Junior Oncology Fellow

Job description

Job responsibilities

The JOF will join the existing Palatine ward TYA and Haematology clinical teams to support the both services in ensuring that all patients on the 31 bedded-ward have robust daily clinical cover.

Existing ward teams include 2 Haematology ST doctors, 1 TYA Oncology Senior clinical fellow, and 3 x ward-based IMTs. The Haematology service is supported by an attending consultant, with 2 scheduled consultant ward rounds per week and daily consultant level input as required. The TYA medical oncology service has 1 scheduled consultant ward round per week, with additional consultant level input as required. In addition to the TYA Oncology Senior Clinical Fellow based on Palatine ward, the TYA oncology service is also supported by the Adult medical oncology registrar on an as-required basis.

The TYA day unit (YOU) is comprised of 4 chairs and 2 beds. The unit supports TYA patients attending for elective out-patient chemotherapy or supportive care (e.g. blood transfusional support etc.) but will also be an assessment point for TYA patients attending on an as-required basis for clinical review due to specific patient/staff concerns, and for patients who require assessment/clerking prior to being admitted to Palatine ward for further treatment. It is currently supported by 1 x Haematology Senior Clinical Fellow, and the TYA Oncology Senior Clinical Fellow. There may be an ad-hoc requirement for the JOF to provide additional cover to this service, and also to the nurse-led ambulatory care unit on an as-required basis. The JOF will not be expected to prescribe chemotherapy. The JOF will not be expected to make treatment decisions without senior input/direction.

The appointee will be based at The Christie and in addition to the above, will require exceptional communication skills in order to work effectively/collaboratively within the broader teams, but also in order to engage and build up rapport with patients and their families undergoing complex oncology/Haematology treatments. The appointee will need good time management/organizational skills to prioritize the patient workload.

There will be an opportunity to attend the Haematology departmental weekly teaching sessions, and applicants will be encouraged to attend TYA meetings including the TYA psychosocial meeting and TYA MDT meetings.

Clinical

Provide medical cover for TYA oncology patients on Palatine Ward, under supervision of senior clinical fellow/TYA oncology consultants.

Provide medical cover for TYA and adult Haematology patients on Palatine Ward, under supervision of Haematology STs/Consultants.

Provide cross cover for TYA oncology and Haematology patients attending the Young Oncology day unit and Ambulatory Care Unit for planned medical review/blood test reviews/transfusion support/chemotherapy attendances as required.

Provide cover for non-scheduled emergency YOU Day Unit attendances when required, with appropriate senior level support.

To participate in Haematology/TYA outpatient clinics for enhanced learning.

To be given the opportunity to attend the weekly Principal Treatment Centre Network TYA MDT meeting.

To consider opportunities for career development through participation in departmental audit/service evaluation projects.

To undertake any other reasonable duties as necessary.

Patient care and communication

Be flexible, adaptable and communicate positively at all times.

Provide information at an appropriate level of understanding to ensure a patient and/or carer is fully informed at all stages of the pathway.

Liaise with members of the multidisciplinary team as appropriate

Communicate with patients, families and carers with empathy and reassurance.

Responsibility to safeguarding and promote the welfare of children and young people. To co-operate with other agencies to protect individual children and young people from harm.

Research, Audit and Quality Improvement

Have a sound knowledge of research governance, clinical governance, research ethics, and work within and comply with the principles of ICH GCP.

To support clinical audits, report results and where necessary, to implement change.

To encourage and facilitate the development of treatments by participation in specific clinical research projects.

Disseminate relevant research findings to colleagues and members of the health professions via presentation and publication.

Identify and engage with small tests of change in order to continually improve the quality and efficiency of care provide to patients.

Show flexibility and adaptability to learn new skills that may be associated with new clinical trials.

Contribute to the Trusts governance processes and framework.

This job description is not exhaustive and will be reviewed periodically to take into account changes and developments in service requirements. Any changes will be discussed fully with the post holder.

Continuing Professional Development

The Trust supports the requirements for continuing professional development (CPD) as laid down by the GMC and surgical colleges and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities.

Role Planning

Mon

Tues

Wed

Thurs

Fri

AM

Handover

Haem consultant Ward Round

Handover

Ward work

Handover

Ward work

8am teaching (optional)

Haematology

Grand round

TYA MDT

Ward work

PM

Ward work

Ward work

*TYA Oncology Ward round

Ward work

4pm weekend Haematology handover

*Availability for TYA ward rounds when required

Opportunity to attend clinics/Undertake audit work

Also provide TYA day unit reviews when required.

On call Commitments

This role does not require participation in the on-call rota.

Contacts

Arrangements to visit the hospital or to discuss the role further, may be made direct with:

Name &

Role Title

Email

Number

Dr Anna Castleton Consultant Haematologist/TYA Clinical Lead

anna.castleton@christie.nhs.uk

0161 446 3278

Service Manager

the-christie.haemsecretaries@nhs.net

0161 446 8638

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential for the post

Desirable for the post

METHOD OF ASSESSMENT

1. ATTAINMENTS

Educational

Qualifications

MRCP, CH or MRCP or MBBS or MBChb or equivalent

AF

Professional Qualifications

GMC registration

CE

2. TRAINING & EXPERIENCE

Minimum 1 year medical oncology and/or Haematology experience

Including managing the acutely unwell patient undergoing chemotherapy

Haematology and/or Oncology TYA practice

ALS

AF/I

Management / Audit

Interest in clinical Audit

Recent publications in peer-reviewed Journals

AF/I

3. TEACHING

Experience in teaching undergraduates

Experience in teaching postgraduates

AF/I

4. PERSONAL SKILLS

Acceptability

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Flexibility, commitment and compatibility with colleagues and multidisciplinary staff in the department.

Reliable work record

AF/I

5. CIRCUMSTANCES

Domicile

Within 30 minutes travel time to the hospital.

AF/I

Abbreviations for Methods of Assessment:

AF Application Form

I Interview

R References

CE Certification Evidence

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• MRCP, CH or MRCP or MBBS or MBChb or equivalent
• GMC registration
• Minimum 1 year medical oncology and/or Haematology experience Including managing the acutely unwell patient undergoing chemotherapy
• Interest in clinical Audit
• Experience in teaching undergraduates
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Flexibility, commitment and compatibility with colleagues and multidisciplinary staff in the department.
• Reliable work record
• Within 30 minutes travel time to the hospital.

Desirable

• Haematology and/or Oncology TYA practice ALS
• Recent publications in peer-reviewed Journals
• Experience in teaching postgraduates

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.

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

The Christie NHS FT

Address

Haematology Oncology - E00292

Manchester

M20 4BX

Employer's website

https://www.christie.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)