Senior Clinical Fellow in Haematology

Job description

Job responsibilities

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

WHAT YOULL DO

These posts are designed to mirror the existing ST training programme, and opportunities for education and supervision will be identical, including allocation of an educational supervisor for the duration of the post.

The principal duties of the posts will be:

1. To undertake care of haematology inpatients and outpatients under the supervision of the haematology senior medical teams. This will be through participation in the Haematology Specialist Registrar rotation, rotating through some of the inpatient subspecialty teams:
   1. Acute leukaemia and allogeneic stem cell transplant
   2. Lymphoma and lymphoid malignancy including autologous stem cell transplants
   3. Combined haematology (myeloma, myeloid and general haematology) including autologous stem cell transplants
   4. Teenage and Young Adult cover

1. Depending on experience, interest and service need there may also be opportunity to rotate through other subspecialty areas including:
   1. Haemostasis, thrombosis and immune haematology
   2. Red cell haematology and transfusion
   3. Laboratory haematology
   4. Paediatric haematology
   5. Consultative haematology
   6. Cellular therapy

1. To undertake procedures relevant to haematology, including bone marrow biopsy, intrathecal chemotherapy and tunnelled central catheter removal. Where necessary, appropriate training and supervision will be provided.

1. To refer to other specialists as required in order to provide optimal patient care

1. To provide specialist haematology advice to other medical and surgical teams, as well as general practitioners. Senior supervision is provided where necessary, depending on the experience of the post-holder.

1. To participate in the haematology Specialist Registrar on-call rota, where experience allows.

1. To undertake care of patients undergoing clinical trials, showing evidence of training and understanding of Good Clinical Practice. Where required, appropriate training in clinical trial protocols will be provided

1. To engage with the specialty trainee education programme, including attendance at regular educational meetings. The post-holders will be expected to maintain an educational portfolio mirroring their equivalent stage of training.

1. To engage in the departments clinical governance programme, including, for example, audit, clinic incident reporting and quality meetings.

1. To participate in laboratory activities, including reporting of blood and bone marrow specimens and attendance at diagnostic MDTs. Where necessary, appropriate training and supervision will be provided. The extent of participation will depend on the post-holder's experience.

1. Where possible, to participate in the collection and analysis of local data with a view to preparing and submitting papers for publication.

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

The posts are open to individuals with:

Internal Medicine experience for at least 12 months

OR Internal Medicine experience for less than 12 months but holding MRCP Part 2 or equivalent

OR Clinical Haematology experience for at least 6 months

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists).

Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave. All licensed doctors must meet the GMC requirements for revalidation and there will be an annual appraisal to support this process.

Grades for Trust appointed (non-training) fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular. Basic salary detailed below plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay)

Basic Salary - MT04 £55,329 Basic Salary MT05 £63,152

Salary will be assessed based on experience and skills. Eligibility criteria for appointment to a Nodal Point 5;

Have a minimum of 6 years of Specialty training

Hold relevant higher specialty exam (e.g FRCP, FRCA, FRCS)

A portfolio of evidence that demonstrates they meet the criteria for progression (in line with the Curriculum for the speciality similar to deanery trainee)

Travelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview

Please note that GMC registration (with a licence to practice) and right to work in the UK are essential for this role. Successful applicants will already have GMC registration or will be able to demonstrate they are eligible. Applicants requiring Tier 2 sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.

Interviews will be held on TBC

Job Reference: MT1191- This vacancy closes on or before:11th June 2024

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• Eligible for full GMC Registration

Desirable

• Full GMC registration
• MRCP part 1 or equivalent speciality examinations
• MRCP part 2 or equivalent speciality examinations
• Higher degree

Previous or relevant experience

Essential

• Internal Medicine experience for at least 12 months
• OR Internal Medicine experience for less than 12 months but holding MRCP Part 2 or equivalent
• OR Clinical Haematology experience for at least 6 months
• Experience of providing out of hours and emergency care

Desirable

• Experience working in the NHS
• 24 months internal medicine experience
• 12 months clinical haematology experience
• Experience of providing out of hours and emergency haematology care
• Laboratory haematology experience
• Quality Improvement or education project completion
• Publications and presentations

Aptitudes and skills

Essential

• Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English
• Comprehensive clinical knowledge in internal medicine
• Good organisation skills and time management
• Evidence of working in a multidisciplinary team
• Evidence of awareness of clinical governance

Desirable

• Evidence of clinical knowledge in haematology
• Evidence of understanding of the principles of treatment for cancer and haematology patients

Living the Trust values

Essential

• Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: Patients First, Always Improving, Working Together

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

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)