Job summary
This
is a full time appointment for a Trust Doctor in Clinical Haematology at St
Jamess Hospital. It is available from 15th June 2023 for an initial period of
12 months, with the possibility of extension.
The
post will form an integral part of the middle grade/StR rota in the Clinical
Haematology department in Leeds. This a large and diverse unit with an existing
medical team of 20 consultant staff and up to 10 training registrars as well as
FY/IMT trainees, Physician Associates, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, and SAS
doctors. There is a substantial specialist and subspecialist practice in all
aspects of haematological malignancy, general and benign haematology, cellular
therapy, and bone marrow transplantation, presenting many opportunities for
career development in all areas of the specialty.
Applicants
should have established skills in Clinical Haematology. Excellent communication
and team working skills, a strong commitment to teaching and service
development are essential.
Main duties of the job
The
appointee will participate in the investigation and management of patients with
haematological disorders in collaboration with colleagues. We are looking for
candidates who would be able to work alongside the middle grade staff on the
registrar rota, covering both inpatient and outpatient work, and who would
contribute to an approximately 1-in-10 on call rota supported by a named on
call consultant haematologist. The appointee will have the opportunity to
rotate through a variety of subspecialty areas within haematology, gaining
experience in the inpatient and outpatient management of patients with myeloid
and lymphoid malignancies, myeloma, patients undergoing autologous and
allogeneic stem cell transplantation, and patients with non-malignant
haematological conditions. They will also participate in the regular bone
marrow biopsy lists, assessment and review of patients attending chemotherapy
suite and our supportive therapy and ambulatory care.
About us
The
post-holder will be part of the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Haematology
team, supporting the Clinical Haematology service. The post is based almost
entirely at St Jamess Hospital but on rare occasions it may be necessary to
visit other trust sites (principally the Leeds General Infirmary).
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute
Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West
Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for
our patients.
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
The
department is seeking to appoint a full time Trust Doctor in Adult Clinical
Haematology to increase the capacity and continuity of our medical staffing at
middle grade / StR level. The post will be offered initially for a period of 12
months.
The
Haematology department in Leeds is a large and diverse unit, with 40 dedicated
inpatient beds on wards J88 and J89 and up to 20 additional haematology
inpatients on other wards, including a Teenage and Young Adult Unit. There is a
substantial specialist and subspecialist practice here in all aspects of
haematological malignancy, general and benign haematology, cell therapy and
bone
marrow transplantation, providing many opportunities for career development in
all areas of the specialty.
The
appointee will join a medical team of around 20 consultant staff, 12 training
registrars and 3 specialty doctors as well as FY/IMT trainees, Physician
Associates, and Advanced Clinical Practitioners. Some of the registrars are off
site in subspecialty training e.g. in paediatric haematology. The department
and its staffing is described in more detail at the end of this job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
department is seeking to appoint a full time Trust Doctor in Adult Clinical
Haematology to increase the capacity and continuity of our medical staffing at
middle grade / StR level. The post will be offered initially for a period of 12
months.
The
Haematology department in Leeds is a large and diverse unit, with 40 dedicated
inpatient beds on wards J88 and J89 and up to 20 additional haematology
inpatients on other wards, including a Teenage and Young Adult Unit. There is a
substantial specialist and subspecialist practice here in all aspects of
haematological malignancy, general and benign haematology, cell therapy and
bone
marrow transplantation, providing many opportunities for career development in
all areas of the specialty.
The
appointee will join a medical team of around 20 consultant staff, 12 training
registrars and 3 specialty doctors as well as FY/IMT trainees, Physician
Associates, and Advanced Clinical Practitioners. Some of the registrars are off
site in subspecialty training e.g. in paediatric haematology. The department
and its staffing is described in more detail at the end of this job description.
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- ALL sections of application form FULLY completed. Driver with a valid license (see notes)
- Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication and capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation. Capacity to listen and take in others perspectives.
- Equality and diversity: promotes equality and values diversity
- Always considers patients preferences when discussing treatment options. Always considers the full impact of clinical decisions on the patients, Practice shared decision making.
- Directs and supports patients to access the information they need to support decision making.
- Team working: demonstrated experience working in a team, values the input of other professionals in the team. Able to adapt and work with employers to deliver improved patient care.
- Capacity to work co-operatively with others and demonstrate leadership when appropriate. Capacity to work effectively in multi-professional teams.
- Capacity to operate under pressure. Demonstrates initiative and resilience to cope with setbacks & adapt to rapidly changing circumstances.
- Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems & make decisions.
- Capacity to organise oneself and prioritise own work. Demonstrates punctuality, preparation and self-discipline. Understands importance of information technology.
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification, MRCP
Desirable
- FRCPath or past thereof or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with patients receiving chemotherapy, including prescribing, monitoring and managing side effects.
- Demonstrates understanding of the principles of research, evidence of relevant academic and research achievements (see notes).
- Evidence of experience in teaching where required in the job.
- Specialty exams (see notes)
- Extracurricular activities / achievements relevant to the job
Desirable
- 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.
- Acute care safe: up-to-date ALS.
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.
- Evidence of achievement of ST1/CT1 competences in a relevant specialty at time of application and likelihood of achieving ST2/CT2 competences in a relevant specialty by the start date of the post.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- 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. Demonstrated by one of:
- applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English OR
- 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. OR
- 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).
- Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice).
Desirable
- Demonstrates skills needed for effective delegation within the team: 360 feedback
- Patient survey feedback and reflections (see notes)
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- 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.
- Acute care safe: up-to-date ALS.
Desirable
- ALS instructors certificate. Out of hours experience relevant to the job.
- Specialty knowledge exam. Experience in Bone Marrow procedures. Experience in Lumbar puncture procedures
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- ALL sections of application form FULLY completed. Driver with a valid license (see notes)
- Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication and capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation. Capacity to listen and take in others perspectives.
- Equality and diversity: promotes equality and values diversity
- Always considers patients preferences when discussing treatment options. Always considers the full impact of clinical decisions on the patients, Practice shared decision making.
- Directs and supports patients to access the information they need to support decision making.
- Team working: demonstrated experience working in a team, values the input of other professionals in the team. Able to adapt and work with employers to deliver improved patient care.
- Capacity to work co-operatively with others and demonstrate leadership when appropriate. Capacity to work effectively in multi-professional teams.
- Capacity to operate under pressure. Demonstrates initiative and resilience to cope with setbacks & adapt to rapidly changing circumstances.
- Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems & make decisions.
- Capacity to organise oneself and prioritise own work. Demonstrates punctuality, preparation and self-discipline. Understands importance of information technology.
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification, MRCP
Desirable
- FRCPath or past thereof or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with patients receiving chemotherapy, including prescribing, monitoring and managing side effects.
- Demonstrates understanding of the principles of research, evidence of relevant academic and research achievements (see notes).
- Evidence of experience in teaching where required in the job.
- Specialty exams (see notes)
- Extracurricular activities / achievements relevant to the job
Desirable
- 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.
- Acute care safe: up-to-date ALS.
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.
- Evidence of achievement of ST1/CT1 competences in a relevant specialty at time of application and likelihood of achieving ST2/CT2 competences in a relevant specialty by the start date of the post.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- 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. Demonstrated by one of:
- applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English OR
- 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. OR
- 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).
- Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice).
Desirable
- Demonstrates skills needed for effective delegation within the team: 360 feedback
- Patient survey feedback and reflections (see notes)
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- 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.
- Acute care safe: up-to-date ALS.
Desirable
- ALS instructors certificate. Out of hours experience relevant to the job.
- Specialty knowledge exam. Experience in Bone Marrow procedures. Experience in Lumbar puncture procedures
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).
