Job summary
University Hospitals Birmingham Foundation Trust (UHB) is recruiting a 12m clinical fellow for Haematology specialising in Myeloma, to join their dynamic team.
The appointee should be able to demonstrate experience and specific interest in the management of patients with multiple myeloma and other plasma cell disorders. The successful candidate will attend the weekly myeloma pre-clinic meeting, the myeloma section of the Thursday afternoon haemato-oncology MDT, monthly regional myeloma MDTs and participate in 1-2 myeloma clinics per week. There will also be the opportunity of the appointee to participate or sit in as an observer in some regional amyloid centre clinics if this is an area of special interest for them.
The UHB myeloma team has a very active trials portfolio, including several trials where bispecific antibodies are being delivered (MagnetisMM-32, MagnetisMM-16, MagnetisMM-7, MajesTEC-7 and MajesTEC-9). The appointee will be encouraged to play a significant role in the care of myeloma patients participating in myeloma clinical trials and the development of clinical practice founded on evidence-based medicine. The appointee will also be encouraged to attend the quarterly myeloma clinical trials portfolio update meetings.
There are no fixed inpatient commitments as part of this post, but the appointee would be expected to review patients who are admitted with complications related to bispecific antibody therapy on an as required
Main duties of the job
The appointee will be required to collect data on all multiple myeloma patients being treated with bispecific antibody treatments at UHB. The key aims of this audit data will be to assess the efficiency (bed day savings), clinical safety (reduction in hospital acquired infections, rate, severity grading and treatment of patients who develop CRS and ICANS) and patients experience during treatment with bispecific antibody therapy in patients treated on our ambulatory pathway with prophylactic Tocilizumab compared to patients completing inpatient loading.
The appointee will be required to play an appropriate part in the clinical governance and to present the audit findings to the Haematology department. The appointee will also be expected to assist in the development of an standard operating procedure for haematology-led initiation and monitoring of immunoglobulin replacement therapy for myeloma patients being treated with bispecific antibody treatments.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Supervisory, Teaching and Training Responsibilities
The appointee will be expected to maintain an up-to-date portfolio of mandatory training and GCP training.
Appraisal, Revalidation and CPD
The appointee will be required to have annual appraisal and engage in the revalidation process. They must participate in CPD and maintain the relevant skills for safely and effectively completing their clinical duties.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Supervisory, Teaching and Training Responsibilities
The appointee will be expected to maintain an up-to-date portfolio of mandatory training and GCP training.
Appraisal, Revalidation and CPD
The appointee will be required to have annual appraisal and engage in the revalidation process. They must participate in CPD and maintain the relevant skills for safely and effectively completing their clinical duties.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Full registration with the GMC with licence to practice
- *Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies or equivalent in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice
- *Eligibility to live and work in the UK
- *Medical Degree from a recognised University
- *A minimum of 4 years full-time post graduate training (its equivalent gained on a part time basis) or equivalent experience and competencies
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the management of patients with haematological malignancies and general haematology.
- Knowledge of the processes and function of clinical governance.
- Ability to work in a team.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English and ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, carers and other health professionals.
- Participation in teaching activities
- Knowledge of clinical research
- Commitment to continuing personal development and medical education
- Computer Skills
Desirable
- * Understands the importance of communication within a clinical setting
- * Time management skills
- * Haematology experience and ability or eligible for chemotherapy prescribing
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Full registration with the GMC with licence to practice
- *Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies or equivalent in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice
- *Eligibility to live and work in the UK
- *Medical Degree from a recognised University
- *A minimum of 4 years full-time post graduate training (its equivalent gained on a part time basis) or equivalent experience and competencies
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the management of patients with haematological malignancies and general haematology.
- Knowledge of the processes and function of clinical governance.
- Ability to work in a team.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English and ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, carers and other health professionals.
- Participation in teaching activities
- Knowledge of clinical research
- Commitment to continuing personal development and medical education
- Computer Skills
Desirable
- * Understands the importance of communication within a clinical setting
- * Time management skills
- * Haematology experience and ability or eligible for chemotherapy prescribing
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).
