Job summary
We are looking to appoint a Haematologist with interests in Malignant Haematology and Transplantation and Cellular Therapy, full time, to The Christie Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Clinical responsibilities will be at The Christie Hospital. Existing opportunities for Research and Education. Candidates who are unable, for personal reasons, to work full-time are eligible to apply and, if successful, modification of job content will be discussed on a personal basis, in consultation with consultant colleagues.
Main duties of the job
Clinical activities are centred on management of patients with malignant haematological conditions.
The post includes consultant level on-call commitment, as well as contribution to the consultant inpatient attending rota.
Applicants should demonstrate ability to work with patients of all ages. Experience in the management of adolescents and young adult patients with haematological malignancies, or patients with inherited / acquired bone marrow failure syndromes is desirable. Job planning will be developed in line with the interests of the successful candidate.
The post holder will be supported/encouraged to develop a clinical research portfolio aligning with their area of clinical expertise and will have the opportunity to contribute to existing departmental clinical trials activity.
About us
The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country. We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post is to act as Specialist Doctor in Haematology with the key responsibilities.
- Lead for the Intrathecal chemotherapy service
- Lead for patients with chromosomal fragility syndromes
- Core Member of the Teenage and Young Adult Service MDT
- Member of the Lymphoid Malignancy team.
Clinical activities are centred on management of patients with malignant haematological conditions.
The post holder will be expected to develop an independent patient caseload and provide robust clinical oversight and leadership in management of their patient cohort. Successful candidate would be expected to be able to work flexibly within a weekly schedule which will include outpatient clinics, MDT meetings, patient-related administration and supporting professional activities (SPAs).
Applicants should demonstrate ability to work with patients over the age of 16 including adolescents and young adult patients.
The post holder would be expected to demonstrate senior leadership qualities and contribute actively to leadership opportunities within the department. With the gradual expansion of departmental clinical activity, opportunity currently exists to provide leadership/service transformation in relation to departmental intrathecal chemotherapy provision for the appropriate candidate. Involvement in service transformation would be recognized in future job planning discussions and appropriate SPA allowance credited.
The post holder would demonstrate robust communication and inter-personal skills and would be encouraged to provide clinical supervision/mentorship to existing haematology trainees within the department, as well as additional junior medical staff. The successful candidate would display organizational efficiency, providing clinical leadership in the co-ordination of haematology clinical cover/on call rota requirements with support from existing clinical service management staff, and in addition would be expected to supervise, guide, and teach junior medical team members in such skills as time management and team working.
A detailed job plan will be available for discussion and will allow for changing service priorities and individual development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post is to act as Specialist Doctor in Haematology with the key responsibilities.
- Lead for the Intrathecal chemotherapy service
- Lead for patients with chromosomal fragility syndromes
- Core Member of the Teenage and Young Adult Service MDT
- Member of the Lymphoid Malignancy team.
Clinical activities are centred on management of patients with malignant haematological conditions.
The post holder will be expected to develop an independent patient caseload and provide robust clinical oversight and leadership in management of their patient cohort. Successful candidate would be expected to be able to work flexibly within a weekly schedule which will include outpatient clinics, MDT meetings, patient-related administration and supporting professional activities (SPAs).
Applicants should demonstrate ability to work with patients over the age of 16 including adolescents and young adult patients.
The post holder would be expected to demonstrate senior leadership qualities and contribute actively to leadership opportunities within the department. With the gradual expansion of departmental clinical activity, opportunity currently exists to provide leadership/service transformation in relation to departmental intrathecal chemotherapy provision for the appropriate candidate. Involvement in service transformation would be recognized in future job planning discussions and appropriate SPA allowance credited.
The post holder would demonstrate robust communication and inter-personal skills and would be encouraged to provide clinical supervision/mentorship to existing haematology trainees within the department, as well as additional junior medical staff. The successful candidate would display organizational efficiency, providing clinical leadership in the co-ordination of haematology clinical cover/on call rota requirements with support from existing clinical service management staff, and in addition would be expected to supervise, guide, and teach junior medical team members in such skills as time management and team working.
A detailed job plan will be available for discussion and will allow for changing service priorities and individual development.
Person Specification
Attainments
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice.
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent.
- Keeps up to date with current research and best practice in the individual's specific area of practice, through appropriate continuing professional development activities and their own independent study and reflection.
- Critically appraises and understands the relevance of the literature, conducting literature searches and reviews; disseminates best practice including from quality improvement projects.
- Locates and uses clinical guidelines appropriately.
- Communicates and interprets research evidence in a meaningful way for patients to support shared decision-making.
Desirable
- FRCPath (Haematology) or equivalent
Training & Education.
Essential
- Critically assesses own learning needs and ensures a personal development plan reflects both clinical practice and the relevant generic capabilities to lead and develop services.
- Promotes and participates in individual and team learning; supporting the educational needs of individuals and teams for uni-professional, multidisciplinary and interprofessional learning.
- Can act as a role model, educator, supervisor, coach or mentor for medical and non-medical practitioners. Plans and provides effective teaching and training activities as required by the role.
Experience
Essential
- 12 years postgraduate medical work including a minimum of 6 years within malignany haematology and stem cell transplantation at specialty doctor/SAS grade level or equivalent.
Desirable
- Experience in the management of adolescents and young adult patients with haematological malignancies, or patients with inherited / acquired bone marrow failure syndromes.
Personal Skills
Essential
- Practices with the professional values and behaviors expected of all doctors as set out in GMC Good Medical Practice and the Generic Professional Capabilities Framework.
- Demonstrates the underpinning subject-specific competences i.e, knowledge, skills and behaviors relevant to the role setting and scope.
- Evaluates and audits own and others' clinical practice and acts on the findings.
Person Specification
Attainments
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice.
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent.
- Keeps up to date with current research and best practice in the individual's specific area of practice, through appropriate continuing professional development activities and their own independent study and reflection.
- Critically appraises and understands the relevance of the literature, conducting literature searches and reviews; disseminates best practice including from quality improvement projects.
- Locates and uses clinical guidelines appropriately.
- Communicates and interprets research evidence in a meaningful way for patients to support shared decision-making.
Desirable
- FRCPath (Haematology) or equivalent
Training & Education.
Essential
- Critically assesses own learning needs and ensures a personal development plan reflects both clinical practice and the relevant generic capabilities to lead and develop services.
- Promotes and participates in individual and team learning; supporting the educational needs of individuals and teams for uni-professional, multidisciplinary and interprofessional learning.
- Can act as a role model, educator, supervisor, coach or mentor for medical and non-medical practitioners. Plans and provides effective teaching and training activities as required by the role.
Experience
Essential
- 12 years postgraduate medical work including a minimum of 6 years within malignany haematology and stem cell transplantation at specialty doctor/SAS grade level or equivalent.
Desirable
- Experience in the management of adolescents and young adult patients with haematological malignancies, or patients with inherited / acquired bone marrow failure syndromes.
Personal Skills
Essential
- Practices with the professional values and behaviors expected of all doctors as set out in GMC Good Medical Practice and the Generic Professional Capabilities Framework.
- Demonstrates the underpinning subject-specific competences i.e, knowledge, skills and behaviors relevant to the role setting and scope.
- Evaluates and audits own and others' clinical practice and acts on the findings.
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).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
