC). Duties will primarily cover all aspects of the care of patients with malignant lymphoma including diagnosis, primary therapy and relapse therapy.

• Provide clinical care for patients with malignant lymphoma in both in-patient and outpatient settings.
• Be trained in all aspects of lymphoma management, including diagnosis, primary therapy and relapse therapy.
• Participate in out-of-hours cover on a middle-grade rota (Saturdays & Sundays 9:00–16:00, 1 in 10).
• Engage in clinical research and conduct own audit & service improvement projects with allocated time.
• Collaborate with the lymphoma team within BHOC and contribute to multidisciplinary activities.

• Day-to-day clinical responsibilities are integrated with training for registrars and fellows, including informal clinical teaching as appropriate.
• Undertake audit and contribute to the Departmental academic programme.
• Formal teaching programme includes one departmental academic meeting (including M&M and audit) and a registrar-led teaching session weekly.
• Participation in weekly clinical meetings: BMT planning, haematology MDT, haematology Grand Round, and hospital grand rounds.

Opportunities exist for clinical research with monthly clinical trial review meetings, clinical research team meetings and research governance meetings. Haematology laboratory experience is available within the department.

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, with a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people in South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as “Good” overall. We are a forward-thinking, multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care.

Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston; join us to enjoy the best of both worlds.

UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer, we aim to recruit and retain a workforce representing the local population at all levels and are committed to designing services around the needs of individual patients.

Anonymous information may be used from your application to ensure we meet our pledge.

For further details / informal visits contact:
Dr Amanda Clark, Clinical Lead for Haematology. Email: