STHaematology doctor

ST3+ Haematology Doctor

The closing date is 17 March 2026

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic ST3+ Haematology Doctor to join our dynamic and forward-thinking Haematology Department for a fixed term 12-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a doctor with prior Core Medical Training (or equivalent) who is looking to further develop their skills within a busy but supportive NHS environment.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality care across malignant and non-malignant haematology
, laboratory haematology, and inpatient and outpatient services.

LED ST3+ in Haematology based at Kettering General Hospital. You will gain lots of haematology experience in a busy but friendly department working alongside 5 Haematology Consultants, 2 Specialist Registrars and 3 FY1 doctors. This post is not recognised for training however will provide excellent clinical and laboratory haematology experience with some opportunities for education and training. The post would be suitable for a doctor wanting a broad experience in haematology prior to specialist training.

You will need to be eligible to work in the UK and hold full GMC registration and a license to practise. MRCP Clinical work includes outpatients, inpatient care including chemotherapy. There will also be opportunity to gain experience in laboratory haematology and bone marrow biopsies. with full GMC registration and experience in cancer treatment and required to have knowledge of management of haematology and oncological emergencies.

The precise duties will vary according to the previous experience of the appointee. Candidates will be expected to cover the emergency assessment bay, wards, and chemotherapy suites. Educational opportunities, equivalent to those afforded to doctors participating in recognised training schemes will be provided. We are keen to encourage applications from candidates who have already chosen to train in Haematology and are wishing to further develop their skills.

Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close adverts once we have received sufficient applications

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is on an exciting journey with all of our divisions committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN). As part of this collaborative approach, there may be a requirement for you to work across both the Kettering and Northampton hospital sites, depending on the needs of the service.

Our Excellence Values

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Integrity
• Courage

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across UHN and help to unleash everyone's full potential.

UHN encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.

We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.

We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for UHN.

The main duties, roles and responsibilities of the post include:
Clinical The post-holders duties will be primarily at Kettering General Hospital (KGH), but it is a condition of all appointments that post-holders will be willing to work at Northampton General Hospital. The post holder will perform the duties of a JCF (CT1/2) to the Haematology team which is based at the KGH. The team treats patients with a variety of haematological conditions.

The post contains opportunities to participate in research, learn about intensive chemotherapy, immunotherapy and targeted therapies for the treatment of cancer. Candidates will be expected to cover…