Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Clinical fellow in Haematology and Oncology
The closing date is 20 November 2026

Job summary
Clinical Fellow (F2/ST1-2) - Haematology and Oncology
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust are pleased to offer a position for a Clinical Fellow in Haematology and Oncology at the Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre (BHOC).

The BHOC provides Oncology and Haematology services to the former Avon, Somerset and Wiltshire Cancer Network with a catchment population of approximately 2.2 million people. The BHOC houses D603, the inpatient oncology ward, D703, the inpatient haematology, BMT and IEC (immune effector cell therapy) unit and the regional teenage and young adult (TYA) inpatient unit, Area 61, as well as the Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) unit where we receive direct admissions of unwell haematology and oncology patients. The BHOC is also the home of the Radiotherapy department, chemotherapy day unit providing a full range of treatments, the University of Bristol Palliative Medicine group, BHOC Clinical Psychology, the TYA Day Unit and a large Clinical Trials Unit.

There is a 32 bedded Oncology ward incorporating 5 teenage and young adult (TYA) beds and two protected sealed/unsealed source rooms, an out-patient suite and a chemotherapy day unit and radiotherapy unit for oncology patients. The Haematology Unit consists of a 24 bedded ward and day units for patients with both malignant and non-malignant disorders. The Bristol Haemophilia Comprehensive Care Centre and Bone Marrow Transplant service are based on the unit.

Interview Date: W/C 23rd November 2026.

Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will join our ward teams, based in Oncology but will also have some time working in both areas and on our SDEC unit. The post holders will be required to contribute to the on call SHO rota in BHOC which is a mix of nights, long days, twilights and weekends at varying frequency throughout their time here at BHOC.

The successful applicant will assist in delivering the work of the Haematology and Oncology teams and will have the opportunity to contribute to continuing education, clinical governance and research within the Division, Directorate and Trust. The successful candidate will join existing teams who are enthusiastic and motivated.

About us
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. 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.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. 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.

Details
Date posted: 06 November 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £55,355 a year pa pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 387-SPS2275-KC
Job locations: Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre (BHOC), Horfield Road, Bristol, BS2 8ED, United Kingdom

Job description
Please see attached job description for a more detailed overview of the main responsibilities and person specification for this post

Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential

• MBBS or equivalent primary medical qualification

Desirable

• MRCP
• ALS
• Undertaken additional teaching courses or qualification

Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• GMC registration
• Completion of recognised Foundation Programme or equivalent
• Up to date fit and practise safely
• Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC Good Medical Practice)
• No unexplained career gaps
• Minimum 2 years NHS experience working as a doctor

Desirable

• Haematology or Oncology experience
• Experience of managing acutely unwell patients

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• Good spoken and written English that is adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues

Additional and Aptitudes
Essential

• Ability to maintain good relationships and communication with patients
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with colleagues
• Demonstrates professional behaviour and probity

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Employer's website: Apply via the company portal

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Senior Management PA and Rota Co-ordinator, Laura Withey, laura.withey1@nhs.net

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