Job summary
Applications are invited for a 10PA Substantive Consultant in Paediatric Haematology at Nottingham University Hospitals. The post will involve malignant, benign and laboratory haematology. An interest in either haemoglobinopathy or leukaemia will best complement the existing team.
The post comes with a recruitment incentive "golden hello".
The appointing manager may offer up to a maximum of 20% of the total first year salary. A 'golden hello' payment would be paid at 50% on commencement of employment and 50% following 12 months employment. The payments will be subject to tax and NI deductions.
Our East Midlands Children's and Young Person's Integrated Cancer Service (EMCYPICS) is a two site principle treatment centre for malignant haematology based across Nottingham and Leicester and takes approximately 140 new malignant patients each year. The post is Nottingham based, but with links via a shared MDT. Nottingham University Hospital Trust is commissioned as a Specialist Haemoglobinopathies Team (SHT) and is part of the East Midlands Sickle and Thalassemia network (EMSTN). We are also a Haemophilia Comprehensive Care Centre. Our inpatient unit houses a teenage cancer trust area, adjacent daycare facilities with a theatre room and access to paediatric intensive care on the same corridor.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will work as part of the consultant team to provide inpatient care to the haematology and oncology service on a 1 in 6 service week basis as well as having specific responsibilities for clinical and laboratory work within the Paediatric Haematology Service. The current vacancy is for a haematologist who is lead for leukaemia but this may be negotiated with the current team based on the applicant's specific interests. We care for patients post autograft in partnership with Sheffield who deliver the stem cell treatment. The post is for 10PAs but applications from those wishing to consider job share or more flexible arrangements are also invited.
It is essential that applicants have specific training in paediatric haematology and are fully registered with the GMC with entry to the specialist register for haematology (or the expectation of award of CCT within 6 months of interview). Please refer to the job description for full details. Additional enquiries and visits are very welcome.
About us
The successful applicant will become part of a friendly and collaborative team of 7 substantive consultant haematologists and oncologists. At present we have an additional locum colleague with a business case for a substantive expansion post awaiting approval. We have strong links with the University of Nottingham, with two team members having academic appointments. There are currently 3 consultants covering the haematology service with one lead each for leukaemia, haemostasis and red cell disorders. An adult haematologist also contributes to the haemostasis service. .We have excellent links with the surgical team with dedicated lists for line insertions as well as haematological procedures. Nottingham and the surrounding area is a hidden gem, being a beautiful yet affordable place to live with outstanding nearby schools and excellent transport links to other major cities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to job description & personal specification for further information regarding the post.
Face to Face interviews will take place on.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to job description & personal specification for further information regarding the post.
Face to Face interviews will take place on.
Person Specification
Practical requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel between NUH campuses
- Evidence of level 3 Safeguarding Children training
- Paediatric Life Support training (PILS or APLS)
Professional registration and qualifications
Essential
- Full and specialist registration (haematology) with GMC or within 6m of CCT
- MBBS or equivalent
- FRCPath or equivalent
- Completed recognised higher specialist training programme in haematology
- Minimum of 2 years experience in paediatric haematology
Desirable
- Higher Professional Degree
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- Evidenced technical skills as described in the job description
- Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, families and professionals
- Experience in paediatric malignant and non-malignant haematology, including diagnosis and management of haemoglobinopathies
Desirable
- specific training in communication skills
- specific training in patient safety or human factors
- 1 year of general paediatric experience
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's "We are here for you" behaviour standards.
Managment Skills
Essential
- Able to develop, present and operationalise coherent ideas for service development/delivery.
- Able to delegate appropriately
- Able to work in a team
Desirable
- higher management degree or qualification
- Experience of change management
Personal Skills/Qualities
Essential
- Able to work flexibly in a changing health service.
- Able to use Trust's IT support systems
Teaching, audit and research
Essential
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit
- Able to teach and support junior staff effectively
Desirable
- Original research publications
- Higher teaching degree or qualification or training
Person Specification
Practical requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel between NUH campuses
- Evidence of level 3 Safeguarding Children training
- Paediatric Life Support training (PILS or APLS)
Professional registration and qualifications
Essential
- Full and specialist registration (haematology) with GMC or within 6m of CCT
- MBBS or equivalent
- FRCPath or equivalent
- Completed recognised higher specialist training programme in haematology
- Minimum of 2 years experience in paediatric haematology
Desirable
- Higher Professional Degree
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- Evidenced technical skills as described in the job description
- Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, families and professionals
- Experience in paediatric malignant and non-malignant haematology, including diagnosis and management of haemoglobinopathies
Desirable
- specific training in communication skills
- specific training in patient safety or human factors
- 1 year of general paediatric experience
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's "We are here for you" behaviour standards.
Managment Skills
Essential
- Able to develop, present and operationalise coherent ideas for service development/delivery.
- Able to delegate appropriately
- Able to work in a team
Desirable
- higher management degree or qualification
- Experience of change management
Personal Skills/Qualities
Essential
- Able to work flexibly in a changing health service.
- Able to use Trust's IT support systems
Teaching, audit and research
Essential
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit
- Able to teach and support junior staff effectively
Desirable
- Original research publications
- Higher teaching degree or qualification or training
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
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).