Consultant Haematologist with expertise in CLL and Myeloma

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

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Job summary

The Clinical Haematology team at NUH are looking for a new colleague to join their integrated forward thinking service. This is an opportunity to join a nationally leading centre at the forefront of research and clinical innovation in haemato-oncology. This is a new substantive post within the Malignant Haematology team, reflecting the increasing academic commitments of the team and complexity of care. The successful candidate should have a demonstrable clinical and research interest in CLL or myeloma.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will work alongside the three current myeloma consultants and 2 CLL consultants, supported by myeloma fellow, CLL/lymphoma fellow, four clinical nurse specialists, and a large clinical research team. The candidate will have an opportunity to be centrally involved in active clinical research programs within CLL and myeloma.

This role offers opportunities to participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, educational supervision, and research and leadership roles within the specialty.

About us

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest in the UK with an annual turnover of approximately £1 billion. It was formed in 2006, when two top-rated trusts Queen's Medical Centre and Nottingham City Hospital merged in order to develop a range of high-quality, sustainable patient services across the two campuses. The Russell Centre for Clinical Haematology at the City Campus is a purpose-built, four storey modern building housing two inpatient wards, day case and outpatient clinic facilities, including an apheresis suite.

The Department is one of the largest centres for the treatment of haematological malignancies in the UK with a strong reputation for clinical trials and clinical research. This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious and confident doctor keen to further develop clinical, research and leadership skills in a dynamic inclusive team.

Date posted

09 May 2022

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

Depending on experience per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

164-3880503-A

Job locations

City Hospital

Hucknall Road

Nottingham

NG5 1PB


Job description

Job responsibilities

The appointee will be expected to fulfil the following duties within the agreed Job Plan. The post-holders will join a team of 11 other Consultants offering a full haematological malignancy service and will have a special interest in CLL and/or Myeloma. The appointee will join in the attending rota with Dr Martinez-Calle (CLL) and Drs Frances Wadelin, Dean Smith and Kandeepan Saravanamuttu (Myeloma). The appointee and will provide weekly acute (haemato)-oncology (AOS) service cover on the specialist receiving ward unit and provide advice to primary care through the GP advice and guidance service. The appointee will actively contribute to the weekly CLL and Myeloma MDTs.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The appointee will be expected to fulfil the following duties within the agreed Job Plan. The post-holders will join a team of 11 other Consultants offering a full haematological malignancy service and will have a special interest in CLL and/or Myeloma. The appointee will join in the attending rota with Dr Martinez-Calle (CLL) and Drs Frances Wadelin, Dean Smith and Kandeepan Saravanamuttu (Myeloma). The appointee and will provide weekly acute (haemato)-oncology (AOS) service cover on the specialist receiving ward unit and provide advice to primary care through the GP advice and guidance service. The appointee will actively contribute to the weekly CLL and Myeloma MDTs.

Person Specification

Professional Registration

Essential

  • 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)
  • Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO 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

Professional qualifications

Essential

  • FRCPath or evidence of equivalent qualification MRCP or evidence of equivalent qualification

Desirable

  • Higher professional degree

Clinical skills and experience

Essential

  • Experience in management of myeloma and CLL
  • Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, their families and other health professionals

Desirable

  • Specific training in communication skills

Teaching, audit and research

Essential

  • Evidence of participation in Clinical Audit.
  • Evidence of ability to teach and support junior staff effectively. GCP training

Desirable

  • Original Research Publications
  • Experience of clinical trials in haematology
Person Specification

Professional Registration

Essential

  • 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)
  • Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO 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

Professional qualifications

Essential

  • FRCPath or evidence of equivalent qualification MRCP or evidence of equivalent qualification

Desirable

  • Higher professional degree

Clinical skills and experience

Essential

  • Experience in management of myeloma and CLL
  • Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, their families and other health professionals

Desirable

  • Specific training in communication skills

Teaching, audit and research

Essential

  • Evidence of participation in Clinical Audit.
  • Evidence of ability to teach and support junior staff effectively. GCP training

Desirable

  • Original Research Publications
  • Experience of clinical trials in haematology

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).

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

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

City Hospital

Hucknall Road

Nottingham

NG5 1PB


Employer's website

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

City Hospital

Hucknall Road

Nottingham

NG5 1PB


Employer's website

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Service

Dr Kandee Saravanamuttu

kandeepan.saravanamuttu@nuh.nhs.uk

01159709900

Date posted

09 May 2022

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

Depending on experience per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

164-3880503-A

Job locations

City Hospital

Hucknall Road

Nottingham

NG5 1PB


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