Job summary
This post presents a unique and exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified individual to become involved in the new Haemato-oncology service created by the integration of haemato-oncology services from the Royal Liverpool Hospital and Aintree University Hospitals (now LUHFT) with Clatterbridge Cancer Centre. The post includes the following key remits:
- To contribute to the delivery of haemato-oncology (with focus on, Myeloma) in CCCL and outpatient and consultative haemato-oncology at Aintree site of LUHFT.
- To contribute, and lead on clinical trials and research.
- To contribute to a high-quality, sustainable, integrated haemato-oncology services over CCCL and Aintree sites.
This Consultant post offers opportunities for career development and involvement in teaching, research, and innovation in the areas of myeloma disorders. This post will be based mainly on the Clatterbridge Cancer Centre site with sessions in the Aintree hospital site and on-call work at CCCL. The notional job plan includes a total of 10 programmed activities and 0.5 PA for predictable on call.
Main duties of the job
Clinical duties will include outpatient and inpatient clinical work in CCC-L. It includes in reach and consultative work for Aintree site LUHFT one day a week and participation in a shared on-call commitment covering CCCL. Formal laboratory sessions may be included depending on applicant interest.
The post holders will participate in the Consultant Haemato-oncology on-call rota, which is based at the CCCL with SpR operating a first on call system. This will be an approximately 1 in 10 on-call commitment.
INDICATIVE TIMETABLE
Day
Type of work
Classification of activity
No. of PAs
Monday AM
Myeloma Clinic
DCC
1
Monday PM
MDT prep/Spinal MDT
Myeloma Team meeting
Clinical admin
DCC
DCC
DCC
0.25
0.25
0.5
Tuesday AM
Myeloma Trial Clinic alternate weeks
Trial/Research time alternate weeks
DCC
SPA
0.5
0.5
Tuesday PM
Core SPA
SPA
1
Wednesday AM
Myeloma Clinic
DCC
1
Wednesday PM
Clinical admin
DCC
0.5
Thursday AM
MDT
MDT Admin
clinical admin
DCC
DCC
DCC
0.5
0.25
0.25
Thursday PM
Myeloma Team meeting
Departmental meetings/ Core SPA
DCC
SPA
0.5
0.5
Friday AM
Myeloma RDS clinic alternate weeks Trial/Research time alternate weeks
DCC
SPA
0.5
0.5
Friday PM
Clinical admin
Handover
DCC
DCC
0.5
0.125
On call commitment 1:12
DCC
0.5
Total
9.625
About us
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's leading cancer centres providing highly specialist cancer care to a population of 2.4m people across Cheshire and Merseyside, and the surrounding areas, including North Wales and the Isle of Man.
Our vision is to not only maintain this level of commitment to excellence but to work with our academic and healthcare partners across the region to ensure care, treatment and patient outcomes continuously improve in the future. We are very proud of all our expert and loyal staff and we welcome people who share the collective aim of delivering excellence in everything that we do.
Our values represent who we are and what we believe in. They define how we act to deliver the best possible care for our patients and shape The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre as a great place to work.
We are -
- Kind
- Empowered
- Responsible
- Inclusive
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role on offer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role on offer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.
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 via CCT/CESR/Article 14
- 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
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of clinical and laboratory haematology
- Expertise in diagnosing haematological malignancy
- Experience of clinical audit
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
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 via CCT/CESR/Article 14
- 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
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of clinical and laboratory haematology
- Expertise in diagnosing haematological malignancy
- Experience of clinical audit
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
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).
