Job Summary

Job Title: CAR T Fellow
Start Date: August 2026
Contract Type: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Purpose: Training Contract

Main Duties of the Job

The post supports 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). 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.

About Us

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, rated 'Good' by the CQC. We support flexible working and offer a generous pension scheme. Southampton is an attractive place to live with excellent schools and lower living costs than London.

Job Responsibilities

• Review of patients referred for CAR-T cell therapy in outpatient or inpatient setting.
• Liaison with referring teams, CAR-T consultants, and coordination team for apheresis, bridging, infusion, discharge, and follow-up.
• Management of patients undergoing CAR-T cell therapy in collaboration with subspecialty teams.
• Referral to other specialty teams (e.g., intensive care, neurology, cardiology) as required.
• Discussion of cases at lymphoma and leukaemia/myeloma MDTs and CAR-T MDT.
• Active involvement in development and expansion of the CAR-T service within WBMT&CT.
• Recruitment and management of patients within CAR-T clinical trials.
• Participation in clinical governance, audit, education, and research activities.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Training & Experience (Essential)

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• GMC registration with a licence to practise
• MRCP Part 1 or higher specialty membership exam (or equivalent)
• MRCP Part 2 or higher specialty membership exam (or equivalent)
• Appropriate knowledge base and clinical judgement
• Internal Medicine experience for at least 12 months OR Clinical Haematology experience for at least 6 months
• Experience of out of hours and emergency care

Desirable

• MRCP PACES
• Higher degree
• Experience of working as a doctor in the NHS
• Internal medicine for at least 24 months
• Clinical haematology experience for at least 12 months
• Quality improvement or education project completion
• Publications related to haematology
• Experience of stem cell transplantation and cellular therapies

Additional Information

Appointment under local contractual terms. Applicants requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship should ensure they meet Home Office criteria. The closing date is 19 May 2026. Proposed interview date: 4th June 2026.

Employer Details

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Address: Southampton General Hospital, Southampton, SO16 6YD
Website: https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx