Job summary
This post provides an exciting opportunity to gain experience in the management of patients with acute and chronic leukaemias.The post holder will work within the leukaemia team based in the Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre (BHOC). Duties will cover all aspects of the care of patients with leukaemias including diagnosis, primary therapy and relapse therapy. Close working with the clinical trials team for management of patients in clinical trials will be expected. The post holder will be encouraged to do research projects/ audits for presentations at conferences and for publications.The job is based in the Bristol Haematology Unit which comprises a 23 bedded in-patient unit and day unit area. There is additionally a large out-patient department and a Teenage and Young Adult Unit within the BHOC.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work within the leukaemia team based in the Bristol Haematology Unit.
The appointee will attend the weekly leukaemia clinic, leukaemia chemotherapy clinic and will contribute to the diagnostic and therapeutic pathway of new acute leukaemias. The post holder will also be responsible for the review of patients with leukaemia who are undergoing treatment i.e ambulatory care or attending for emergency review. The Bristol Haematology Unit manages intensive induction and salvage chemotherapy for acute leukaemias. In addition the unit is a regional referral centre for allogeneic stem cell transplantation.
There is an extensive research portfolio in leukaemias with high recruitment rate into national and international trials. There are strong links with the UK NCRI working groups in leukaemias and there will be an opportunity to take on research or audit projects. Protected time for the purpose of research will be provided.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, with a workforce of over 13,000 staff and 100+ different clinical services across 10 sites, serving a population of over 500,000 people across Bristol and Weston.UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to patients. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust,committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact.
Join us and you can enjoy city living, be in the countryside or by the seaside, with easy access to all the South Westoffers. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
As an equal opportunities employer, actively working towards a diverse workforce, we aim to create aworkforce that represents the diversity of our community and are committed to designing our services around the needs of patients and their loved ones. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post is ideal for haematology trainees at the end of their training or as an Out Of Program training experience. Please note that the post is planned to start in September 2022 and is a full time or maximum part time.
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post is ideal for haematology trainees at the end of their training or as an Out Of Program training experience. Please note that the post is planned to start in September 2022 and is a full time or maximum part time.
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- -Registration With GMC
- -MBBS or equivalent
- -MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- -Bone marrow stem cell transplantation
- -Haematology
- -General adult medicine (minimum 2 years)
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- -Computer skills. Able to use Microsoft Office, e-mail, internet, PACS
- -Able to undertake and to delegate responsibility
- -Ability to cope with stress
- -Good communication skills
- -Able to work in a multi-disciplinary team
- -Knowledge of principles of Audit and willingness to participate in projects
Behaviours and Values
Essential
- Supportive
- Respectful
- Innovative
- Collaborative
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- -Registration With GMC
- -MBBS or equivalent
- -MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- -Bone marrow stem cell transplantation
- -Haematology
- -General adult medicine (minimum 2 years)
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- -Computer skills. Able to use Microsoft Office, e-mail, internet, PACS
- -Able to undertake and to delegate responsibility
- -Ability to cope with stress
- -Good communication skills
- -Able to work in a multi-disciplinary team
- -Knowledge of principles of Audit and willingness to participate in projects
Behaviours and Values
Essential
- Supportive
- Respectful
- Innovative
- Collaborative
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).
