Locum Consultant Haematologist in Myeloma, BMT and Cellular Therapy

Job responsibilities

• KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

The post has the following broad remits:

• To contribute to the delivery of the CCC myeloid, SCT and cellular therapy 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 myloid and SCT 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 Southport and Ormskirk District General Hospital. 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 further development of the regional SCT programme by establishing robust, sustainable networking arrangements with referring centres. The appointee will be expected to actively engage with clinicians across the region to optimise pathways of communication, enhance engagement with MDTs and streamline referrals for SCT/cellular therapy.
• 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 participiate in clinical 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.
• ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT

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.

• Applicants invited for interview will be asked to complete a medical questionnaire for submission to CCC's occupational health service.
• The salary is on the consultant scale as set out in the Terms and Conditions Consultants (England) 2003.
• The successful candidates must hold full and specialist registration with a current licence to practise with the GMC.
• The successful candidates are not required to subscribe to a recognised professional defence organisation to fulfil their contractual obligations to this Trust, however they should ensure that they have adequate defence cover as appropriate, for example, for private and Category 2 work, for all clinical trial work undertaken, and for GMC disciplinary proceedings.
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) - The Disclosure and Barring Service provides access to information about criminal convictions and other police records to help employers make informed decisions when recruiting staff. For further information please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service.

All doctors appointed by the Trust are required to have an enhanced DBS check before they take up an appointment

• The post holders must be willing to travel to fulfil organisational needs and therefore, possession of a clean full driving licence is essential.
• To participate in all CPD activities.
• Appraisal and Revalidation: The post holders will be required to take part in the organisations consultant appraisal programme. The Trust has a supportive and well-resourced revalidation department within the Medical HR department. The revalidation process is underpinned by the Trusts robust clinical governance systems. Supporting information such as clinical outcome data, significant events and complaints is made available to individual doctors prior to appraisal. The Trust has an electronic appraisal portfolio system. There are an adequate number of trained appraisers. Top-up appraiser training and training in multisource feedback facilitation is arranged on a regular basis for all appraisers.
• The job plan will be reviewed on an annual basis as part of the departmental appraisal process. All job plans must be approved by the Clinical Director, and both a successful appraisal and a signed-off job plan are required for pay progression. In the event of a dispute, or where a job plan cannot be agreed with the departmental head(s), the matter is taken initially to the Clinical Director. If the issue cannot be resolved at this level, then the next step is to involve the Medical Director. In the rare case where the Medical Director cannot resolve the matter, the Trust Board will act as the final arbiter.
• Subject to the Terms and Conditions of Service there will be an expectation to observe policies and procedures of the Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust These will be drawn up in consultation with the profession where they involve clinical matters.
• The duties of this post will be regularly reviewed as part of the routine job planning process. Changes to the duties may be made with the agreement of the post holder and their employer
• Important general note: The post holder must take reasonable care of their own health and safety and any other personnel who may be affected by their omission. Organisational policies must be followed at all times
• The appointee will have an overriding duty of care to patients and is expected to comply fully with best practice standards. There is a responsibility to comply with Trust policies for personal and patient safety and for prevention of healthcare-associated infection (HCAI); all medical staff must co-operate with infection control measures which are in place throughout the Trust and comply with any guidance and best practice relating to infection control.

• Privacy & Dignity & Respect and Equality of Opportunity - The Trust is committed to ensuring that all current and potential staff, patients and visitors are treated with dignity, fairness and respect regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, gender orientation, age, marital or civil partnership status, religion or belief or employment status. Staff will be supported to challenge discriminatory behaviour.
• Ensure all communication is presented appropriately to the different recipients, according to levels of understanding, type of communication being imparted and possible barriers such as language, culture, understanding or physical or mental health conditions.
• Codes of Professional Conduct - Staff are required to abide by the professional code of conduct relevant to their governing body
• IT Skills - Members of staff should be skilled in IT to the required level for the job. The employing body reserves the right for these skills to be developed appropriately.
• Mentoring- Newly appointed consultant will be offered opportunities for new consultant development to aid transition into their new role. These opportunities include mentoring (departmental/ trust), leadership development (through teaching/training supported by practical opportunities), networking, education and personal wellbeing.

Initial Interest

Interested candidates are welcome to seek further information concerning the post by contacting Dr Muhammad Saif (muhammad.ameersaif@nhs.net)

Qualifications

Essential

• 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

Teaching Experience 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 work against a background of change and uncertainty
• Able to demonstrate personal credibility
• 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

Other

Essential

• Mobility, ability to efficiently undertake the travel requirements of the post

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

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).