Barts Health NHS Trust • London E1 1FR
About this role
The post would be suitable for junior doctors who wish to gain a period of focussed experience and training in both Haemato-Oncology and non-malignant Haematology.
Duties within the
Department of Haemato-oncology
Daily review of in-patients usually with the SpR and/or Consultant
Ward duties including practical procedures and MDT meetings
Support for the FY1s
Review of new admissions
Outpatient experience where daytime duties allow
Experience of relevant sub-specialty procedures
Review of patients attending the day unit
The post is part of a full shift rota with 14 doctors participating in night cover (as part of the Hospital at Night Team). The working pattern is copied below for reference.
Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Daily ward rounds
Reviewing inpatients, assisting the consultant and SpR with managing acutely unwell patients
Prescribing
Discharge summaries
Reviewing patients on day unit
Answering bleeps
Ordering and reviewing bloods and radiology requests for inpatients
Phlebotomy
Updating inpatient handover list
Attend MDTs
Attending medical handovers
Assisting in bone marrow procedures and training to complete independently
Attending outpatient clinics and completing clinic letters
Audit and Quality improvement
Exposure to examining blood films and bone marrows under supervision.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.
Barts Health supports the Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.
Please refer to the job description and person specification for the main responsibilities of this role.
This advert closes on Wednesday 27 May 2026