Clinical Fellow in BMT and IEC

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW); Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious opportunity for a Clinical Fellowship in Bone Marrow Transplantation and Immune Effector Cell Therapy at University Hospitals Bristol. In this role, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of stem cell transplantation and contribute to groundbreaking CAR T cell therapy. The fellowship offers exposure to a leading unit in Europe, emphasizing both hands-on training and academic research within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Registration with GMC required.
• Minimum 2 years of Haematology experience at ST3 level or above.
• Experience in general adult medicine (minimum 2 years) required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical cover for adult patients undergoing stem cell transplantation.
• Medical review of patients and coordination of BMT processes.
• Participate in research projects and contribute to publications.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to cope with stress

Computer skills

Education

MBBS or equivalent

MRCP or equivalent

FRCPath or equivalent

Job description

Job summary

Clinical Fellowship in Bone Marrow Transplantation & Immune Effector Cell Therapy

Applications are invited for this world-class training opportunity in all aspects of clinical haematopoietic stem cell transplantation and CAR T cell therapy. The University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, and a major teaching and research centre for the South West. The BMT Unit performs every type of allograft and is consistently the top recruiter to national transplant studies. University Hospitals Bristol is one of twenty adult UK centres commissioned to deliver CAR T cells. We have given CAR T cells to patients with ALL, DLBCL, MCL and MM. We also deliver TIL cells for various solid tumours.

We are looking for an enthusiastic doctor, with experience in Haematology, to join an expanding BMT and IEC service. This post will be based at Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre (BHOC) and will suit individuals with experience in Haematology who are looking to expand their knowledge of transplantation and cellular therapy. The BMT unit is internationally recognised and is regarded as one of the best transplant and IEC units in Europe. Many of our past transplant fellows are now running their own transplant units. The instruction in BMT theory and techniques our fellows receive is second to none.

Main duties of the job

The post will provide clinical cover for the care of adult patients undergoing allogeneic and autologous stem cell transplantation and CAR T cell therapy.

Duties will primarily cover the medical review of patients undergoing autologous and allogeneic stem cell transplantation and CAR T cell therapy. The applicant will also provide medical input regarding donor selection, apheresis procedures and BMT medical co-ordination. Participation in research projects and writing papers is actively encouraged.

About us

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specifications for further details of this position.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specifications for further details of this position.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Registration With GMC
• MBBS or equivalent

Desirable

• MRCP or equivalent
• FRCPath or equivalent

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• General adult medicine (minimum 2 years)
• Minimum of 2 years Haematology experience at equivalent to ST3 level or above

Desirable

• Experience working Bone marrow stem cell transplantation
• Experience in chemotherapy prescribing
• Experience of working within the NHS

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Computer skills. Able to cope with Microsoft Office, email, internet, PACS
• Able to work in stressful situations, to undertake and to delegate responsibility
• Ability to cope with stress
• Good communication skills
• Able to work in a multi-disciplinary team
• Knowledge of principles of Audit and willingness to participate in projects

Aptitudes

Essential

• Supportive
• Respectful
• Innovative
• Collaborative

Person Specification
Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Registration With GMC
• MBBS or equivalent

Desirable

• MRCP or equivalent
• FRCPath or equivalent

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• General adult medicine (minimum 2 years)
• Minimum of 2 years Haematology experience at equivalent to ST3 level or above

Desirable

• Experience working Bone marrow stem cell transplantation
• Experience in chemotherapy prescribing
• Experience of working within the NHS

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Computer skills. Able to cope with Microsoft Office, email, internet, PACS
• Able to work in stressful situations, to undertake and to delegate responsibility
• Ability to cope with stress
• Good communication skills
• Able to work in a multi-disciplinary team
• Knowledge of principles of Audit and willingness to participate in projects

Aptitudes

Essential

• Supportive
• Respectful
• Innovative
• Collaborative

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 .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
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 .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address

Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre

Bristol

BS2 8ED

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