Paediatric Non-Malignant Haematology Clinical Fellow

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

The post is an appointment for a 12 month fixed term contract as a Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Non-Malignant Haematology at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust.

The clinical duties of the post include the following:

The post holder's primary duty will be to take part in the haematology service, supporting the patients, experienced nursing staff and consultants in delivering a tertiary paediatric haematology service. The clinical fellow will not be based on an inpatient ward and will primarily work within the Non-Malignant service reviewing haematology outpatients and coordinating their care both within Alder Hey and at their local trusts.

Main duties of the job

Attend regular local Non Malignant Haematology MDT
Attend regular regional Non Malignant Haematology MDT for haemoglobinopathy and haemophilia
Attend consultant led non-malignant haematology in-patient ward rounds
Participate in non-malignant haematology clinics, including general haematology and specialist areas eg haemophilia and haemoglobinopathy clinics
Support review of ad hoc patients attending day care or the haematology treatment room
Perform lumbar punctures and administer IT therapy on a 1 in 8 basis as part of the theatre rota
Perform bone marrow aspirates and trephines on a 1 in 8 basis as part of the theatre rota

They will share in the day-to-day supervision of junior medical staff in the department.

They will undertake to deputise from time to time for absent colleagues and undertake to perform additional duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.

Depending on the interests of the applicant, we can offer additional experience with leukaemia outpatients including leukaemia clinic, leukaemia MDT and daycare review. This can be negotiated with the post holder. It is not envisaged that this is required from the applicant for this post.

About us

As one of Europe's biggest and busiest children's hospitals, at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, we treat everything from common illnesses to highly complex and specialist conditions.In addition to our main hospital site, we offer paediatric services at a number of community sites and hold local clinics across Merseyside, Cumbria, Shropshire, Wales and the Isle of Man. We also provide specialist inpatient care for children with complex mental health needs in our recently relocated and newly opened state of the art facility.

Alder Hey has a thriving research portfolio and leads research into children's medicines, infection, inflammation and oncology. We are becoming recognised as one of the world's leaders in children's healthcare and research. We contribute to public health, lead cutting-edge research and teach the next generation of children's specialists. Alongside this is ourInnovation Hub, a dedicated space where clinicians and industries can come together to create new products and technologies.

We know that a children's hospital is different and that our job is more than just treating an illness. To us, every child is an individual. As well as giving them the very best care, we set out to make them feel happy, safe and confident as they play, learn and grow. At Alder Hey we are here to look after a child and their family and that includes mums, dads, brothers and sisters.

Date posted

28 May 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£55,329 to £63,152 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

411-MED-24-6200923

Job locations

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Eaton Road

Liverpool

L12 2AP

Job description

Job responsibilities

Other Duties

Organisation of elective surgical procedures
Coordination of elective procedures eg automated red cell exchange
Follow-up and review of investigations and results
Administration and correspondence related to patients
Letters and correspondence from clinics and inpatients
Regular audit
Undertaking work related to clinical governance and patient safety within the team
Teaching medical students and junior doctors
Weekend daytime working with compensatory rest days and on-call supplement (see below).

Job description

Job responsibilities

Other Duties

Organisation of elective surgical procedures
Coordination of elective procedures eg automated red cell exchange
Follow-up and review of investigations and results
Administration and correspondence related to patients
Letters and correspondence from clinics and inpatients
Regular audit
Undertaking work related to clinical governance and patient safety within the team
Teaching medical students and junior doctors
Weekend daytime working with compensatory rest days and on-call supplement (see below).

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GMC registered

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GMC registered

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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