Job summary
University College London Hospitals is seeking to appoint a substantive 10 session Consultant Haematologist with a special interest in Cellular Immunotherapy and another haematology -oncological subspecialty, and a commitment to high quality patient care. This post will also be committed to developing the research portfolio and enhancing the national and international profile of the service.
Clinical work will be both outpatient-centred in the UCH Macmillan Cancer Centre and involve inpatient attending on a rotational basis. Participation in regional and national meetings is required, with the aim of developing a national profile. UCLH is expanding the role of Cellular Immuno therapy across disciplines, namely into solid tumours, rheumatology and neurology indications and the applicant will be expected to play a key role in the development and running of this service in close partnership with other stakeholders.
The potholder is expected to work to enhance the translational research opportunities within the field of cellular immunotherapy in conjunction with the UCL Cancer Institute and BRC. The post holder will also be expected to play a postgraduate educational role. Active participation in MDTs, early and late phase trials and facilitating patient care with referring centres is expected.
CV is required with the application.
Main duties of the job
The potholder will join the Cellular Immunotherapy service at UCLH working closely with the CAR-T service alongside Dr Claire Roddie, Dr Maeve O'Reilly and Dr Paul Maciocia. There are 3 Cell Therapy clinical nurse specialists (CNS), 3 Lymphoma stem cell/CAR-T CNS and 10 ATIMP clinical trials nurse/practitioners.
There is currently one weekly Cellular Therapy clinic on Mondays. The post holder will be expected to participate in another haem-once clinic weekly.
The leukaemia and lymphoma MDT meetings are currently held at 3.00-6.30pm on Thursday, with specific Cell Therapy and allow-SCT sections. BMT MDT also happens on Thursdays, 1.30-2.30.
We have a large and expanding clinical trials programme, with both commercial and academic Phase I, Phase II and RCT Phase III studies.
We have a strong national profile with many of our team active members of the NCRN sub groups and leading on a range of research projects and trials. We anticipate the the appointee will help to augment the profile of the department on the national and international stage.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
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University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
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National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
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Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
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University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
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Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
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University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
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The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
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University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for registration within six months of interview)
- Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
- Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
- MRCP or equivalent
- FRCPath or equivalent
Desirable
Clinical/ laboratory Experience
Essential
- Experience in diagnosing and managing haem-onc disorders
Desirable
- Experience in managing CAR T therapy
Teaching skill & experience
Essential
- Evidence of experience of teaching medical students and junior medical staff
Desirable
- Undertaken training as an educational supervisor
Audit Management & IT
Essential
- Participation in clinical audit and attendance at appropriate courses.
Research
Essential
- Familiarity with clinical trial methodology
- Evidence of research activity
- Evidence of GCP training
Desirable
- Research in relevant clinical field
- Evidence of first authored publications/peer reviewed publications
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for registration within six months of interview)
- Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
- Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
- MRCP or equivalent
- FRCPath or equivalent
Desirable
Clinical/ laboratory Experience
Essential
- Experience in diagnosing and managing haem-onc disorders
Desirable
- Experience in managing CAR T therapy
Teaching skill & experience
Essential
- Evidence of experience of teaching medical students and junior medical staff
Desirable
- Undertaken training as an educational supervisor
Audit Management & IT
Essential
- Participation in clinical audit and attendance at appropriate courses.
Research
Essential
- Familiarity with clinical trial methodology
- Evidence of research activity
- Evidence of GCP training
Desirable
- Research in relevant clinical field
- Evidence of first authored publications/peer reviewed publications
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
1 Grafton Way
London
WC1E 6AS
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
