Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Junior Clinical Fellows to join the Haematology Department at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The Trust is one of the largest providers of healthcare in the region, with approximately 1,270 beds, serving a local resident population of around 390,000 and a regional population of approximately 1.5 million.

These full-time posts offer broad experience in inpatient, emergency and outpatient Haematology practice across Royal Preston Hospital and Chorley and South Ribble District General Hospital. The successful candidates will work as part of a supportive multi-professional team under consultant supervision and will contribute to Haematology activity.

The posts are primarily service-based and ward-facing, while also offering development opportunities in outpatient clinics, audit, teaching, governance and portfolio progression. It would suit a doctor with foundation competencies, or equivalent experience, who wishes to develop further clinical experience in haematology.

Main duties of the job
Inpatient work is undertaken on the Royal Preston Hospital site with elective day cases and outpatient services being undertaken at both the Chorley and South Ribble and Royal Preston Hospitals.

• Chemotherapy Day Unit: day-to-day care of haematology attending the chemotherapy day unit.
• Inpatient: support the safe day-to-day care of haematology inpatients, under appropriate senior supervision.
• Clerk, assess and review patients admitted under haematology, including completion of timely clinical documentation, investigation requests and discharge summaries.
• Participate in consultant-led and senior-led ward rounds, ensuring clear plans are documented and communicated to nursing, administrative and multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Assess and manage ward referrals and emergency haematology presentations within the limits of competence, seeking senior advice where required.
• Attend haematology outpatient clinics and support patient assessment, follow-up, documentation and onward management plans where appropriate.
• Contribute to the delivery of safe, effective, patient-centred care in line with Trust policies, clinical governance requirements and GMC professional standards.

About us
The Trust has well-established links with the Universities of Manchester and Central Lancashire and offers a supportive environment for Doctors wishing to develop their clinical, surgical and professional skills.

These posts offer excellent training opportunities across benign and malignant haematology, laboratory haematology, thrombosis, and haemostasis. The successful candidate will gain experience in the diagnosis and management of a wide range of haematological disorders, including anaemias, thrombocytopenia, haemoglobinopathies, bleeding and thrombotic disorders, leukaemias, lymphomas, myeloma, and myeloproliferative neoplasms. There will be opportunities to participate in inpatient and outpatient care, multidisciplinary team meetings, and specialist clinics. The post holder will also gain experience in the interpretation of blood films, bone marrow aspirates and trephine biopsies, flow cytometry, coagulation testing, and specialised laboratory investigations. Working closely with consultant haematologists, clinical scientists, specialist nurses, and laboratory teams, the successful candidate will develop a comprehensive understanding of both the clinical and laboratory aspects of modern haematology practice.

Essential Qualifications

• MBChB / MBBS or equivalent
• Full GMC registration with licence to practise by start date
• Completion of FY1 competencies, or equivalent

Desirable Qualifications

• MRCP Part 1 or equivalent evidence of General Medicine.
• ALS provider status

Essential Experience and Skills

• At least 12 months recognised postgraduate clinical experience or equivalent.
• Experience of acute hospital practice and assessment of unwell patients.
• Ability to manage common ward-based problems under supervision.
• Knowledge of common ENT emergency presentations and ward procedures.
• Basic surgical dexterity and ability to work safely within competence
• Ability to participate in the required on-call rota and daily timetable.

Desirable Experience and Skills

• Previous junior level General Medicine experience.

Essential Communication and Team Working

• Clear and compassionate communication with patients, relatives and carers (with examples).
• Effective verbal and written communication with colleagues and the MDT (with examples).
• Effective team working and willingness to seek help appropriately.
• Good written English and accurate clinical documentation.

Desirable Communication and Team Working

• Experience working within a Medical MDT.
• Evidence of positive feedback from colleagues, supervisors or patients.

Essential Governance, Audit and Teaching

• Understanding of clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and patient safety.
• Commitment to CPD and reflective practice.
• Willingness to participate in departmental teaching, audit and governance.

Desirable Governance, Audit and Teaching

• Previous audit, QI, teaching, presentation or publication experience.

Essential Personal

• Professional, reliable and accountable.
• Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload.
• Positive, enthusiastic and flexible approach.
• Able to work under pressure while maintaining patient safety.
• Respectful and inclusive approach to patients and colleagues.

Desirable Personal

• Personal drive to progress in a medical subspeciality career.

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.

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

Employer details
Employer name: Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer's website: https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/

For questions about the job, contact:
Clinical Director and Consultant Haematologist, Dr Maged Gharib, Maged.gharib@lthtr.nhs.uk, 01772522610

Date posted: 02 November 2026
Closing date: 05 November 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 438-MS3274

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