Senior Fellowship in Paediatric/TYA Oncology

UCLH (University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust); London; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits in the field of Paediatric Oncology at a leading NHS trust. This Senior Fellowship offers a unique chance to gain extensive experience in managing paediatric and TYA oncology cases, working closely with a multidisciplinary team. The role emphasizes clinical activity, with opportunities for research and service improvement. You will be supported by dedicated consultants and have the chance to develop your independent practice in various subspecialties. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to excellent patient care and innovative research, while enjoying a supportive working environment and numerous employee perks.

Benefits

Interest-free season ticket loan

Free independent and confidential support

Large retail discounts

Cycle to work scheme

On-site accommodation

Access to arts and heritage wellbeing programs

Celebrating Excellence Awards

Qualifications

• Broad background in paediatric oncology required.
• Must manage acute complications of treatment effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support under consultant supervision.
• Engage in disease-focused research and service development.

Skills

Chemotherapy prescribing

Teamwork and MDT working

Ability to act as a senior decision maker

Good spoken English

Education

Eligible for full GMC registration

MRCP or MRCPCH or equivalent

MD/PhD MRCPath

Job description

Current vacancies

Senior Fellowship in Paediatric/TYA Oncology

NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 4-5 (MT04-05)

Main area: Paediatric Oncology

Grade: NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 4-5 (MT04-05)

Contract: Fixed term: 24 months (due to limited funding)

Hours: Full time - 40 hours per week (There is no out-of-hours commitment with this role)

Job ref: 309-UCLH-5851

Site: University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre

Town: London

Salary: £61,825 - £70,425 per annum + London weighting

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 23/02/2025 23:59

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Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a new Senior Fellowship in Paediatric/Teenage Young Adult (TYA) Oncology at UCLH. The post will run for up to 24 months (April 2025 – September 2027). This is a 40-hour post (Monday to Friday) and there is no on-call commitment. This post is aimed at trainees who wish to develop further experience across a wide range of Paediatric/TYA Oncology as a bridge to becoming independent practitioners. The post is split between up to 12 months in the Children’s and Young People’s Cancer Services (CYPCS) at UCLH, and up to 12 months providing paediatric oncology support for the radiotherapy and Proton Beam Therapy (PBT) service.

The post is based in the TYA Haematology/Oncology Service encompassing inpatient wards, Day Unit and outpatient clinics. It is a 40-hour post: 8.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday. There is no on-call commitment. However, the opportunity to join the hospital bank services, and occasionally take up locum out of hours shifts will be available.

The successful applicant will be expected to have a broad background in paediatric oncology and be able to manage acute complications of treatment (including oncological emergencies). Under the supervision of a consultant in Paediatric Oncology, you will work closely alongside a multidisciplinary team who also adds to the success of this service.

Main duties of the job

You will be joining a friendly team to provide an excellent service within UCL Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. You will work under the supervision of a dedicated consultant team, and alongside a multi-disciplinary team which includes Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Specialist Radiographers, Allied Health Professionals, and Clinical Oncologists.

This post will be comprised of 80% clinical activity and 20% for special interest activities, including disease focused research, service development projects, leadership and management skills training.

You will be expected to act as a senior decision maker, who is committed to teamwork and multi-disciplinary team working.

As part of the job, you will have the chance to develop your independent practice in a variety of subspecialties:
• Acute and chronic leukemias
• Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphomas
• Non-malignant haematology
• Neuro-oncology
• Sarcomas
• Rare tumours
• Bone Marrow Transplant (autologous and allogeneic)
• CAR T cells therapy
• Supportive care in radiotherapy/PBT

We encourage any research interest, as well as work on audits and service improvement projects.

This post is *not* eligible for GMC registration through the MTI route and all candidates must have full GMC registration in place before the post begins.

Working for our organisation

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

Person specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

• Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practise
• MRCP or MRCPCH or equivalent
• MD/PhD MRCPath

Experience

• General and Paediatric Haematology /Oncology experience
• Experience of managing treatment-related toxicities, delivering supportive care
• Experience of managing oncological & haematological emergencies
• Applicants for ST6+ (nodal point 5) only: applicant should have at least 7 years post-registration clinical experience or post CCT, with relevant paediatric oncology experience (or equivalent) to allow them to work in senior leadership role.
• Middle grade experience in General Paediatrics
• Experience of acute paediatrics

Skills and Abilities

• Commitment to teamwork and MDT working.
• Ability to act as a senior decision maker
• Chemotherapy prescribing

Communication

• Good spoken English
• Completed advanced communication course

Specific Requirements

At UCLH, we have a real ‘One Team’ ethos, and our values – safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.

At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world class research, innovation and creativity.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff and has a dedicated policy which allows staff to apply for flexible working right from the beginning of employment.

We offer our permanent staff an interest free season ticket loan for travel, all our staff have access to free independent and confidential support, large retail discounts, a staff discount platform, cycle to work scheme and on-site accommodation to name a few.

Additionally, UCLH Arts and Heritage’s staff wellbeing programme, Creative Comfort, offers a variety of ways to engage with the arts as a member of UCLH staff. You can try out the weekly choir, weekly art club and join the Culture Club for exclusive access to free and discounted tickets for opera, exhibitions, theatre and more.

We recognise, reward and thank colleagues by nominating them for our annual Celebrating Excellence Awards, which are funded by UCLH Charity.

This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

Please note that all correspondence regarding your application will be via email. The emails will be sent to you via TRAC.jobs and not via NHS Jobs, we encourage you to check your inbox regularly.

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.

Name: Dr Carmen Soto, Job title: Paediatric oncology consultant, Email address: [e-mail]

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