Job summary
The
Paediatric Oncology and Haematology department at Leeds Childrens Hospital is
looking to appoint a Specialist Grade Doctor to a permanent post:
The
post will be adapted, dependent on previous experience and on-going needs of
the appointee but will be outpatient/day care based. If the post-holder will be
approaching or post CCT, then they will be given significant clinical
responsibility within the department, with consultant support.
The
Paediatric Oncology & Haematology Department, Leeds Childrens Hospital, is
a principal treatment centre and treats all newly diagnosed children from the
region. There are approximately 130 new referrals of children and teenagers
with malignant disease per year. The service is delivered by a large
comprehensive multi-professional team in both in-patient and out-patient
including day care facilities. The centre is also a tertiary benign paediatric
haematology centre with a large population of children with bleeding disorders
and haemoglobinopathies. The wider childrens hospital contains the complete
range of paediatric sub-specialty services including congenital cardiac
surgery, renal transplantation, and a supra-regional liver transplant service.
Main duties of the job
The
core duties of the post include:
Out-patient
service
Attend
consultant led clinics - The post-holder will review on-treatment and follow-up
patients in clinic, assess patients for chemotherapy and arrange investigations
etc. At times the post-holder will review acute walk-in patients as required.
The appointee will prescribe chemotherapy (using Chemocare) in collaboration
with the paediatric oncology pharmacists. The post-holder will also carryout
follow-up clinics and assess acute admissions (along with other doctors and
ACPs in the team). The post holder will contribute to the non-malignant
haematology service by joining one clinic a week in haemoglobinopathies.
MDT
and clinical-radiology meeting attendance
The
appointee will attend the weekly oncology and leukaemia MDTs, the weekly
radiology review meeting and the ward round when due to work the weekend.
Clinical
Governance/Quality Improvement
The
department has an active clinical governance and quality improvement programme
including regular patient safety meetings, infection prevention and control
meeting and chemotherapy governance meetings. It is expected that the
post-holder will contribute to this programme.
Bone
marrow and lumbar puncture lists
The
post-holder will perform bone marrows and lumbar punctures. In addition, once
appropriately trained and assessed as competent will perform intra-thecal
chemotherapy administration.
About us
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is one the largest teaching hospital trusts in Europe, with
access to leading clinical expertise and medical technology. We care for people from all over the country
as well as the 780,000 residents of Leeds itself. The Trust has a budget of £1.1 billion. Our 20,000 staff ensure that every year we
see and treat over 1,500,000 people in our 2,000 beds or out-patient settings,
comprising 100,000 day cases, 125,000 in-patients, 260,000 A&E visits and
1,050,000 out-patient appointments. We
operate from 7 hospitals on 5 sites all linked by the same vision, philosophy
and culture to be the best for specialist and integrated care.
Our
vision is based on The Leeds Way, which is a clear statement of who we are and
what we believe, founded on values of working that were put forward by our own
staff. Our values are to be:
Patient-centred
Fair
Collaborative
Accountable
Empowered
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process
of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As
such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right
to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do
experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please
bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if
you have any questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
2. OBJECTIVES OF THE POST
The
post will be adapted, dependent on previous experience and on-going needs of
the appointee but will be outpatient/day care based. If the post-holder will
be approaching or post CCT, then they will be given significant clinical
responsibility within the department, with consultant support.
The
core details of the post include:
Out-patient
service
Attend
consultant led clinics - The post-holder will review on-treatment and
follow-up patients in clinic, assess patients for chemotherapy and arrange
investigations etc. At times the post-holder will review acute walk-in
patients as required. The appointee will prescribe chemotherapy (using
Chemocare) in collaboration with the paediatric oncology pharmacists. The
post-holder will also carryout follow-up clinics and assess acute admissions
(along with other doctors and ACPs in the team). The post holder will
contribute to the non-malignant haematology service by joining one clinic a
week in hemoglobinopathies.
MDT
and clinical-radiology meeting attendance
The
appointee will attend the weekly oncology and leukaemia MDTs, the weekly
radiology review meeting and the ward round when due to work the weekend.
Clinical
Governance/Quality Improvement
The
department has an active clinical governance and quality improvement
programme including regular patient safety meetings, infection prevention and
control meeting and chemotherapy governance meetings. It is expected that the
post-holder will contribute to this programme.
Bone
marrow and lumbar puncture lists
The
post-holder will perform bone marrows and lumbar punctures. In addition, once
appropriately trained and assessed as competent will perform intra-thecal
chemotherapy administration.
3. REQUIREMENTS OF THE POST
The
post is suitable for doctors who are interested in paediatric oncology or
haematology particularly those wishing to develop their skills such as
doctors approaching CCT or post-CCT. It would also be suitable to someone
interested in a permanent position as a SAS doctor in paediatric oncology and
haematology. The post holder will be expected to work alongside the
consultants in running the service.
3.1 Training and Qualifications
See
Person Specification.
3.2 Experience
A
generic capabilities framework for the Specialist grade has been developed in
partnership between the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges, the British
Medical Association and NHS Employers. It outlines the core capabilities and
skills expected across all specialties for safe working practices at this
Specialist grade. The terms and conditions for the Specialist grade state
that doctors will need to evidence they meet these criteria to successfully
enter the grade.
3.3 Personal Attributes
Practises
with the professional values and behaviours expected of all doctors as set
out in GMC Good Medical Practice and the Generic Professional Capabilities
Framework (or equivalent for dentists).
3.4 Clinical Audit
Critically
appraises and synthesises the outcomes of audit, inquiries, critical
incidents or complaints and implements appropriate changes. This includes
contributing to Audit meetings, mortality and morbidity meetings and
application of agreed clinical guidelines.
Expected
to routinely engage in relevant activities in their specialty that are
focussed on quality improvement. This
participation should be reflected at annual appraisal and job planning and
will be discussed in specialties as part of clinical governance programmes
and meetings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
2. OBJECTIVES OF THE POST
The
post will be adapted, dependent on previous experience and on-going needs of
the appointee but will be outpatient/day care based. If the post-holder will
be approaching or post CCT, then they will be given significant clinical
responsibility within the department, with consultant support.
The
core details of the post include:
Out-patient
service
Attend
consultant led clinics - The post-holder will review on-treatment and
follow-up patients in clinic, assess patients for chemotherapy and arrange
investigations etc. At times the post-holder will review acute walk-in
patients as required. The appointee will prescribe chemotherapy (using
Chemocare) in collaboration with the paediatric oncology pharmacists. The
post-holder will also carryout follow-up clinics and assess acute admissions
(along with other doctors and ACPs in the team). The post holder will
contribute to the non-malignant haematology service by joining one clinic a
week in hemoglobinopathies.
MDT
and clinical-radiology meeting attendance
The
appointee will attend the weekly oncology and leukaemia MDTs, the weekly
radiology review meeting and the ward round when due to work the weekend.
Clinical
Governance/Quality Improvement
The
department has an active clinical governance and quality improvement
programme including regular patient safety meetings, infection prevention and
control meeting and chemotherapy governance meetings. It is expected that the
post-holder will contribute to this programme.
Bone
marrow and lumbar puncture lists
The
post-holder will perform bone marrows and lumbar punctures. In addition, once
appropriately trained and assessed as competent will perform intra-thecal
chemotherapy administration.
3. REQUIREMENTS OF THE POST
The
post is suitable for doctors who are interested in paediatric oncology or
haematology particularly those wishing to develop their skills such as
doctors approaching CCT or post-CCT. It would also be suitable to someone
interested in a permanent position as a SAS doctor in paediatric oncology and
haematology. The post holder will be expected to work alongside the
consultants in running the service.
3.1 Training and Qualifications
See
Person Specification.
3.2 Experience
A
generic capabilities framework for the Specialist grade has been developed in
partnership between the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges, the British
Medical Association and NHS Employers. It outlines the core capabilities and
skills expected across all specialties for safe working practices at this
Specialist grade. The terms and conditions for the Specialist grade state
that doctors will need to evidence they meet these criteria to successfully
enter the grade.
3.3 Personal Attributes
Practises
with the professional values and behaviours expected of all doctors as set
out in GMC Good Medical Practice and the Generic Professional Capabilities
Framework (or equivalent for dentists).
3.4 Clinical Audit
Critically
appraises and synthesises the outcomes of audit, inquiries, critical
incidents or complaints and implements appropriate changes. This includes
contributing to Audit meetings, mortality and morbidity meetings and
application of agreed clinical guidelines.
Expected
to routinely engage in relevant activities in their specialty that are
focussed on quality improvement. This
participation should be reflected at annual appraisal and job planning and
will be discussed in specialties as part of clinical governance programmes
and meetings.
Person Specification
Clinical Experience and Career Progression
Essential
- Evidence of achievement of ST1/CT1 competences in a relevant specialty at time of application and likelihood of achieving ST2/CT2 competences in a relevant specialty by the start date of the post.
- Middle grade experience in oncology or haematology (paediatric or adult), or clinical oncology.
Desirable
- Acute care safe: up-to-date ALS. Hospital at night team working / experience. Out of hours experience relevant to the job.
- Relevant specialty clinical knowledge: capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job, specialty knowledge exam.
- Clinical judgement: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need.
- Practical skills: shows aptitude for practical skills, required in the job.
- Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job.
- Ability to organise clinical workload on the ward and supervise and support lower specialty trainees and advanced nurse practitioners.
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
- Fully registered with GMC.
- MRCPCH or MRCP
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment.
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice.
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues.
Person Specification
Clinical Experience and Career Progression
Essential
- Evidence of achievement of ST1/CT1 competences in a relevant specialty at time of application and likelihood of achieving ST2/CT2 competences in a relevant specialty by the start date of the post.
- Middle grade experience in oncology or haematology (paediatric or adult), or clinical oncology.
Desirable
- Acute care safe: up-to-date ALS. Hospital at night team working / experience. Out of hours experience relevant to the job.
- Relevant specialty clinical knowledge: capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job, specialty knowledge exam.
- Clinical judgement: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need.
- Practical skills: shows aptitude for practical skills, required in the job.
- Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job.
- Ability to organise clinical workload on the ward and supervise and support lower specialty trainees and advanced nurse practitioners.
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
- Fully registered with GMC.
- MRCPCH or MRCP
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment.
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice.
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues.
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).
