Job summary
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 around 20 consultant staff and up to 12 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.
The
appointee will work alongside the middle grade staff on the registrar rota,
covering both inpatient
and outpatient work and with an approximately 1:8 weekend work.
There
will be opportunity to rotate through a variety of subspecialty areas within
Haematology over
the 12 month locum period, gaining experience in the inpatient
and outpatient management of patients with myeloid and lymphoid malignancies, myeloma, patients undergoing autologous and allogeneic
stem celltransplantation,
and patients with non-malignant haematological conditions.
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.
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
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 atmiddle
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 trainingregistrars
and 3 specialty doctors as well as FY/IMT trainees, Physician Associates, and
Advanced Clinical Practitioners. The department and its staffing is
described in more detail at the end of this job description.
MEDICAL
STAFF IN THE DEPARTMENT
In
addition to the consultants listed below, there are 7 other consultants who
have a primary responsibility to the Haematological Malignancy Diagnostic
Service (HMDS), 5 of whom also have clinical sessions (Dr Roger Owen, Dr Cathy
Burton, Dr Catherine Cargo, Dr Alesia Khan and Dr Anita Sarma).
In
addition, the department is supported by:
12
Specialist registrars (StR)
3
Specialty doctors (one in haemostasis)
6
FY2 / CT1+2 (medical trainees on rotation)
8
Clinical Nurse Specialists in Lymphoma/Myeloma/leukaemia/BMT
4
Clinical Nurse Specialists in PNH
2
Clinical Nurse Specialists in Haemophilia (adult)
2
Clinical Nurse Specialists in Haemophilia (Paediatric)
2.2
Clinical Nurse Specialists in Anticoagulation
3
Physician Associates
DUTIES
OF THE POST
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).
The
appointee will participate in the investigation and management of patients with
haematological disorders in collaboration with colleagues. The successful candidate would have the
opportunity to develop a degree of subspecialty interest if desired but this is
not essential.
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 1-in-8 weekend work. The
appointee will have the opportunity to rotate through a variety of subspecialty areas
within haematology, in a similar way to our StR trainees, 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.
The
appointee will also participate in the regular bone marrow biopsy (aspirate and
trephine) and in the rathecal chemotherapy lists in the day unit.
Assessment
and review of patients attending our chemotherapy suite and our supportive
therapy and ambulatory care facilities (i.e. all day care areas) also forms
part of the clinical duties for these posts and this may include review of
patients undergoing therapeutic apheresis and stem cell collection procedures,
which are performed adjacent to our day care area under the auspices of NHSBT.
Involvement
in laboratory haematology will be encouraged but is not essential depending on
the experience and interest of candidates; however clinical advice and liaison
regarding haematological laboratory enquiries from around the hospital (e.g.
interpreting abnormal blood parameters) will be part of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
INFORMATION
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
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 atmiddle
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 trainingregistrars
and 3 specialty doctors as well as FY/IMT trainees, Physician Associates, and
Advanced Clinical Practitioners. The department and its staffing is
described in more detail at the end of this job description.
MEDICAL
STAFF IN THE DEPARTMENT
In
addition to the consultants listed below, there are 7 other consultants who
have a primary responsibility to the Haematological Malignancy Diagnostic
Service (HMDS), 5 of whom also have clinical sessions (Dr Roger Owen, Dr Cathy
Burton, Dr Catherine Cargo, Dr Alesia Khan and Dr Anita Sarma).
In
addition, the department is supported by:
12
Specialist registrars (StR)
3
Specialty doctors (one in haemostasis)
6
FY2 / CT1+2 (medical trainees on rotation)
8
Clinical Nurse Specialists in Lymphoma/Myeloma/leukaemia/BMT
4
Clinical Nurse Specialists in PNH
2
Clinical Nurse Specialists in Haemophilia (adult)
2
Clinical Nurse Specialists in Haemophilia (Paediatric)
2.2
Clinical Nurse Specialists in Anticoagulation
3
Physician Associates
DUTIES
OF THE POST
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).
The
appointee will participate in the investigation and management of patients with
haematological disorders in collaboration with colleagues. The successful candidate would have the
opportunity to develop a degree of subspecialty interest if desired but this is
not essential.
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 1-in-8 weekend work. The
appointee will have the opportunity to rotate through a variety of subspecialty areas
within haematology, in a similar way to our StR trainees, 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.
The
appointee will also participate in the regular bone marrow biopsy (aspirate and
trephine) and in the rathecal chemotherapy lists in the day unit.
Assessment
and review of patients attending our chemotherapy suite and our supportive
therapy and ambulatory care facilities (i.e. all day care areas) also forms
part of the clinical duties for these posts and this may include review of
patients undergoing therapeutic apheresis and stem cell collection procedures,
which are performed adjacent to our day care area under the auspices of NHSBT.
Involvement
in laboratory haematology will be encouraged but is not essential depending on
the experience and interest of candidates; however clinical advice and liaison
regarding haematological laboratory enquiries from around the hospital (e.g.
interpreting abnormal blood parameters) will be part of the role.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Acute care safe: up-to-date ALS.
- Relevant specialty clinical knowledge: capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job,
- Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need.
- Shows aptitude for practical skills, required in the job. Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job.
- Adequate experience in an acute medical hospital setting.
- Evidence of experience in clinical haematology. Experience working with patients receiving systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT)
- Experience in Lumbar puncture/ intrathecal chemotherapy administration
- Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems.
- Demonstrates awareness of good decision making.
- Aware of own limitations.Equality and diversity: promotes equality and values diversity
- Track record of engaging in clinical governance: reporting errors, learning from errors.
- Evidence of active participation in audit .Flexible approach to work: able to adapt and work with employers to deliver improved patient care.
- Evidence of interest and experience in teaching where required in the job
- Demonstrated experience working in a team, values the input of other professionals in the team.
- Capacity to work co-operatively with others and demonstrate leadership when appropriate
- Capacity to work effectively in multi-professional teams.
- Problem solving & decision making: capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems & make decisions.
Desirable
- ALS instructors certificate Out of hours experience relevant to the job.
- Specialty knowledge exam
- Experience in Bone Marrow biopsy
- Experience prescribing SACT, monitoring and managing side effects.
- Demonstrates understanding of the principles of research, evidence of relevant academic and research achievements
- Evidence of experience in teaching where required in the job.
- Experience in leadership
- Experience working within an NHS organisation
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification MRCP part 1
- Eligibility to work in the UK. Full registration with the GMC and license to practise.
- Evidence of achievement of core medical capabilities or equivalent.
- 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
Desirable
- MRCP (full diploma), FRCPath or past thereof or equivalent
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Demonstrates interest in the specialty required for the job
- Demonstrates a commitment to maintaining professional skills and knowledge relevant to the job
- Demonstrates a willingness to fully engage in appraisal.
- Self-awareness and ability to accept and learn from feedback.
- 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
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Acute care safe: up-to-date ALS.
- Relevant specialty clinical knowledge: capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job,
- Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need.
- Shows aptitude for practical skills, required in the job. Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job.
- Adequate experience in an acute medical hospital setting.
- Evidence of experience in clinical haematology. Experience working with patients receiving systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT)
- Experience in Lumbar puncture/ intrathecal chemotherapy administration
- Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems.
- Demonstrates awareness of good decision making.
- Aware of own limitations.Equality and diversity: promotes equality and values diversity
- Track record of engaging in clinical governance: reporting errors, learning from errors.
- Evidence of active participation in audit .Flexible approach to work: able to adapt and work with employers to deliver improved patient care.
- Evidence of interest and experience in teaching where required in the job
- Demonstrated experience working in a team, values the input of other professionals in the team.
- Capacity to work co-operatively with others and demonstrate leadership when appropriate
- Capacity to work effectively in multi-professional teams.
- Problem solving & decision making: capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems & make decisions.
Desirable
- ALS instructors certificate Out of hours experience relevant to the job.
- Specialty knowledge exam
- Experience in Bone Marrow biopsy
- Experience prescribing SACT, monitoring and managing side effects.
- Demonstrates understanding of the principles of research, evidence of relevant academic and research achievements
- Evidence of experience in teaching where required in the job.
- Experience in leadership
- Experience working within an NHS organisation
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification MRCP part 1
- Eligibility to work in the UK. Full registration with the GMC and license to practise.
- Evidence of achievement of core medical capabilities or equivalent.
- 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
Desirable
- MRCP (full diploma), FRCPath or past thereof or equivalent
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Demonstrates interest in the specialty required for the job
- Demonstrates a commitment to maintaining professional skills and knowledge relevant to the job
- Demonstrates a willingness to fully engage in appraisal.
- Self-awareness and ability to accept and learn from feedback.
- 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
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).
