Job summary
This post is a Trust grade position at SpR level and is one of three Bone Marrow Transplant Coordinators within Clinical Haematology, based at Hammersmith Hospital, part of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. This appointment will be a twelve month fixed term contract with the opportunity to extension.
Main duties of the job
The Bone Marrow Transplant Coordinators rotate between the autologous and allogeneic transplants, including CAR-T cell therapy once implemented. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising the inpatient and outpatient care of transplant and IEC (immune effector cell) therapy patients and play a key role in the planning and organisation of the transplant/CAR-T programme. Participation in the out-of-hours on-call rota for all patients under the care of the Clinical Haematology team will also be expected
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Bone Marrow Transplant Coordinator is responsible for coordinating patient care across multiple areas outpatient clinics (including specialty clinics), the inpatient nursing unit and the community in order to provide continuity of patient care across settings.
Problems following transplant have a significant level of complexity due to both clinical and logistical issues. Independent thinking and a high degree of problem solving and innovation are required to anticipate issues as well as resolve complex and unanticipated problems, applying appropriate interventions to individual patients and patient problems while performing daily tasks. Organisation and prioritisation skills, as well as timely response to emerging issues are critical components of this role.
The post is open to candidates who have completed at least three years of a Specialty Training Programme or equivalent. The post is also open to doctors wishing to undertake post-CCT sub-specialty. Soon the department will be able to offer a CESR programme that will be open to candidates.
In future and with agreement with Department the selected candidate may have the opportunity to include other duties as
- Inpatient management;
- Outpatient management;
- Clinical research studies
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Bone Marrow Transplant Coordinator is responsible for coordinating patient care across multiple areas outpatient clinics (including specialty clinics), the inpatient nursing unit and the community in order to provide continuity of patient care across settings.
Problems following transplant have a significant level of complexity due to both clinical and logistical issues. Independent thinking and a high degree of problem solving and innovation are required to anticipate issues as well as resolve complex and unanticipated problems, applying appropriate interventions to individual patients and patient problems while performing daily tasks. Organisation and prioritisation skills, as well as timely response to emerging issues are critical components of this role.
The post is open to candidates who have completed at least three years of a Specialty Training Programme or equivalent. The post is also open to doctors wishing to undertake post-CCT sub-specialty. Soon the department will be able to offer a CESR programme that will be open to candidates.
In future and with agreement with Department the selected candidate may have the opportunity to include other duties as
- Inpatient management;
- Outpatient management;
- Clinical research studies
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for registration with the GMC by post start date
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full MRCP or equivalent at the time of application
Desirable
- BSc (or other intercalated degree)
- MSc/Research MD/PhD
Academic achievements including research/publications
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to level of appointment
- Understands the principles of research
Desirable
- Publications or higher degree
Leadership/ Management skills
Essential
- Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority within competencies
Desirable
- Skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues.
Clinical expertise in Specialty/sub specialty
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years specialist training (or equivalent experience) in Haematology
- Minimum of one year training experience in internal medicine
- Understanding of clinical risk management
- Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate
- Appropriate level of clinical knowledge
- Shows knowledge of evidence-informed practice
- Shows awareness of own limitations
- IT Skills and computer literacy
Desirable
- Experience in Critical Care/Renal Medicine
- Experience of related specialties
- Exposure to the discipline of stem cell transplantation
- Evidence of teaching experience
Teaching & Training
Desirable
- Experience of teaching and training
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
Language
Essential
- Are able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and spoken communications, ability to build rapport, work with others. Persuade, negotiate
- Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience, social skills appropriate to different types of client
- Able to change and adapt, respond to changing circumstances and to cope with setbacks or pressure
- Able to work as part of a team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for registration with the GMC by post start date
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full MRCP or equivalent at the time of application
Desirable
- BSc (or other intercalated degree)
- MSc/Research MD/PhD
Academic achievements including research/publications
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to level of appointment
- Understands the principles of research
Desirable
- Publications or higher degree
Leadership/ Management skills
Essential
- Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority within competencies
Desirable
- Skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues.
Clinical expertise in Specialty/sub specialty
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years specialist training (or equivalent experience) in Haematology
- Minimum of one year training experience in internal medicine
- Understanding of clinical risk management
- Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate
- Appropriate level of clinical knowledge
- Shows knowledge of evidence-informed practice
- Shows awareness of own limitations
- IT Skills and computer literacy
Desirable
- Experience in Critical Care/Renal Medicine
- Experience of related specialties
- Exposure to the discipline of stem cell transplantation
- Evidence of teaching experience
Teaching & Training
Desirable
- Experience of teaching and training
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
Language
Essential
- Are able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and spoken communications, ability to build rapport, work with others. Persuade, negotiate
- Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience, social skills appropriate to different types of client
- Able to change and adapt, respond to changing circumstances and to cope with setbacks or pressure
- Able to work as part of a team
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).
