Job summary
We are recruiting to the post of Clinical Fellow (FY2-ST1-2 Equivalent Grade) in Haemato-Oncology to commence 9th February 2023.
The post will run until and including 2nd August 2023. It may be possible to extend the contract further, depending on circumstances.
This post is based in the recently re-built state-of-the-art facilities at the Barts Cancer Centre at St. Bartholomew's Hospital in the City of London.
The centre is a major tertiary referral centre for all forms of malignant disease in adults, providing cancer services to a population of more than one and a half million people in East London and the City. We specialise in the delivery of inpatient and outpatient chemotherapy, immunotherapy and stem cell therapies, and run a large clinical trials service.
The post would be suitable for doctors who wish to gain a period of focussed experience and training in a medical specialty in which they might be interested to pursue ST3 training.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will rotate through sub-specialty firms led by a Consultant and staffed by one SpR and 1 FY1 doctor and supported by a Physician Associate.
Duties will include:
- Daily review of in-patients usually with the SpR and/or Consultant
- Ward duties including practical procedures and MDT meetings
- Support for the FY1s
- Review of new admissions
- Outpatient experience where daytime duties allow
- Experience of relevant sub-specialty procedures
- Review of patients attending the day unit
The post is part of a full shift rota with 14 doctors participating in the night cover for Haemato-Oncology and Solid Tumour Oncology patients (as part of the Hospital at Night Team).
About us
WeCare about our ambition for excellenceOur WeCare values shape everything that we do, every single day. They are visible in every interaction we have with each other, our patients, their families and our partners.WeCare about everything from the appointment letters our patients receive, to the state of our facilities when they walk through the door, to the care and compassion they receive when they are discharged. WeCare that the people who join our trust will hold the same values as we do, so our values are embedded within our recruitment and selection processes. WeCare that you feel valued working here, so our values also guide our training and development and performance and talent management. WeCare about working with suppliers that live and breathe our values too.We have come a long way on our journey to delivering safe and compassionate care. By embracing these values as the way we behave around here, we will achieve our ambition for excellence
Job description
Job responsibilities
The advertised post will be based in the Department of Haemato-Oncology, commencing 8th February 2023 for 6 to 12 months, negotiable at interview.
There are currently 8 FY2 to ST2 level posts which provide cover for Haemato-Oncology patients.
The post would be suitable for junior doctors who wish to gain a period of focussed experience and training in Haemato-Oncology.
Each post-holder will join the relevant Specialty firm currently staffed by one SpR and 1 FY1. Duties will include:
- aily review of in-patients usually with the SpR and/or Consultant
- Ward duties including practical procedures and MDT meetings
- Support for the FY1s
- Review of new admissions
- Outpatient experience where daytime duties allow
- Experience of relevant sub-specialty procedures
- Review of patients attending the day unit
The post is part of a full shift rota with 14 doctors participating in night cover (as part of the Hospital at Night Team). The working pattern is copied below for reference.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The advertised post will be based in the Department of Haemato-Oncology, commencing 8th February 2023 for 6 to 12 months, negotiable at interview.
There are currently 8 FY2 to ST2 level posts which provide cover for Haemato-Oncology patients.
The post would be suitable for junior doctors who wish to gain a period of focussed experience and training in Haemato-Oncology.
Each post-holder will join the relevant Specialty firm currently staffed by one SpR and 1 FY1. Duties will include:
- aily review of in-patients usually with the SpR and/or Consultant
- Ward duties including practical procedures and MDT meetings
- Support for the FY1s
- Review of new admissions
- Outpatient experience where daytime duties allow
- Experience of relevant sub-specialty procedures
- Review of patients attending the day unit
The post is part of a full shift rota with 14 doctors participating in night cover (as part of the Hospital at Night Team). The working pattern is copied below for reference.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- The applicant must have achieved a primary medical qualification as recognised by the General Medical Council (GMC) and have current Full Registration with the GMC.
Desirable
Clinical Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- The applicant must be familiar with and be able to demonstrate an understanding of the major principles of the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2006) including: oGood clinical care
- oMaintaining good medical practice
- oTeaching and training, appraising and assessing
- oRelationships with patients, and can apply this understanding
- oWorking with colleagues, and can apply this understanding
- oProbity and Health
Language & Communication Skills
Essential
- The applicant musthave demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in paragraph 22 of the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2006)
Attributes
Essential
- The applicant must demonstrate: oan understanding of the importance of the patient as the central focus of care;
- othe ability to prioritise tasks and information appropriately
- oan understanding of the importance of working effectively with others;
- othe ability to communicate effectively with both colleagues and patients;
- oinitiative and the ability to deal effectively with pressure and/or challenge
- oan understanding of the principles of equality and diversity
Probity
Essential
- The applicant must demonstrate appropriate professional behaviour, i.e. integrity, honesty, confidentiality as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2006)
- The applicant must have criminal records clearance at the appropriate level subject to prevailing UK legislation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- The applicant must have achieved a primary medical qualification as recognised by the General Medical Council (GMC) and have current Full Registration with the GMC.
Desirable
Clinical Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- The applicant must be familiar with and be able to demonstrate an understanding of the major principles of the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2006) including: oGood clinical care
- oMaintaining good medical practice
- oTeaching and training, appraising and assessing
- oRelationships with patients, and can apply this understanding
- oWorking with colleagues, and can apply this understanding
- oProbity and Health
Language & Communication Skills
Essential
- The applicant musthave demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in paragraph 22 of the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2006)
Attributes
Essential
- The applicant must demonstrate: oan understanding of the importance of the patient as the central focus of care;
- othe ability to prioritise tasks and information appropriately
- oan understanding of the importance of working effectively with others;
- othe ability to communicate effectively with both colleagues and patients;
- oinitiative and the ability to deal effectively with pressure and/or challenge
- oan understanding of the principles of equality and diversity
Probity
Essential
- The applicant must demonstrate appropriate professional behaviour, i.e. integrity, honesty, confidentiality as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2006)
- The applicant must have criminal records clearance at the appropriate level subject to prevailing UK legislation.
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).
