Haematology Consultant jobs in England

Clinical Research Fellow – Oncology
1.0 WTE
Fixed term – 12 months (depending on start date) until September 2027

We are delighted to offer a 12-month fixed-term Clinical Research Fellow opportunity within Oncology at the Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre (BHOC).

This unique post provides an approximately 50:50 split between clinical practice and research/quality improvement activity, offering the successful candidate the opportunity to develop both their clinical and academic interests within a supportive and innovative oncology team. The post is available on a full-time or part-time basis (minimum 0.8 WTE). The tumour site and project focus will be agreed with the successful applicant and aligned to current research, service development and quality improvement priorities across the department. There is also flexibility to tailor the role to individual interests for the right candidate.

BHOC is a leading regional cancer centre with a strong track record in clinical research, service innovation and multidisciplinary working, making it an excellent environment in which to develop your skills and experience.

For full details of the role, please refer to the attached job description.

Timetable will be approximately 50:50 Clinical: Project work

Clinical
The post holder will work within one or more oncology tumour site teams, contributing to the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care. Clinical duties will comprise approximately 50% of the role and will primarily involve reviewing patients in outpatient clinics, including those receiving treatment and those in follow-up. The post holder will assess and manage patients under appropriate consultant supervision, including those undergoing systemic anti-cancer treatment and radiotherapy, and will contribute to the coordination of patient care across established clinical pathways.

The post holder will participate in new patient clinics where required, undertaking clinical assessments pathways and contributing to treatment planning. They will attend and actively contribute to multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings and other tumour site-specific meetings, supporting collaborative decision-making and ensuring safe, effective care planning. Depending on the tumour site(s), the role may also include day unit activity, including review of patients requiring urgent or unplanned assessment, as well as involvement in the care of inpatients under the relevant oncology teams.

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 in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specifications for further details of this position.