Senior Clinical Fellow in Haematology (CAR-T) | University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Job Title

CAR T Fellow

Start Date

August 2026

Contract Type

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Purpose for Fixed Term

Training Contract

This post is appointed on a fixed-term basis for the primary purpose of providing structured training and supervised clinical development. While the postholder will contribute to service delivery, the overarching purpose of the post is to provide defined educational opportunities, supervised clinical practice, and experience aligned to the relevant specialty training curriculum

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

The post has been developed to support the CAR-T cell programme, working closely with the Southampton Lymphoma Service and the Wessex Bone Marrow Transplantation and Cell Therapy Program (WBMT&CTP).

You will join the Department of Clinical Haematology and participate in the management of patients with haematological disorders undergoing CAR-T cell therapy (including ALL, Lymphoma and other indications as they arise). You will work within consultant-led subspecialty teams, alongside specialty registrars. There may be the option to contribute to the haematology on-call rota depending on experience and needs of the service.

Whilst the post is ideally suited to a haematology specialty trainee or equivalent, the post is open to individuals with at least MRCP Part 2, higher speciality qualification, or equivalent.

The posts can be tailored to fit your needs, including if you’re post-CCT or have undertaken haematology training oversees or wish to obtain specific subspecialty experience. You will be exposed to cell-therapy clinical trial activity, and research opportunities will be available.

This post is appointed on a fixed-term basis for the primary purpose of providing structured training and supervised clinical development. While the postholder will contribute to service delivery, the overarching purpose of the post is to provide defined educational opportunities, supervised clinical practice, and experience aligned to the relevant specialty training curriculum.

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

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The principal duties of the posts will include

• Review of patients referred for CAR-T cell therapy, in an outpatient or inpatient setting.
• Liaison with referring teams, CAR-T consultants, and CAR-T coordination team in planning for apheresis, bridging, infusion, discharge, and post-CAR-T follow-up.
• Management of patients undergoing CAR-T cell therapy in the inpatient and ambulatory setting, in collaboration with the subspecialty teams and supervising CAR-T consultants.
• Referral to other specialty teams (e.g. intensive care, neurology, cardiology) as required to provide optimal care of patients undergoing CAR-T cell therapy.
• Discussion of cases as appropriate at the Southampton lymphoma and leukaemia/myeloma MDTs, and the CAR-T MDT.
• Active involvement with the development and expansion of the CAR-T service within the WBMT&CT, in collaboration with the subspecialty CAR-T leads.
• Active involvement in the recruitment and management of patients within CAR-T clinical trials
• Collaboration with other colleagues in the region through MDT and network-wide working
• Development of regional CAR-T referral pathways in collaboration with CAR-T lead consultants
• Participation in clinical governance activities including morbidity and mortality meetings and other committees as appropriate both within and external to the department.
• Contribution to the audit activities of the WBMT&CT Programme and wider haematology department, including specialty regional and national audit programmes. Where possible, to participate in the collection and analysis of local data with a view to preparing and submitting papers for publication, and to contribute to the ongoing collection of ‘real-world’ UK CAR-T data through the National CAR-T Clinical Panel (NCCP).
• Undertaking of procedures relevant to haematology, including bone marrow biopsy, intrathecal chemotherapy, and tunnelled central catheter removal. Where necessary, appropriate training and supervision will be provided.
• Engagement with the education programme, including attendance at regular educational meetings. Pre-CCT post-holders will be expected to maintain an educational portfolio mirroring their equivalent stage of training. Post-CCT fellows will be required to engage with the trust’s existing appraisal system.
• Cross-cover to other specialty teams within haematology during both planned and unplanned absence.

For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for. It outlines the essential criteria for the role and is designed to support you in preparing your application by helping you evaluate how your skills, experience, and professional background align with the requirements of the role.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed fellow doctors and dentists. Applicants requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.

Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave.

Grades for Trust appointed fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular. Basic salary plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay)

Salary will be assessed based on experience and skills. Eligibility criteria for appointment to a Nodal Point 5;

• Have a minimum of 6 years of Specialty training
• Hold relevant higher specialty exam (e.g FRCP, FRCA, FRCS)
• A portfolio of evidence that demonstrates they meet the criteria for progression (in line with the Curriculum for the speciality similar to deanery trainee)

Proposed interview date

4th June 2026

This vacancy closes on or before 19th May 2026

This advert closes on Tuesday 19 May 2026