Job summary
An
exciting opportunity has arisen to be a key member of the Haematology team in
Bexley Wing at St. Jamess Hospital site, covering inpatient care and gaining
experience across a wide range of Haematological subspecialty areas including
myeloma, chronic lymphoproliferative disorders, high grade lymphomas, autologous and allogeneic stem cell
transplant, acute and chronic leukaemias, and CAR-T therapy.
To
further develop interests in the above areas and to participate in the
relevant MDTs.
The
candidate is expected to be able to work at SHO level (FY2 and above).
This
is an outstanding opportunity for an initial 12 month post without out of
hours/on call commitments. However there may be opportunities to undertake
out of hours/on call work when vacant shifts require locum cover.
Main duties of the job
Attend
daily morning handover.
Review
and manage inpatients and attend ward rounds on the haematology wards working
with different subspecialty teams - myeloid, bone marrow transplant,
lymphoma, myeloma, chronic lymphoproliferative disorders, haemostasis &
thrombosis.
To
be part of the inpatient team working together with members of the MDT -
consultants, physician associates, SAS doctors, STRs, IMT, Foundation Year
doctors, nurse specialists etc.
Assess
patients attending the haematology assessment unit acutely.
See
patients on the day unit and chemo unit when required.
About us
The
Haematology team is a large multidisciplinary team and is part of the
Oncology Clinical Services Unit (CSU)
at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. We are based within Bexley Wing at St
James University Hospital and provide inpatient, day case, and outpatient
care to adult haematology patients covering malignant and non-malignant
haematology, bone marrow transplant, immune effector cell therapy, and
clinical trials. There is also a Teenage and Young Adult Unit.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'
members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts
are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the
shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this
process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any
questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
INFORMATION
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
An
exciting opportunity has arisen for a Junior Clinical Fellow post to join the
Haematology Department at the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT). This
will be a 12 month post. This post is to deliver care to adult Haematology
patients in the inpatient setting.
MEDICAL
STAFF IN THE DEPARTMENT
Dr
Manish Jain - Head of Department
Dr
Chris Parrish, Dr Mary Owen, Dr Chun Teh, Dr Simon Bulley, Dr Anjum Khan -
Consultant Haematologists
KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Please
see Person Specification
DUTIES
OF THE POST
To
be a key member of the haematology teams covering inpatient care and gaining
experience across a wide range of haematological subspecialty areas including
myeloma, chronic lymphoproliferative disorders, high grade lymphomas, autologous and allogeneic stem cell transplant,
acute and chronic leukaemias, and CAR-T therapy.
To
further develop interests in the above areas and to participate in the
relevant MDTs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
INFORMATION
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
An
exciting opportunity has arisen for a Junior Clinical Fellow post to join the
Haematology Department at the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT). This
will be a 12 month post. This post is to deliver care to adult Haematology
patients in the inpatient setting.
MEDICAL
STAFF IN THE DEPARTMENT
Dr
Manish Jain - Head of Department
Dr
Chris Parrish, Dr Mary Owen, Dr Chun Teh, Dr Simon Bulley, Dr Anjum Khan -
Consultant Haematologists
KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Please
see Person Specification
DUTIES
OF THE POST
To
be a key member of the haematology teams covering inpatient care and gaining
experience across a wide range of haematological subspecialty areas including
myeloma, chronic lymphoproliferative disorders, high grade lymphomas, autologous and allogeneic stem cell transplant,
acute and chronic leukaemias, and CAR-T therapy.
To
further develop interests in the above areas and to participate in the
relevant MDTs.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Acute care safe: up-to-date ALS.
- Relevant specialty clinical knowledge: capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job,
- Clinical judgement: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need.
- Practical skills: shows aptitude for practical skills, required in the job.
- Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job.
- Effective communication skills: demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication and capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation.
- Empathy and sensitivity: capacity to listen and take in others perspectives.
- Works in partnership with patients: always considers patients preferences when discussing treatment options.
- Team working: demonstrated experience working in a team, values the input of other professionals in the team.
- Managing others & team involvement: capacity to work co-operatively with others and demonstrate leadership when appropriate. Capacity to work effectively in multi-professional teams.
Experience
Essential
- Clinical governance: Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems. Demonstrates awareness of good decision making. Aware of own limitations. Track record of engaging in clinical governance: reporting errors, learning from errors.
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment.
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice including:
- good clinical care
- maintaining good medical practice
- good relationships and communication with patients
- good working relationships with colleagues
- good teaching and training
- professional behaviour and probity
- delivery of good acute clinical care
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation Year 1 (FY1) competences at time of application and likelihood of achieving (or already achieved) FY2 competences by the start date of the post (see notes). Eligi
- Applicants knowledge is up to date and fit to practise safely
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, which could be demonstrated.
- applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English
- applicants have scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or equivalent equal to those required for recruitment to MMC specialty training programmes.
- If applicants believe that they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of the examples they need to provide evidence (see notes).
Other criteria (optional) eg practical skills or Additional Requirements
Essential
- Audit: evidence of active participation in audit.
- Professional integrity and respect for others: capacity to take responsibility for own actions and demonstrate a non-judgmental approach towards others. Displays honesty, integrity, awareness of confidentiality and ethical issues.
- Learning and personal development: demonstrates interest in the specialty required for the job. Demonstrates a commitment to maintaining professional skills and knowledge relevant to the job (see note
- Demonstrates a willingness to fully engage in appraisal. Self-awareness and ability to accept and learn from feedback.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Acute care safe: up-to-date ALS.
- Relevant specialty clinical knowledge: capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job,
- Clinical judgement: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need.
- Practical skills: shows aptitude for practical skills, required in the job.
- Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job.
- Effective communication skills: demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication and capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation.
- Empathy and sensitivity: capacity to listen and take in others perspectives.
- Works in partnership with patients: always considers patients preferences when discussing treatment options.
- Team working: demonstrated experience working in a team, values the input of other professionals in the team.
- Managing others & team involvement: capacity to work co-operatively with others and demonstrate leadership when appropriate. Capacity to work effectively in multi-professional teams.
Experience
Essential
- Clinical governance: Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems. Demonstrates awareness of good decision making. Aware of own limitations. Track record of engaging in clinical governance: reporting errors, learning from errors.
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment.
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice including:
- good clinical care
- maintaining good medical practice
- good relationships and communication with patients
- good working relationships with colleagues
- good teaching and training
- professional behaviour and probity
- delivery of good acute clinical care
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation Year 1 (FY1) competences at time of application and likelihood of achieving (or already achieved) FY2 competences by the start date of the post (see notes). Eligi
- Applicants knowledge is up to date and fit to practise safely
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, which could be demonstrated.
- applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English
- applicants have scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or equivalent equal to those required for recruitment to MMC specialty training programmes.
- If applicants believe that they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of the examples they need to provide evidence (see notes).
Other criteria (optional) eg practical skills or Additional Requirements
Essential
- Audit: evidence of active participation in audit.
- Professional integrity and respect for others: capacity to take responsibility for own actions and demonstrate a non-judgmental approach towards others. Displays honesty, integrity, awareness of confidentiality and ethical issues.
- Learning and personal development: demonstrates interest in the specialty required for the job. Demonstrates a commitment to maintaining professional skills and knowledge relevant to the job (see note
- Demonstrates a willingness to fully engage in appraisal. Self-awareness and ability to accept and learn from feedback.
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).
