Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a new Senior Fellowship in Paediatric/Teenage Young Adult (TYA) Oncology at UCLH. The post will run for up to 24 months (October 2023 - September 2025). This is a 40-hour post (Monday to Friday) and there is no on-call commitment. This post is aimed at trainees who wish to develop further experience across a wide range of Paediatric/TYA Oncology as a bridge to becoming independent practitioners. The post is split between up to 12 months in the Children's and Young People's Cancer Services (CYPCS) at UCLH, and up to 12 months providing paediatric oncology support for the radiotherapy and Proton Beam Therapy (PBT) service.
Main duties of the job
You will be joining a friendly team to provide an excellent service within UCL Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. You will work under the supervision of a dedicated consultant team, and alongside a multi-disciplinary team which includes Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Specialist Radiographers, Allied Health Professionals, and Clinical Oncologists.
This post will be comprised of 80% clinical activity and 20% for special interest activities, including disease focused research, service development projects, leadership and management skills training.
As part of the job, you will have the chance to develop your independent practice in a variety of subspecialities:
- Acute and chronic leukemias
- Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphomas
- Non-malignant haematology
- Neuro-oncology
- Sarcomas
- Rare tumours
- Bone Marrow Transplant (autologous and allogeneic)
- CAR T cells therapy
- Supportive care in radiotherapy/PBT
We also have a wide portfolio of clinical trials in all disease subtypes, and you will have the opportunity to be actively involved as a sub-investigator. We encourage any research interest, as well as work on audits and service improvement projects.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
The TYA Service at UCLH is the largest in the world, attracting an international reputation, with regular visits from experts from around the globe. We provide comprehensive tertiary care for patients from diagnosis, through to survivorship or palliative care. We provide all aspects of state-of-the-art cancer care and are a quaternary centre for specific treatments, including radio-isotope therapy and proton beam therapy. The clinical service is enhanced by exceptional clinical and translational research based within University College London and the Institute of Child Health.
All patients aged 0-18 years with a diagnosis of cancer, within the North Thames TYA Cancer Network are referred into the UCLH/GOSH Principal Treatment Centre. Patients aged 19-24 years are offered the choice to be referred to UCLH or to be treated at local Designated Hospitals within the Operational Delivery Network (ODN).
We are passionate about providing excellent clinical care alongside the best training opportunities. You would join a highly motivated team at the cutting edge of both service development and academic research. The department has received excellent feedback for the many training opportunities offered both in clinical and non-clinical areas including education, leadership and management skills.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
The TYA Service at UCLH is the largest in the world, attracting an international reputation, with regular visits from experts from around the globe. We provide comprehensive tertiary care for patients from diagnosis, through to survivorship or palliative care. We provide all aspects of state-of-the-art cancer care and are a quaternary centre for specific treatments, including radio-isotope therapy and proton beam therapy. The clinical service is enhanced by exceptional clinical and translational research based within University College London and the Institute of Child Health.
All patients aged 0-18 years with a diagnosis of cancer, within the North Thames TYA Cancer Network are referred into the UCLH/GOSH Principal Treatment Centre. Patients aged 19-24 years are offered the choice to be referred to UCLH or to be treated at local Designated Hospitals within the Operational Delivery Network (ODN).
We are passionate about providing excellent clinical care alongside the best training opportunities. You would join a highly motivated team at the cutting edge of both service development and academic research. The department has received excellent feedback for the many training opportunities offered both in clinical and non-clinical areas including education, leadership and management skills.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MRCP or MRCPCH or equivalent
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- General and Paediatric Haematology /Oncology experience
- Experience of managing treatment-related toxicities, delivering supportive care
- Experience of managing oncological & haematological emergencies
Desirable
- Middle grade experience in General Paediatrics
- Experience of acute paediatrics
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Commitment to teamwork and MDT working.
- Ability to act as a senior decision maker.
Desirable
- Computing skills
- Chemotherapy prescribing
Communication
Essential
Desirable
- Completed advanced communication course
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MRCP or MRCPCH or equivalent
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- General and Paediatric Haematology /Oncology experience
- Experience of managing treatment-related toxicities, delivering supportive care
- Experience of managing oncological & haematological emergencies
Desirable
- Middle grade experience in General Paediatrics
- Experience of acute paediatrics
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Commitment to teamwork and MDT working.
- Ability to act as a senior decision maker.
Desirable
- Computing skills
- Chemotherapy prescribing
Communication
Essential
Desirable
- Completed advanced communication course
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).
