Senior Clinical Fellow in Lymphoma

Job description

Job responsibilities

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

WHAT YOULL DO

The successful applicant will take a leading part in the care of in-patients with lymphoma, out-patient clinics for new patients, those in follow up and those receiving chemotherapy, and the care of patients on clinical trials, both within the general lymphoma service and in the NIHR Clinical Research Facility. You will have opportunities to help with research protocol development, attend international investigator meetings and become involved in laboratory research projects and audits.

The post has excellent educational opportunities. There are regular teaching components in clinics, ward rounds, multidisciplinary team meetings, journal clubs and research seminars. Practical experience in bone marrow biopsy, intrathecal chemotherapy and other procedures is plentiful.

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

Applicants should have MRCP or equivalent along with experience in the care of oncology or haematology patients. This post will provide excellent out of programme experience for those in recognised haematology/oncology training schemes, particularly those seeking senior fellowship experience. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a willingness to learn and work within a multidisciplinary team in changing environment, together with adaptability to clinical and service requirements.

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the Job Description and Main Responsibilities section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists).

Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave. All licensed doctors must meet the GMC requirements for revalidation and there will be an annual appraisal to support this process.

Grades for Trust appointed (non-training) fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular. Basic salary detailed below plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay)

Basic Salary - MT04 £55,329 Basic Salary MT05 £63,152

Salary will be assessed based on experience and skills. Eligibility criteria for appointment to a Nodal Point 5;

• Have a minimum of 6 years of Specialty training
• Hold relevant higher specialty exam (e.g FRCP, FRCA, FRCS)
• A portfolio of evidence that demonstrates they meet the criteria for progression (in line with the Curriculum for the speciality similar to deanery trainee)

Travelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview

Please note that GMC registration (with a licence to practice) and right to work in the UK are essential for this role. Successful applicants will already have GMC registration or will be able to demonstrate they are eligible. Applicants requiring Tier 2 sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.

Interviews will be held on Friday, 17 May 2024

Job Reference: MT1167 - This vacancy closes on or before: Sunday 12th May 2024

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• Full GMC registration
• MRCP Part 1 or equivalent

Desirable

• MRCP part 2
• Higher Degree

Previous or relevant experience

Essential

• Experience base in General Medicine (adult or paediatric)
• Experience with oncology/haematology patients
• Experience in medical school teaching
• Working with multidisciplinary teams
• Research exposure

Desirable

• Extensive oncology/haematology experience
• Research delivery experience

Aptitudes and skills

Essential

• Good clinical and interpersonal skills
• Good team worker
• Ability to manage staff and resources and motivate others
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Desirable

• Track record of research including presentation and/or publications
• IT skills
• Audit experience
• GCP certificate

Living the Trust values

Essential

• Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: Patients First, Always Improving, Working Together

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

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)