Job summary
This post presents a unique and exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified individual to become involved in the new Haemato-oncology service created by the integration of haemato-oncology services from the Royal Liverpool Hospital and Aintree University Hospitals (now LUHFT) with Clatterbridge Cancer Centre. The post includes the following key remits:
- To contribute to the delivery of haemato-oncology (with focus on BMT and myeloid), sem cell & cellular therapy services in CCCL and outpatient and consultative haemato-oncology at Aintree site of LUHFT
- To contribute, and lead on clinical trials and research
- To contribute to a high-quality, sustainable, integrated haemato-oncology and myeloid/myeloma service for North Mersey.
This Consultant post offers opportunities for career development and involvement in teaching, research, and innovation in the areas of myeloid disorders, BMT and cellular therapy. This post will be based mainly on the Clatterbridge Cancer Centre site with sessions in the Aintree hospital site and on-call work at CCCL. The notional job plan includes a total of 10 programmed activities (8.5 DCC, 1.5 SPA) and 0.5 PA for predictable on call.
Main duties of the job
- Clinical duties will include outpatient and inpatient clinical work (myeloid, myeloma and stem cell transplantation) in CCC-L. It includes in reach and consultative work for Aintree site LUHFT one day a week and participation in a shared on-call commitment covering CCCL. Formal laboratory sessions may be included depending on applicant interest.
The post holders will participate in the Consultant Haemato-oncology on-call rota, which is based at the CCCL with SpR operating a first on call system. This will be an approximately 1 in 10 on-call commitment.
INDICATIVE TIMETABLE
Day
Type of work
Classification of activity
No. of PAs
Monday AM
CCCA
Myeloid MDT 9-10
Ward round
1
Monday PM
CCCA
Patient admin
SPA
DCC
SPA
0.5
0.5
Tuesday AM
CCCL
Admin/chemo prescribing
Consultative work Aintree
DCC
1
Tuesday PM
CCCL
Transplant MDT/QC/M&M
DCC
1
Wednesday AM
Myeloid clinic
DCC
1
Wednesday PM
CCCL
Core SPA
SPA
1
Thursday AM
Ward round
DCC
1
Thursday PM
Myeloid clinic
DCC
1
Friday AM
BMT/cellular therapy clinic
DCC
1
Friday PM
Clinic admin/hand over
DCC
1
On call
0.5
Total PA
10.5
About us
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre is one of three specialist cancer centres in England. With 1,800 specialist staff and three sites, we are one of the largest NHS providers of non-surgical cancer treatment. The Trust has a unique multi-site care model serving the 2.4 million population across Cheshire and Merseyside and is consistently rated by patients as one of the best performing hospitals.
Our vision is to not only maintain this level of commitment to excellence but to work with our academic and healthcare partners across the region to ensure care, treatment and patient outcomes continuously improve in the future. We are very proud of all our expert and loyal staff and we welcome people who share the collective aim of delivering excellence in everything that we do.
Our values represent who we are and what we believe in. They define how we act to deliver the best possible care for our patients and shape The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre as a great place to work.
We are -
Kind
Empowered
Responsible
Inclusive
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role on offer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role on offer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Applicants that are UK trained, must be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
- Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
- FRCPath or equivalent
- MRCP or equivalent
- Full and Specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC), or be eligible for registration within six months of interview
Desirable
- Higher degree of PhD or MD, by postgraduate thesis
- Relevant Certificate in communication
- Experience of working in a centre delivering CAR-T
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Experience of clinical and laboratory haematology
- Expertise in diagnosing haematological malignancy
- Experience of clinical audit
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Insight into managing and leading clinical teams
- Experience and evidence of service improvement
- Experience and evidence of collaborative work across clinical network groups
- Development of clinical pathways
Desirable
- Experience of budget management
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Ability to teach all grades of clinical and laboratory staff, including those in training
- Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates
- Experience of supervising medical trainees and delivering examination-focused teaching
Desirable
- Undertaking or have formal accreditation in medical education
- Experience of involvement in postgraduate examinations
Teaching Experience Research Experience
Essential
- Experience in the governance arrangements required for research and clinical trials
- Experience in clinical research
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to work with/influence senior colleagues across a range of specialties
- Effective interpersonal, motivational and influencing skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients and their relatives
- Able to work against a background of change and uncertainty
- Able to demonstrate personal credibility
- Commitment to team-working, and respect and consideration for the skills of others
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements of Clinical Governance and Audit
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
- Proven Leadership experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Applicants that are UK trained, must be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
- Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
- FRCPath or equivalent
- MRCP or equivalent
- Full and Specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC), or be eligible for registration within six months of interview
Desirable
- Higher degree of PhD or MD, by postgraduate thesis
- Relevant Certificate in communication
- Experience of working in a centre delivering CAR-T
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Experience of clinical and laboratory haematology
- Expertise in diagnosing haematological malignancy
- Experience of clinical audit
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Insight into managing and leading clinical teams
- Experience and evidence of service improvement
- Experience and evidence of collaborative work across clinical network groups
- Development of clinical pathways
Desirable
- Experience of budget management
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Ability to teach all grades of clinical and laboratory staff, including those in training
- Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates
- Experience of supervising medical trainees and delivering examination-focused teaching
Desirable
- Undertaking or have formal accreditation in medical education
- Experience of involvement in postgraduate examinations
Teaching Experience Research Experience
Essential
- Experience in the governance arrangements required for research and clinical trials
- Experience in clinical research
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to work with/influence senior colleagues across a range of specialties
- Effective interpersonal, motivational and influencing skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients and their relatives
- Able to work against a background of change and uncertainty
- Able to demonstrate personal credibility
- Commitment to team-working, and respect and consideration for the skills of others
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements of Clinical Governance and Audit
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
- Proven Leadership experience
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.
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.
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).
