Specialist Grade In Paediatric and TYA Oncology and Haematology

Integrated Care System; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a Specialist Grade Doctor in Paediatric Oncology and Haematology. The appointee will play a key role in outpatient care, conduct significant clinical responsibilities, and work with a multidisciplinary team in a prestigious children's hospital.

Qualifications

• Evidence of achievement of ST1/CT1 competencies.
• Experience in oncology or haematology.
• Up-to-date ALS certification.

Responsibilities

• Attend consultant-led clinics and review patients.
• Prescribe chemotherapy and conduct follow-up clinics.
• Engage in clinical governance activities.

Skills

Clinical Governance

Patient Assessment

Chemotherapy Prescription

Team Collaboration

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Fully GMC registered

MRCPCH or MRCP

Job description

Specialist Grade In Paediatric and TYA Oncology and Haematology

The Paediatric Oncology and Haematology department at Leeds Children's Hospital is looking to appoint a Specialist Grade Doctor to a permanent post:

The post will be adapted based on previous experience and ongoing needs of the appointee, but will primarily be outpatient/day care based. If the post-holder is approaching or has completed CCT, they will be given significant clinical responsibility within the department, with consultant support.

The Paediatric Oncology & Haematology Department at Leeds Children's Hospital is a principal treatment centre treating all newly diagnosed children from the region. It handles approximately 130 new referrals of children and teenagers with malignant disease per year. The service is delivered by a large, comprehensive multi-professional team in both in-patient and out-patient settings, including day care facilities. The centre is also a tertiary benign paediatric haematology centre with a large population of children with bleeding disorders and haemoglobinopathies. The wider children's hospital offers a full range of paediatric subspecialties, including congenital cardiac surgery, renal transplantation, and a supra-regional liver transplant service.

Main duties of the job

The core duties include:

1. Attend consultant-led clinics: review on-treatment and follow-up patients, assess patients for chemotherapy, and arrange investigations. Review acute walk-in patients as needed. Prescribe chemotherapy (using Chemocare) in collaboration with paediatric oncology pharmacists. Conduct follow-up clinics and assess acute admissions alongside other doctors and ACPs. Contribute to non-malignant haematology clinics, particularly in haemoglobinopathies.
2. Attend MDT and clinical-radiology meetings: Participate in weekly oncology and leukaemia MDTs, radiology review meetings, and ward rounds, including weekend work.
3. Clinical Governance/Quality Improvement: Engage in the department's clinical governance activities, including patient safety, infection prevention, and chemotherapy governance meetings.
4. Bone marrow and lumbar puncture procedures: Perform bone marrows and lumbar punctures. Once trained and assessed competent, administer intra-thecal chemotherapy.

About us

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is one of Europe's largest teaching hospital trusts, caring for people nationally and locally. With a budget of £1.1 billion, it employs 20,000 staff and treats over 1.5 million people annually across its hospitals and outpatient services. Our vision is based on The Leeds Way, emphasizing values of accountability, empowerment, and excellence in care.

Job responsibilities

2. Objectives of the post

The post will be tailored to the candidate's experience and departmental needs, focusing on outpatient/day care. Post-CCT or approaching CCT candidates will have significant clinical responsibilities with consultant support. Key duties include reviewing patients, prescribing chemotherapy, attending MDTs, and contributing to clinical governance and procedures.

3. Requirements of the post

This role is suitable for doctors interested in paediatric oncology or haematology, including those seeking to develop skills or seeking a permanent SAS position. The post involves working alongside consultants in service delivery.

3.1 Training and Qualifications

Refer to the Person Specification.

3.2 Experience

Must meet core capabilities for the Specialist grade, demonstrating safe working practices, as outlined by relevant medical bodies and NHS standards.

3.3 Personal Attributes

Practise in accordance with GMC Good Medical Practice and professional values.

3.4 Clinical Audit

Engage in clinical audits, inquiries, and incident reviews, contributing to quality improvement activities and clinical governance.

Person Specification

Clinical Experience and Career Progression

• Evidence of achievement of ST1/CT1 competencies, with progression towards ST2/CT2.
• Experience in oncology or haematology (paediatric or adult), or clinical oncology.
• Up-to-date ALS certification, hospital at night experience, and out-of-hours experience relevant to the role.
• Relevant clinical knowledge and decision-making skills.
• Aptitude for practical skills required in the role.
• Ability to work effectively across different clinical settings and supervise junior staff.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent.
• Fully GMC registered.
• MRCPCH or MRCP.

Eligibility, Fitness to Practice, and Language Skills

• Eligible for GMC registration at appointment.
• Evidence of Foundation competencies per GMC standards.
• Effective communication skills in English.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to DBS checks as per legal requirements.

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