Job summary
Haematology Specialty Doctor

1.0 WTE

BFT is looking to appoint a full-time post of Haematology Specialty Doctor in the Bristol Haematology Unit based at the Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre (BHOC).

This is a permanent post, providing care for patients with haematological conditions, mainly haematology malignancies including patients who have undergone stem cell transplantation. BFT is on of the largest acute trusts in the country, rates 'outstanding' by the CQC in 2026 and 2019 and a major teaching and research centre to the South West. The job is based in the recently built Haematology unit, which comprises a 25 bedded in-patient unit, an apheresis unit, a Teenage and Young Adul Unit (TYA), Same Day Emergency Care unit (SDEC) and a Chemotherapy Day Unit, shared with Oncology.

We are looking for enthusiastic doctors, with experience in Haematology, to join an expanding service. The successful candidate will require flexibility and excellent communication skills as well as being reliable and well organised. You will need to be able to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Main duties of the job
The job is based in the recently built Haematology unit, which comprises a 25 bedded in-patient unit, an apheresis unit, a Teenage and Young Adul Unit (TYA), Same Day Emergency Care unit (SDEC) and a Chemotherapy Day Unit, shared with Oncology. In addition the successful applicant will take part in the haematology clinics and laboratory haematology reporting. They will have the opportunity to undertake clinical supervision of the junior doctors within the department. The post-holder will also have responsibilities to develop and contribute to continuing education, professional development, audit and research within the trust and university.

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: 17 September 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Specialty Doctor
Salary: £63,696 to £102,689 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 387-SPS2126-KC
Job locations: Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre, 22 Horfield Road, Bristol, BS2 8ED, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• 4 years or more full time post graduate experience (or its equivalent gained on a part time or flexible basis), at least 2 years of which has been in adult general medicine speciality which can be relevant to Haematology.
• General adult medicine (minimum 2 years)
• Experience working within Haematology
• Ability to perform lumber punctures
• Ability to perform bone marrow biopsies

Desirable

• Bone marrow stem cell transplantation

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• Good spoken and written English that is adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
• Computer skills. Able to use Microsoft office, email, internet and PACS
• Able to undertake and to delegate responsibility
• Ability to cope with stress
• Teaching: evidence of interest and experience in teaching where required in the job

Desirable

• Knowledge of principles of Audit and willingness to participate in projects

Qualifications and Training
Essential

• MBBS or equivalent primary medical qualification
• MRCP or equivalent
• Registration with GMC
• FRCPath or equivalent specialist Haematology qualification

Additional and Aptitudes
Essential

• Ability to maintain good relationships and communication with patients
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with colleagues & within teams
• Demonstrates professional behaviour and probity
• Trust values

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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.

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).