Job summary
This post presents a unique and exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified individual to help shape the creation of a new Haemato-oncology Centre of Excellence with an embedded Programme of clinical research. It has been created as part of major strategic investment by Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust (CCC) and the University of Liverpool (UoL) to expand and develop Haemato-oncology as a research-focused clinical speciality within the Liverpool City Region. The investment coincides with the consolidation of Haemato-oncology services currently based at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital (RLUH) and Aintree University Hospital (AUH) and their relocation into the £162M new Clatterbridge Cancer Centre in central Liverpool (CCC-L). CCC-L is located directly adjacent to the new RLUH as well as the main UoL campus for biomedical research, thereby providing an unprecedented opportunity to integrate cutting-edge research into clinical and diagnostic cancer services.
The post includes the following key remits:
- To contribute to the delivery of the CCC Myeloma & MDS service.
- To contribute, and lead on clinical trials and research.
- To contribute to a high-quality, sustainable, integrated lymphoma service for North Mersey.
Main duties of the job
Contract Details
The successful applicant's primary employer will be the Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust.
Weekly Timetable of Commitments
This post will be based mainly on the Aintree hospital site with sessions and on-call work at CCCL. The notional job plan includes a total of 10 programmed activities (8.5 DCC (including 0.5 predictable on call) 1.5 core SPA, though some flexibility in PAs is negotiable. Clinical duties will include outpatient clinic work (myeloma and myeloid at both Aintree and Liverpool sites), haemato-oncology inreach and consultative work for Aintree site LUHFT, oversight of the busy haemato-oncology day unit, and participation in a shared on-call commitment covering CCCL (approximately 1:10). Formal laboratory sessions can be included depending on applicant interest.
On-call rota
The post holders will participate in the Consultant Haemato-oncology on-call rota, which is based at CCC/ LUHFT, with SpR operating a first on call system. This will be an approximately 1 in 12 on-call commitment. The on-call rota carries 0.5 PA for predictable on-call, and Category A supplement.
About us
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's leading providers of non-surgical cancer treatment, caring for a population of 2.4 million people across Cheshire & Merseyside, North Wales, the Isle of Man and parts of Lancashire.
Our flagship specialist cancer hospital opening in central Liverpool in June 2020, supported by our hospital on the Clatterbridge Health Park in Wirral providing outpatient cancer treatment and supportive care and our radiotherapy treatment centre on the Aintree Hospital site.Together, working across three sites and operating specialist chemotherapy clinics in four of Merseyside's district hospitals, we are able to deliver a comprehensive range of inpatient care, advanced radiotherapy, chemotherapy and other systemic anti-cancer therapies including gene therapies and immunotherapies. We also deliver a pioneering Treatment at Home and Work service; are the only facility in the UK providing low-energy proton beam therapy to treat rare eye cancers and host the region's Teenage and Young Adult Unit, (supported by the Teenage Cancer Trust).
Working with leading experts from The University of Liverpool and the Cancer Research UK Liverpool Cancer Trials Unit we strive to stay at the forefront of novel treatments and techniques to deliver more effective and personalised treatments than ever before.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES
The post has the following broad remits:
- To contribute to the delivery of the CCC Myeloma & MDS service. The appointee will work closely with other colleagues in these specialities to deliver efficient, high-quality care in the in-patient, out-patient and day-ward settings.
- To provide advice to clinicians at local and regional level. The appointee will establish effective channels of communication with referring clinicians throughout the region and link in with all relevant MDTs.
- To contribute to the development of a high-quality, sustainable, integrated lymphoma service for North Mersey. The appointee will be expected to play a leading role in planning and delivering the reconfiguration of Haematology services at Aintree University Hospital and Clatterbridge Cancer Centre. He/she will optimise the quality and efficiency of these key clinical services and ensure that relevant new developments are promptly implemented where appropriate
- To contribute to the leadership, management, development and delivery of the overall CCC Haemato-oncology service. The appointee will be expected to engage in discussions and initiatives that extend beyond his/her own area of specialist interest.
- To contribute to the regions Haemato-oncology research programme. The appointee will be expected to lead on lymphoma trials and engage more broadly with the Directorates wider research agenda.
- To contribute to the educational programmes for trainees. The appointee will be expected to inspire and educate junior doctors through a combination of formal and informal teaching and support Haematology Specialty Registrars preparing for the Part I and Part II of the FRCPath examination.
- To contribute to medical undergraduate teaching. The appointee will be expected to contribute to medical student placements at CCC. There may also be an opportunity to take on a teaching leadership role with the University of Liverpool Medical School.
- To secure approval from the CCC Drugs and Therapeutics Committee for relevant new drugs.
- To support supervision of junior doctors including appraisal and assessment.
- To participate in the Trusts annual appraisal and job planning processes.
- To contribute to clinical governance. The Trust is committed to the development of Clinical Governance. Each member of medical staff is expected to take an active role in clinical governance activities within their Directorate, and each Directorate has a Consultant nominated as Clinical Governance lead. The activities include (but are not restricted to) audit, incident reporting, review of complaints, risk management, CPD and Evidence Based Practice.
- To contribute to administrative activities within the Directorate. All consultants represent the Directorate on various committees within the Trust as well as taking responsibility for particular delegated areas according to their interests and availability. The Clinical Director is responsible for delegating these responsibilities and the post-holder should expect to be tasked with a formal administrative role.
The new post holder will be provided with office space and access to home working where appropriate. Personal computer, email address, full web access will be provided. Scanning and colour printing facilities are available. Medical secretarial support will be provided from within the Directorate Clerical Team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES
The post has the following broad remits:
- To contribute to the delivery of the CCC Myeloma & MDS service. The appointee will work closely with other colleagues in these specialities to deliver efficient, high-quality care in the in-patient, out-patient and day-ward settings.
- To provide advice to clinicians at local and regional level. The appointee will establish effective channels of communication with referring clinicians throughout the region and link in with all relevant MDTs.
- To contribute to the development of a high-quality, sustainable, integrated lymphoma service for North Mersey. The appointee will be expected to play a leading role in planning and delivering the reconfiguration of Haematology services at Aintree University Hospital and Clatterbridge Cancer Centre. He/she will optimise the quality and efficiency of these key clinical services and ensure that relevant new developments are promptly implemented where appropriate
- To contribute to the leadership, management, development and delivery of the overall CCC Haemato-oncology service. The appointee will be expected to engage in discussions and initiatives that extend beyond his/her own area of specialist interest.
- To contribute to the regions Haemato-oncology research programme. The appointee will be expected to lead on lymphoma trials and engage more broadly with the Directorates wider research agenda.
- To contribute to the educational programmes for trainees. The appointee will be expected to inspire and educate junior doctors through a combination of formal and informal teaching and support Haematology Specialty Registrars preparing for the Part I and Part II of the FRCPath examination.
- To contribute to medical undergraduate teaching. The appointee will be expected to contribute to medical student placements at CCC. There may also be an opportunity to take on a teaching leadership role with the University of Liverpool Medical School.
- To secure approval from the CCC Drugs and Therapeutics Committee for relevant new drugs.
- To support supervision of junior doctors including appraisal and assessment.
- To participate in the Trusts annual appraisal and job planning processes.
- To contribute to clinical governance. The Trust is committed to the development of Clinical Governance. Each member of medical staff is expected to take an active role in clinical governance activities within their Directorate, and each Directorate has a Consultant nominated as Clinical Governance lead. The activities include (but are not restricted to) audit, incident reporting, review of complaints, risk management, CPD and Evidence Based Practice.
- To contribute to administrative activities within the Directorate. All consultants represent the Directorate on various committees within the Trust as well as taking responsibility for particular delegated areas according to their interests and availability. The Clinical Director is responsible for delegating these responsibilities and the post-holder should expect to be tasked with a formal administrative role.
The new post holder will be provided with office space and access to home working where appropriate. Personal computer, email address, full web access will be provided. Scanning and colour printing facilities are available. Medical secretarial support will be provided from within the Directorate Clerical Team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full and Specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC), or be eligible for registration within six months of interview
- Applicants that are UK trained, must be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
- Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
- FRCPath or equivalent
- MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher degree of PhD or MD, by postgraduate thesis
- Relevant Certificate in communication
- Experience of working in a centre delivering CAR-T
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Experience of clinical and laboratory Haematology
- Expertise in diagnosing haematological malignancy
- Experience of clinical audit
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Insight into managing and leading clinical teams
- Experience and evidence of service improvement
- Experience and evidence of collaborative work across clinical network groups
- Development of clinical pathways
Desirable
- Experience of budget management
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Ability to teach all grades of clinical and laboratory staff, including those in training
- Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates
- Experience of supervising medical trainees and delivering examination-focused teaching
Desirable
- Undertaking or have formal accreditation in medical education
- Experience of involvement in postgraduate examinations
Research Experience
Essential
- Experience in the governance arrangements required for research and clinical trials
- Experience in clinical research
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to work with/influence senior colleagues across a range of specialties
- Effective interpersonal, motivational and influencing skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients and their relatives
- Able to demonstrate personal credibility
- Self-motivated, pro-active and innovative
- Commitment to team-working, and respect and consideration for the skills of others
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements of Clinical Governance and Audit
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
- Proven Leadership experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full and Specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC), or be eligible for registration within six months of interview
- Applicants that are UK trained, must be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
- Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
- FRCPath or equivalent
- MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher degree of PhD or MD, by postgraduate thesis
- Relevant Certificate in communication
- Experience of working in a centre delivering CAR-T
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Experience of clinical and laboratory Haematology
- Expertise in diagnosing haematological malignancy
- Experience of clinical audit
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Insight into managing and leading clinical teams
- Experience and evidence of service improvement
- Experience and evidence of collaborative work across clinical network groups
- Development of clinical pathways
Desirable
- Experience of budget management
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Ability to teach all grades of clinical and laboratory staff, including those in training
- Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates
- Experience of supervising medical trainees and delivering examination-focused teaching
Desirable
- Undertaking or have formal accreditation in medical education
- Experience of involvement in postgraduate examinations
Research Experience
Essential
- Experience in the governance arrangements required for research and clinical trials
- Experience in clinical research
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to work with/influence senior colleagues across a range of specialties
- Effective interpersonal, motivational and influencing skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients and their relatives
- Able to demonstrate personal credibility
- Self-motivated, pro-active and innovative
- Commitment to team-working, and respect and consideration for the skills of others
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements of Clinical Governance and Audit
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
- Proven Leadership experience
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).
