Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Stem Cell Transplant

Leeds Teaching Hospitals; Leeds; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A major teaching hospital in Leeds is seeking a Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Stem Cell Transplant. The role involves ward rounds, patient care, and participation in clinics. Ideal candidates will have experience in pediatric oncology and a relevant medical qualification. This position offers a valuable opportunity to contribute to patient care in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in paediatric oncology and haematology at HST level is required.
• Four years experience after full GMC registration or equivalent.
• Evidence of working at a higher specialist training level in paediatric oncology and haematology.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ward rounds on the stem cell transplant unit.
• See patients on the day unit with acute needs.
• Participate in clinics for stem cell transplant patients.

Skills

Clinical knowledge and judgment

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

MRCP/MRCPCH or equivalent

Job description

Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Stem Cell Transplant

Thisis an exciting opportunity to build on existing experience in paediatric stemcell transplant and leukaemia. We areseeking an enthusiastic individual with appropriate training to join ourdedicated team. This is new post based at the Leeds Childrens Hospital atthe Leeds General Infirmary in the heart of the city. Specialty Doctors arean integral part of our Paediatric Haematology and Oncology Department. Some of our Specialty Doctors have beenwith us for over ten years, while others have used the experience gainedthrough working in the post as a stepping stone to a consultant post. Theemphasis of the role is the in-patient and out-patient care of patientspaediatric haematology patients, especially those undergoing stem celltransplantation for leukaemia and haemoglobinopathy.

Main duties of the job

DUTIESOF THE POST

• Do ward rounds on the stem celltransplant unit and of other paediatric haematology patients as needed
• See patients attending acutely tothe day unit
• Participate in clinics for stemcell transplant patients, leukaemia patients and for those with non malignantconditions in the childrens haematology and oncology day unit
• Support the stem cell transplantteam with administrative tasks
• Share responsibility for the general anaesthetic lists carrying out haematological procedures (typically lumbar punctures and bone marrow examinations)
• Participate in a weekend daytimeservice to the paediatric oncology department. This will be one weekend in 4-5 andinvolves review of all the inpatients and acute presentations to the wardsfrom 0830-2100 on Saturdays and Sundays.

About us

LeedsTeaching Hospitals is one the largest teaching hospital trusts in Europe, withaccess to leading clinical expertise and medical technology. We care for people from all over the countryas well as the 780,000 residents of Leeds itself. The Trust has a budget of £1 billion. Our 15,000 staff ensure that every year wesee and treat 1,500,000 people in our 2,000 beds or out-patient settings,comprising 100,000 day cases, 125,000 in-patients, 200,000 A&E visits and1,050,000 out-patient appointments. Weoperate from 7 hospitals on 5 sites all linked by the same vision, philosophyand culture to be the best for specialist and integrated care.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our processof redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. Assuch, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the rightto close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you doexperience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, pleasebear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact ifyou have any questions.

Job responsibilities

LEVELSOF RESPONSIBILITY

Thepost holder will work at the level of a higher specialist trainee.

THELEEDS WAY VALUES

TheLeeds Way values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so wesee this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developedby our staff and set out what we see as important to how we work. As described above, our five values are tobe:

Accountable

Empowered

Allour actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values

Additionally,the following are core values which relate specifically to this post:

Education we strive forexcellence and are committed to educating ourselves and our whole team,keeping up to date and being involved in research

Compassion listening to our youngpeople and families to understand their perspectives, and listening to oneanother

Honesty for example, mistakes areused as a continual learning experience and an opportunity to improvepractice.

LeedsTeaching Hospitals NHS Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association ofAcute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from acrossWest Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possiblecare for our patients.

Bybringing together the wide range of skills and expertise across WestYorkshire and Harrogate we are working differently, innovating and drivingforward change to deliver the highest quality care. By working for Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHSTrust this is your opportunity to be a part of that change.

WYAATis the acute sector arm of the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and CarePartnership, one of the largest integrated care systems in the country. ThePartnerships ambition is for everyone to have the best possible health andwellbeing, and the work of WYAAT, and each individual trust, supports thatambition.

CONDITIONSOF SERVICE

Thispost is covered by the Hospital Medical and Dental Staff (England and Wales)Terms and Conditions of Service. These documents are available on the MedicalStaffing Intranet site.

Thepost holder is required to be fully registered with the General MedicalCouncil (GMC) and hold a licence to practice.

Standardsof Conduct and Behaviour

Youare required to work to the standards set out by the General Medical Councilin Good Medical Practice. Thisincludes protecting patients when you believe that a doctors or othercolleagues conduct, performance or health is a threat to them. If, after establishing the facts, it isnecessary, you must follow the Trusts procedures in this matter and informyour Clinical Director or Medical Director in the first instance.

TheTrust has a set of expected behaviours for all employees and additionalbehaviours and skills that are expected of managers and supervisors.

LeaveArrangements

Allleave should be applied for in accordance with the Trusts Leave Policy,normally giving six weeks notice of any leave, other than in exceptionalcircumstances.

Training

Thejobholder must take responsibility in agreement with his/her line manager forhis/her own personal development by ensuring that Continuous ProfessionalDevelopment remains a priority. Thejobholder will undertake all mandatory training required for the role.

Health& Safety

Allstaff are responsible for working with their colleagues to maintain andimprove the quality of services provided to our patients and other serviceusers. This includes always complyingwith the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Policies, including the Healthand Safety policies, in particular by following agreed safe workingprocedures, and reporting incidents using the Trust Incident Reportingsystem.

Equality& Diversity

Thejobholder must comply with all policies and procedures designed to ensureequality of employment and that services are delivered in ways that meet theindividual needs of patients and their families. No person whether they are staff, patientor visitor should receive less favourable treatment because of their gender,ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion etc.

TheTrust's Equality and Diversity Policy ensures that barriers to employment fordisadvantaged groups are identified and removed, and that no person istreated less favourably on the grounds of their race, ethnic group, religion,impairment, age, gender, sexual orientation or mental health status.Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants and post holderswhere required.

TheLeeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust recognises the serious hazards to healthcaused by smoking and has adopted a strict no smoking policy. Under the terms of our No Smoking Policy,staff, visitors and patients will not be permitted to smoke at any time or inany part of Trust property, whether inside or outside the hospitalbuildings.

Rehabilitationof Offenders Act & DBS Disclosure

Thisposition involves access to patients during the normal course of duties andis therefore subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ExceptionsOrder) 1975. As such you must revealany information which you may have concerning convictions which wouldotherwise be considered as spent.

Anoffer of appointment to this post would be subject to the express conditionthat the Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust receives a satisfactory Disclosureand Barring Service (DBS, formerly CRB) Disclosure which will check theexistence and the content of any criminal record received.

TheTrust has the right to withdraw an offer or employment if not satisfied of acandidate's suitability for this position by reason of criminal record orantecedents, especially in cases where no declaration of criminal proceedingshas been made on a candidates application form or DBS Form. The Trust reserves the right to determinethis issue at its sole discretion. Ifyou are appointed to this post you will be asked to complete a 'DBSDisclosure Application Form' which will be submitted to the DBS.

LeedsTeaching Hospitals NHS Trust has a Policy Statement on the Recruitment ofEx-offenders which is available on request.

InfectionControl

Thejobholder must comply at all times with the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHSTrust Infection Control policies, in particular by practicing UniversalInfection Control Precautions. Hand hygiene must be performed before andafter contact with patients and their environment.

Patientand Public Involvement

TheTrust has a statutory duty to involve patients and public in evaluating andplanning services. All staff have aresponsibility to listen to the views of patients and to contribute toservice improvements based on patient feedback.

Respectfor Patient Confidentiality

Thejobholder should respect patient confidentiality at all times and not divulgepatient information unless sanctioned by the requirements of the role.

Person Specification

Clinical Experience and Career Progression

• Experience in paediatric oncology and haematology at HST level is required.
• Four years experience after full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice
• Evidence of working at a higher specialist training level and competencies in paediatric oncology and haematology

Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills

• Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems

Qualifications

• MRCP/MRCPCH or equivalent

Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills

• Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent
• Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs.
• All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues

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.

Consultant in Paediatric Stem Cell Transplant