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Specialty Doctor - Paediatric Bone Marrow Transplant
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
London
On-site
GBP 59,000 - 96,000
Full time
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Job summary
An established industry player is seeking a Specialty Doctor in Paediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation. This role involves providing senior medical supervision in a leading BMT unit, known for its cutting-edge CAR-T cell therapy. The successful candidate will be responsible for both inpatient and outpatient care, alongside engaging in vital research and teaching activities. Join a team dedicated to excellence in paediatric healthcare, where your contributions will significantly impact the lives of young patients. This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to advance their career in a dynamic and supportive environment.
Qualifications
- At least 2 years of experience in paediatric BMT at Registrar level.
- Full GMC registration required by designated start date.
Responsibilities
- Senior medical supervision of inpatient and day-case BMT/CAR-T cell therapy.
- Conduct high quality clinical/scientific BMT/CAR-T cell therapy research.
Skills
Education
Job description
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Job Summary
Applications are invited for a 1 year, 10 PA Specialty Doctor post in Bone Marrow Transplantation (BMT) based at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will join a team of consultants/speciality doctors caring for a wide variety of malignant and non-malignant diseases within the largest paediatric BMT/CAR-T cell therapy unit in the UK which performs over 100 cell procedures per annum. The post involves senior medical supervision of both the inpatient and day-case BMT/CAR-T cell therapy work. When not on in-patient service the appointee will be expected to conduct high quality clinical/scientific BMT/CAR-T cell therapy research/teaching.
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust is a postgraduate teaching hospital, linked with the Institute of Child Health (ICH). The Trust has 318 beds and provides a comprehensive range of paediatric specialties for tertiary level care. The patient population consists of over 20,000 inpatients per annum and 84,000 outpatients.
Interested applicants are invited to contact Dr Robert Chiesa, speciality lead for BMT, by telephone on 020 7813 8434.
All applicants must have at least 2 years' experience in paediatric BMT at Registrar level.
Main duties of the job
This is a one-year fixed term contract and is designed for a trained paediatrician with experience in paediatric BMT and CAR-T cell therapy.The post provides senior medical supervision of both the inpatient and day-case BMT/CART. When not on in-patient service the appointee will be expected to conduct high quality clinical/scientific BMT/CART research/teaching.
Daytime responsibility for BMT/CART in-patients
This is the principal duty associated with this appointment. There are currently two consultant-led ward rounds each week. This post holder will lead a weekly ward round, and attend the multi-disciplinary discussions held on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Additionally, the post holder will be available throughout the day for queries regarding inpatients from SHOs and SpR's. The post holder will also rotate to the international private patient (IPP) BMT/CART/Immunology ward with daytime responsibility for BMT/CART and immunology in-patients.
About Us
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.
Date posted
22 April 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Specialty Doctor
Salary
£59,175 to £95,400 a year (Basic Pay) pro rata per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
271-MDL-7045058
Job locations
Great Ormond Street Hospital
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N3JH
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachments.
Responsibilities
Job description Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachments.
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values Essential
- Always welcoming
- Always helpful
- Always expert
- Always one team
- Knowledge and Understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
- Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
- Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
- Primary medical qualification - MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration (obtained by designated start date)
- MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent
- At least 2 years of training in paediatric stem cell transplantation and CAR-T cell therapy
- Minimum of 4 years at registrar / staff grade, at least 2 years of which have been in BMT or equivalent service
- 10 years medical work since obtaining a primary medical qualification (which would have accepted for full, limited or temporary registration)
- Medical Management course
- Presentation skills course
- Higher degree - MSc, MPhil related discipline
- Considerable experience in BMT
- Experience of teaching and presenting to large audience
- Experience of audit activities
- Understanding of principles of clinical governance
- Clinical experience in BMT/CART Research
- Evidence of BMT published research in peer reviewed journals
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
- Ability to work under pressure in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Ability to prioritise clinical needs
- Involvement in audit process
- Teaching nursing and medical staff
- Organisation of clinical meetings & courses
- Medical Management - able to supervise junior medical staff
- Able to establish and maintain working relations with patients, carers, and MDT colleagues.
- Always welcoming
- Always helpful
- Always expert
- Always one team
- Knowledge and Understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
- Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
- Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
- Primary medical qualification - MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration (obtained by designated start date)
- MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent
- At least 2 years of training in paediatric stem cell transplantation and CAR-T cell therapy
- Minimum of 4 years at registrar / staff grade, at least 2 years of which have been in BMT or equivalent service
- 10 years medical work since obtaining a primary medical qualification (which would have accepted for full, limited or temporary registration)
- Medical Management course
- Presentation skills course
- Higher degree - MSc, MPhil related discipline
- Considerable experience in BMT
- Experience of teaching and presenting to large audience
- Experience of audit activities
- Understanding of principles of clinical governance
- Clinical experience in BMT/CART Research
- Evidence of BMT published research in peer reviewed journals
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
- Ability to work under pressure in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Ability to prioritise clinical needs
- Involvement in audit process
- Teaching nursing and medical staff
- Organisation of clinical meetings & courses
- Medical Management - able to supervise junior medical staff
- Able to establish and maintain working relations with patients, carers, and MDT colleagues.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Ormond Street Hospital
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N3JH
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
- Seniority levelMid-Senior level
- Employment typeContract
- Job functionHealth Care Provider
- IndustriesHospitals and Health Care
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