Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Stem Cell Transplant

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned healthcare institution in Leeds seeks a Specialty Doctor in paediatric haematology to provide in-patient and out-patient care for children undergoing stem cell transplant. Candidates should have experience in paediatric oncology and hold a relevant medical qualification. This exciting opportunity allows for growth within a dedicated team in a leading children's hospital.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Do ward rounds on the stem cell transplant unit.
• Participate in clinics for stem cell transplant patients.
• Support the stem cell transplant team with administrative tasks.

Skills

Clinical knowledge and judgement

Experience in paediatric oncology and haematology

Education

MRCP/MRCPCH or equivalent

Advanced Life Support Certificate

Job description

Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to build on existing experience in paediatric stem cell transplant and leukaemia. We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with appropriate training to join our dedicated team. This is new post based at the Leeds Children's Hospital at the Leeds General Infirmary in the heart of the city. Specialty Doctors are an integral part of our Paediatric Haematology and Oncology Department. Some of our Specialty Doctors have been with us for over ten years, while others have used the experience gained through working in the post as a stepping stone to a consultant post. The emphasis of the role is the in‑patient and out‑patient care of paediatric haematology patients, especially those undergoing stem cell transplantation for leukaemia and haemoglobinopathy.

Main duties of the job

• Do ward rounds on the stem cell transplant unit and of other paediatric haematology patients as needed.
• See patients attending acutely to the day unit.
• Participate in clinics for stem cell transplant patients, leukaemia patients and for those with non‑malignant conditions in the children’s haematology and oncology day unit.
• Support the stem cell transplant team 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 daytime service to the paediatric oncology department. One weekend in 4‑5 involves review of all the in‑patients and acute presentations to the wards from 0830‑2100 on Saturdays and Sundays.

About us

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is one of the largest teaching hospital trusts in Europe, with access to leading clinical expertise and medical technology. We care for people from all over the country as 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 we see 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 and 1,050,000 out‑patient appointments. We operate from 7 hospitals on 5 sites all linked by the same vision, philosophy and culture to be the best for specialist and integrated care.

Job description

Job responsibilities

LEVELS OF RESPONSIBILITY

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

The Leeds Way values

Patient‑centred
Fair
Collaborative
Accountable
Empowered

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

• Education – we strive for excellence and are committed to educating ourselves and our whole team, keeping up to date and being involved in research.
• Compassion – listening to our young people and families to understand their perspectives, and listening to one another.
• Honesty – for example, mistakes are used as a continual learning experience and an opportunity to improve practice.

Conditions of Service

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

The post holder is required to be fully registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) and hold a licence to practice.

Standards of Conduct and Behaviour. You are required to work to the standards set out by the General Medical Council in Good Medical Practice. This includes protecting patients when you believe that a doctor or other colleague’s conduct, performance or health is a threat to them. If, after establishing the facts, it is necessary, you must follow the Trust’s procedures in this matter and inform your Clinical Director or Medical Director in the first instance.

The Trust has a set of expected behaviours for all employees and additional behaviours and skills that are expected of managers and supervisors.

Leave Arrangements. All leave should be applied for in accordance with the Trust’s Leave Policy, normally giving six weeks notice of any leave, other than in exceptional circumstances.

Training. The jobholder must take responsibility in agreement with his/her line manager for his/her own personal development by ensuring that Continuous Professional Development remains a priority. The jobholder will undertake all mandatory training required for the role.

Health & Safety. All staff are responsible for working with their colleagues to maintain and improve the quality of services provided to our patients and other service users. This includes always complying with the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Policies, including the Health and Safety policies, in particular by following agreed safe working procedures, and reporting incidents using the Trust Incident Reporting system.

Equality & Diversity. The jobholder must comply with all policies and procedures designed to ensure equality of employment and that services are delivered in ways that meet the individual needs of patients and their families. No person, whether they are staff, patient or visitor, should receive less favourable treatment because of their gender, ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, etc. The Trust’s Equality and Diversity Policy ensures that barriers to employment for disadvantaged groups are identified and removed, and that no person is treated 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 holders where required.

Smoking Policy. The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust recognises the serious hazards to health caused 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 in any part of Trust property, whether inside or outside the hospital buildings.

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act & DBS Disclosure. This position involves access to patients during the normal course of duties and is therefore subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. As such you must reveal any information which you may have concerning convictions that would otherwise be considered as spent. An offer of appointment to this post would be subject to the express condition that the Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust receives a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS, formerly CRB) Disclosure which will check the existence and content of any criminal record received. The Trust has the right to withdraw an offer or employment if not satisfied of a candidate’s suitability for this position by reason of criminal record or antecedents, especially in cases where no declaration of criminal proceedings has been made on a candidate’s application form or DBS Form. The Trust reserves the right to determine this issue at its sole discretion. If you are appointed to this post you will be asked to complete a ‘DBS Disclosure Application Form’ which will be submitted to the DBS. Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex‑offenders which is available on request.

Infection Control. The jobholder must comply at all times with the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Infection Control policies, in particular by practicing Universal Infection Control Precautions. Hand hygiene must be performed before and after contact with patients and their environment.

Patient and Public Involvement. The Trust has a statutory duty to involve patients and public in evaluating and planning services. All staff have a responsibility to listen to the views of patients and to contribute to service improvements based on patient feedback.

Respect for Patient Confidentiality. The jobholder should respect patient confidentiality at all times and not divulge patient information unless sanctioned by the requirements of the role.

Person Specification

• 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 practise, 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.

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