Senior Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Oncology and Haematology

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS is seeking a Paediatric Oncology Haematology Fellow to rotate through clinical areas specializing in oncology and haematology. This role includes practical training and patient care responsibilities, promoting diversity and personal development opportunities within the organization. Applicants should possess GMC registration and have a minimum of 3 years of paediatric experience.

Benefits

Personal development opportunities

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of paediatric experience is required.
• Experience in paediatric haematology or oncology is desirable.
• Ability to undertake practical skills with babies and small children.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through clinical areas in oncology and haematology.
• Run outpatient clinics with consultant supervision as experience allows.
• Participate in consultant-led ward rounds.

Skills

Venepuncture

Cannulation

Lumbar Punctures

Child Care

Education

GMC registration

MRCPCH or equivalent

APLS or equivalent

Job description

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The successful applicant will rotate through three different clinical areas: oncology and haematology inpatients (including neuro-oncology, leukaemia and non-malignant haematology), day care and outpatients. Trainee supervision includes twice weekly consultant-led ward rounds; solid tumour, neuro-oncology, haematology, psychosocial, neuro-rehabilitation and TYA MDTs; an 'attending consultant' system for in-patient care and new patient referrals; and a weekly supervised chemotherapy prescribing session. Induction includes supervision in bone marrow sampling, safe chemotherapy prescribing and handling and accredited training in prescription and administration of intrathecal chemotherapy. Out-patient clinics include general and neuro-oncology, leukaemia, non-malignant haematology, combined neuro-oncology / endocrine and neuro-oncology / ophthalmology and late effects / long term follow up. Depending on experience and training the successful applicant will be expected to run their own outpatient clinics with consultant supervision. Occasional participation at regional shared care clinics is encouraged.

There is no out of hours commitment with this post however there may be opportunity for the appointee to undertake locum general paediatric on call within Nottingham Children's hospital if they wished to do so. Experienced applicants may also have the opportunity to undertake weekend day-time on call work with consultant supervision if they wish to increase their "out of hours" experience prior to consultancy.

Person specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential criteria

• GMC registration
• APLS or equivalent
• MRCPCH or equivalent

Experience

Essential criteria

• Minimum of 3 years of paediatric experience

Desirable criteria

• Experience of audit or research
• Previous experince in paediatric haematology or oncology

Practical skills

Essential criteria

• Able to undertake venepuncture, cannulation and lumbar punctures on babies and small children

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at the NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Applicants are kindly requested to refrain from using AI at any stage during the recruitment process.

Closing Dates: Please submit your application form as soon as possible to avoid disappointment; we reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.

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If you are aged 16 or 17 and applying for a role that is more than 20 hours a week, please be aware that you will be asked to commence an Apprenticeship within the Trust alongside your role, as long as there is a suitable apprenticeship standard available. This is in line with the current guidance in England that whilst young people under the age of 18 can leave school (on the last Friday in June) they must then do one of the following:

• Stay in full-time education, for example at a college
• Start an Apprenticeship
• Spend 20 hours of more a week working or volunteering, while in part-time education or training

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Salary: The quoted salary will be on a pro rata basis for part time workers.

Disability Confidence: All applicants who have declared a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the post will be shortlisted.

At Risk of redundancy: NHS employees within the East Midlands who are 'at risk' of redundancy will be given a preferential interview where they meet the essential criteria of the person specification.

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Consent:

• Transfer of information: If I have previous NHS service - I consent to the transfer of my Electronic Staff Record (ESR) data between this and other NHS Trusts. I also consent to the Occupational Health Department confidentially accessing my occupational health records from my current or previous employer in order to check the status of my vaccinations, immunisations s and screening tests as relevant to the post. I understand this is an automated process and the information will only be used for these purposes prior to me taking up the position at NUH.
• Disclosure and Barring Service: Your post maybe subject to a DBS check which incur a cost dependent on the level of check required (£49.50 for enhanced and £21.50 for standard). I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check if it is required (by deduction from first month's pay). Should I decide to withdraw from my job offer, I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of the DBS check undertaken by cheque or other agreed method.
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Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• JD Paediatric Oncology Haematology Fellow (PDF, 424.4KB)
• PS Paediatric Oncology Haematology Fellow (PDF, 256.4KB)
• Mindful Employer (PDF, 242.5KB)
• Equality and Diversity (PDF, 122.3KB)
• Equal Opportunities (PDF, 57.4KB)
• Disability Confidence Scheme (PDF, 51.0KB)
• Rehabilitation of Ex Offenders (PDF, 106.0KB)