Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Fellow in CAR-T -Lymphoma

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Job summary

The appointment is for a 12 (extendable to 24) months whole time post which will provide training in all aspects of lymphoma and CAR T therapy in the inpatient and outpatient setting. This is an opportunity to join a nationally leading centre at the forefront of research and clinical innovation in haemato-oncology. Clinical and educational supervision will be provided by Consultants in the lymphoma team as part of a wider multidisciplinary team and the post includes opportunities for engagement in clinical research in which the lymphoma service is particularly active.

This role offers opportunities to participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, educational supervision, and research and leadership roles within the specialty. There is no formal 'on call' commitment at present but there are opportunities to join the ST on-call rota during the tenure of the post.

Broadly, two types of applicants will be considered. Firstly, individuals who have already attained a CCT in haematology who wish to further broaden and strengthen their skills and knowledge prior to pursuing a Consultant post specialising in lymphoid malignancies. Secondly, individuals within their final 2 years of the Haematology specialist training programme (with FRCPath part I or II), provided out of programme training is approved.

Candidates will be required to have full GMC registration at the time of appointment.

*Please be aware that this post might close early if enough candidates have applied*

Main duties of the job

The CAR-T Fellow will be a senior non-Consultant member of the lymphoma team at City Campus, NUH, and will benefit from extensive and focused training in CART in the context of lymphoid malignancies. The successful candidate will be expected to liaise with the medical and non-medical teams affiliated with the delivery of CAR-T including ITU, neurology, palliative care, apheresis, stem cell laboratory, pharmacy and others. A key focus of the post will be to contribute to the delivery and supervision of CAR-T in an ambulatory setting. There is no formal 'on call' commitment at present but there will be opportunities to join the ST on-call rota during the tenure of the post.

General duties will include:

  • Contribution to the tertiary referral service for patients with lymphoid malignancy including, but not limited to, CAR-T providing regular patient reviews with close liaison with Consultant and CNS staff.
  • Attendances at both the lymphoma/CAR-T MDT and the national CAR-T panel.
  • Dedicated outpatient clinic responsibilities.
  • Delegated responsibilities for patients participating in lymphoma/CAR-T clinical trials.
  • Teaching of junior doctors and medical students.
  • Participate in departmental educational meetings, research and audit.

About us

Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust currently is the fourth largest acute trust in England and provides services to more than 2.5 million residents of Nottingham and its surrounding communities. It also provides specialist services to between three and four million people from neighbouring counties. The trust is based in the heart of Nottingham on three separate sites around the city: Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham City Hospital and Ropewalk House. In total the Trust currently has 1700 beds and revenue of £1 billion.

As a major teaching Trust, NUH enjoys close links with the city's Universities and attracts and develops the highest calibre of staff. It continues to be the hospital of choice for patients, attracts investment and remain at the forefront of research

Details

Date posted

10 September 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£63,152 a year Per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

164-6492995-A

Job locations

City Campus Nottingham University Hospitals

Hucknall Road

Nottingham

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Job description

Job responsibilities

The CAR-T Fellow will be a senior non-Consultant member of the lymphoma team at City Campus, NUH, and will benefit from extensive and focused training in CART in the context of lymphoid malignancies. The successful candidate will be expected to liaise with the medical and non-medical teams affiliated with the delivery of CAR-T including ITU, neurology, palliative care, apheresis, stem cell laboratory, pharmacy and others. A key focus of the post will be to contribute to the delivery and supervision of CAR-T in an ambulatory setting. There is no formal on call commitment at present but there will be opportunities to join the ST on-call rota during the tenure of the post.

General duties will include:

  • Contribution to the tertiary referral service for patients with lymphoid malignancy including, but not limited to, CAR-T providing regular patient reviews with close liaison with Consultant and CNS staff.
  • Attendances at both the lymphoma/CAR-T MDT and the national CAR-T panel.
  • Dedicated outpatient clinic responsibilities.
  • Delegated responsibilities for patients participating in lymphoma/CAR-T clinical trials.
  • Teaching of junior doctors and medical students.
  • Participate in departmental educational meetings, research and audit.

For full details please please refer to the attached Job description and person specification enclosed within this job advert

Job description

Job responsibilities

The CAR-T Fellow will be a senior non-Consultant member of the lymphoma team at City Campus, NUH, and will benefit from extensive and focused training in CART in the context of lymphoid malignancies. The successful candidate will be expected to liaise with the medical and non-medical teams affiliated with the delivery of CAR-T including ITU, neurology, palliative care, apheresis, stem cell laboratory, pharmacy and others. A key focus of the post will be to contribute to the delivery and supervision of CAR-T in an ambulatory setting. There is no formal on call commitment at present but there will be opportunities to join the ST on-call rota during the tenure of the post.

General duties will include:

  • Contribution to the tertiary referral service for patients with lymphoid malignancy including, but not limited to, CAR-T providing regular patient reviews with close liaison with Consultant and CNS staff.
  • Attendances at both the lymphoma/CAR-T MDT and the national CAR-T panel.
  • Dedicated outpatient clinic responsibilities.
  • Delegated responsibilities for patients participating in lymphoma/CAR-T clinical trials.
  • Teaching of junior doctors and medical students.
  • Participate in departmental educational meetings, research and audit.

For full details please please refer to the attached Job description and person specification enclosed within this job advert

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

  • FRCPath Part 1 or recognised equivalent
  • MRCP
  • GMC Licence to practice

Desirable

  • FRCPath part II or recognised equivalent
  • Higher Research Degree eg DM, PhD

Experience

Essential

  • 2 years experience STR level

Desirable

  • CCT in Haematology
  • Evidence of commitment in Lymphoma/CLL as a sub-speciality focus
  • Participation in a leadership training course
  • Pro-active and demonstrable initiative in clinical and non-clinical setting
Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

  • FRCPath Part 1 or recognised equivalent
  • MRCP
  • GMC Licence to practice

Desirable

  • FRCPath part II or recognised equivalent
  • Higher Research Degree eg DM, PhD

Experience

Essential

  • 2 years experience STR level

Desirable

  • CCT in Haematology
  • Evidence of commitment in Lymphoma/CLL as a sub-speciality focus
  • Participation in a leadership training course
  • Pro-active and demonstrable initiative in clinical and non-clinical setting

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).

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.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

City Campus Nottingham University Hospitals

Hucknall Road

Nottingham

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Employer's website

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

City Campus Nottingham University Hospitals

Hucknall Road

Nottingham

NG5 1PB


Employer's website

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Haematologist

Prof Chris Fox

christopher.fox2@nuh.nhs.uk

01159691169

Details

Date posted

10 September 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£63,152 a year Per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

164-6492995-A

Job locations

City Campus Nottingham University Hospitals

Hucknall Road

Nottingham

NG5 1PB


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