University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Junior Clinical Fellow in Haematology & Oncology

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Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

This appointment is for one or more Junior Clinical Fellows in Haematology and/or Oncology, based at Southampton General Hospital. The post holders will join the Cancer Care Group (Haematology, Oncology and Supportive Care) and will participate in the management of patients with haematological and oncological conditions undergoing investigation and treatment.

The posts are available for 12 months in the first instance. Options include:

o 12 months in oncology (rotating between teams in medical and clinical oncology)

o 12 months in haematology (rotating between the specialty teams in haematology)

o 12 months across both haematology and oncology (6 months in haematology and 6 months in oncology)

At present all junior fellows participate in the out of hours rota, one including nights and the other evenings and weekends. The rotas have been redesigned to provide greater daytime continuity within the team whilst enhancing access to educational opportunities.

About us

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Details

Date posted

25 July 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£43,923 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

188-MT1224

Job locations

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD


Job description

Job responsibilities

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

WHAT YOULL DO

The principal duties of the posts will be:

1. To undertake care of haematology and/or oncology patients presenting as an emergency and following inpatient admission. You will work across clinical teams, specifically:

a. Haematology subspecialty teams

b. Medical oncology subspecialty teams

c. Clinical oncology subspecialty teams

d. Acute oncology team

2. To undertake daily or as needed patient reviews for inpatients including co-ordination and review of investigations, discharge planning and liaison with and referral to other clinical teams

3. To prescribe treatments including blood products, supportive care including non-SACT (systemic anti cancer therapy) treatments, fluids, electrolytes and symptomatic therapies

4. Opportunity to gain experience in undertaking procedures relevant to haematology and oncology, including bone marrow biopsy, tunnelled central catheter removal, insertion of catheters and drains, with appropriate training and supervision

5. To cross cover planned and unplanned leave of other junior doctors including where needed in other specialties within the care group

6. 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

7. To engage in the care groups clinical governance programme, including, for example, audit, clinic incident reporting and quality meetings.

8. Attendance at the haematology and oncology clinics where time permits and subject to the interests and experience of the postholder

9. If interested, to participate in the collection and analysis of local data with a view to preparing and submitting papers for publication.

You will work alongside other junior clinical fellows, Foundation Year doctors, foundation fellowship doctors, Internal Medicine Trainees and Higher Specialist Trainees and Specialty Doctors in haematology and oncology within a supportive, approachable team structure including ward nurses, advanced clinical practitioners, clinical nurse specialists and the wider subspecialty medical teams. All patient care is supervised by subspecialty consultants.

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

The posts are ideally suited to those who are interested in pursuing haematology, medical oncology, clinical oncology or palliative care as a career and open to those looking for opportunities from FF3 to IMT3 equivalent grades

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 MT03 £43,923

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 16th August 2024

Job Reference: MT1224 - This vacancy closes on or before: 8th August 2024

Job description

Job responsibilities

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

WHAT YOULL DO

The principal duties of the posts will be:

1. To undertake care of haematology and/or oncology patients presenting as an emergency and following inpatient admission. You will work across clinical teams, specifically:

a. Haematology subspecialty teams

b. Medical oncology subspecialty teams

c. Clinical oncology subspecialty teams

d. Acute oncology team

2. To undertake daily or as needed patient reviews for inpatients including co-ordination and review of investigations, discharge planning and liaison with and referral to other clinical teams

3. To prescribe treatments including blood products, supportive care including non-SACT (systemic anti cancer therapy) treatments, fluids, electrolytes and symptomatic therapies

4. Opportunity to gain experience in undertaking procedures relevant to haematology and oncology, including bone marrow biopsy, tunnelled central catheter removal, insertion of catheters and drains, with appropriate training and supervision

5. To cross cover planned and unplanned leave of other junior doctors including where needed in other specialties within the care group

6. 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

7. To engage in the care groups clinical governance programme, including, for example, audit, clinic incident reporting and quality meetings.

8. Attendance at the haematology and oncology clinics where time permits and subject to the interests and experience of the postholder

9. If interested, to participate in the collection and analysis of local data with a view to preparing and submitting papers for publication.

You will work alongside other junior clinical fellows, Foundation Year doctors, foundation fellowship doctors, Internal Medicine Trainees and Higher Specialist Trainees and Specialty Doctors in haematology and oncology within a supportive, approachable team structure including ward nurses, advanced clinical practitioners, clinical nurse specialists and the wider subspecialty medical teams. All patient care is supervised by subspecialty consultants.

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

The posts are ideally suited to those who are interested in pursuing haematology, medical oncology, clinical oncology or palliative care as a career and open to those looking for opportunities from FF3 to IMT3 equivalent grades

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 MT03 £43,923

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 16th August 2024

Job Reference: MT1224 - This vacancy closes on or before: 8th August 2024

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
  • GMC registration with a licence to practise

Desirable

  • MRCP Part 1
  • MRCP Part 2 written
  • MRCP PACES
  • Postgraduate qualification

Previous or relevant experience

Essential

  • Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
  • Internal Medicine experience for at least 12 months, OR
  • Clinical Haematology experience for at least 6 months OR
  • Oncology experience for at least 6 months

Desirable

  • 6 months experience of working as a doctor in the NHS
  • Publications and presentations relating to haematology and/or oncology
  • Participation in service improvement projects

Aptitudes and skills

Essential

  • Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
  • Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
  • Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English)
  • Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
  • Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly

Desirable

  • Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching

Living the Trust values

Essential

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

Qualifications and training

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
  • GMC registration with a licence to practise

Desirable

  • MRCP Part 1
  • MRCP Part 2 written
  • MRCP PACES
  • Postgraduate qualification

Previous or relevant experience

Essential

  • Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
  • Internal Medicine experience for at least 12 months, OR
  • Clinical Haematology experience for at least 6 months OR
  • Oncology experience for at least 6 months

Desirable

  • 6 months experience of working as a doctor in the NHS
  • Publications and presentations relating to haematology and/or oncology
  • Participation in service improvement projects

Aptitudes and skills

Essential

  • Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
  • Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
  • Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English)
  • Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
  • Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly

Desirable

  • Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching

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).

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

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)


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)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant in Medical Oncology

Dr Sarah Ellis

sarah.ellis@uhs.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

25 July 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£43,923 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

188-MT1224

Job locations

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD


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