Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Department of Clinical Haematology at Manchester Royal Infirmary as a Senior Locally Employed Doctor.

This post offers an excellent opportunity for doctors who have completed IMT-level training and wish to gain broad experience in clinical haematology before applying for specialty training. It is equally suited to doctors seeking a longer-term middle-grade role or considering a future CESR pathway.

Working within one of the UK's leading tertiary haematology centres, you will gain exposure to malignant and non-malignant haematology, stem cell transplantation, cellular therapies, haemostasis and thrombosis, haemoglobinopathies, lymphoma, myeloma and general haematology. You will work alongside a highly experienced multidisciplinary team and benefit from excellent training, teaching and research opportunities.

Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will provide high-quality care to haematology patients across inpatient and outpatient settings.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing patients within inpatient wards, day units and outpatient clinics.
• Participating in specialist haematology services including transplantation, myeloma, lymphoma, haemostasis and thrombosis, haemoglobinopathy and general haematology.
• Contributing to multidisciplinary team meetings and departmental educational activities.
• Developing procedural and diagnostic skills, including opportunities to participate in bone marrow harvest procedures and laboratory-based learning.
• Supporting clinical audit, quality improvement and governance activities.
• Teaching and supporting undergraduate medical students and junior doctors.
• Participating in the middle-grade on-call rota, including evenings, nights and weekends.

The post offers broad clinical exposure and excellent opportunities for professional development within a supportive and forward-thinking department.

About us
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is a leading centre of clinical excellence, renowned for pioneering patient care, advanced medical research, and a collaborative multi-speciality environment. We are the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe - a great place to progress your career.

With over 30,000 employees, a turnover exceeding £3 billion, and 10 hospital and community services, join our team to help us deliver outstanding healthcare to our diverse communities.We offer an engaging and supportive environment, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technology. Research and Innovation are at the heart of our work, offering opportunities to lead research that shapes the future of medicine, working alongside experts, advancing clinical practice, and improving patient outcomes.

At MFT, we foster a culture where every colleague is valued and empowered to thrive. Your expertise is recognised, your ambitions are supported, and your impact is felt at every level. Whether you want to develop your clinical skills, pursue research interests, or seek leadership opportunities, MFT provides the ideal environment to achieve your medical or professional aspirations.If you are dedicated to driving clinical innovation and delivering compassionate patient care, join us to shape tomorrow's healthcare; where clinical excellence, innovation, and your career will thrive.

Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.

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Closing vacancy listings early
We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential

• Medical Degree
• Minimum of 2 years' full time (or equivalent part time) hospital service in the ST1-2 grade or higher
• Experience in General Haematology

Desirable

• Experience in Malignant Haematology
• Experience in Non-malignant Haematology
• MRCP

Audit
Essential

• Participation in Clinical Audit

Desirable

• Teaching Medical Students
• Teaching Junior Medical Staff

Other Requirements
Essential

• Full registration (or eligible for full registration) with the General Medical Council

Interpersonal Skills
Essential

• Organisation Skills
• Communication Skills

Desirable

• Leadership Skills

Academic Achievements
Desirable

• Publications in medical journals
• Research experience relating to general haematology

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).

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