Job summary
This is a full-time post based at UCH to start in August 2024 for 12 months.
The successful applicant will join the UCLH Amyloidosis clinical services with opportunities to gain specialist experience in clinical and research aspects. The post holder will develop research projects alongside specialist training and experience in the field of amyloidosis and other dysproteinaemias. The post holder will be a sub-investigator across Phase 1 to 3 clinical trials in these disease areas. The post holder will be expected to attend the MDT at the National Amyloidosis Centre (NAC) and do clinic(s) as agreed with the team.
The successful applicant will participate in the weekly Amyloidosis Clinic and Plasma Cell Disorders MDT to gain clinical experience and will receive clinical and scientific teaching from involved consultants. There is scope to interlink with the specialist laboratories at UCLH NHS FT, where relevant for the development of diagnostic/prognostic tools for these diseases.
This post is suitable for a trainee who intends to pursue an academic career in haematology and wants to explore these multisystem diseases in detail. The post also provides training in transferable skills through clinical experience gained in complex plasma cell dyscrasias.
Clinical work will be based in the Macmillan Cancer Centre, University College Hospital, the Grafton Way Building (all part of the UCLH Trust) and NAC (Royal Free London NHS Foundation trust).
Main duties of the job
- To work proactively alongside the consultants and clinical and research teams in the care of the patients in the Amyloid Services.
- To join MDT meetings at UCLH and national amyloidosis centre.
- To undertake weekly clinics for assessment and treatment of patients with amyloidosis and related conditions.
- To be an active sub-investigator on clinical trials in Amyloidosis and related conditions.
- Critically analyse clinical research literature relevant to position and attend national and international conferences to keep abreast of field.
- Develop skills in managing clinical databases and relevant statistical approaches.
- To populate a database with the Amyloidosis patient cohort.
- To be actively involved in research writing and publication, through development of clinical and research projects applied to these patient cohorts.
- Attend and participate in relevant governance activities - including multidisciplinary meetings, trial teleconferences, presentation of research at national and international meetings.
- Maintain GCP updates and skills.
The duties outlined are not definitive and may be evolve. The balance between clinical and research activities is flexible, depending on weekly priorities.
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 the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Medical degree
- Membership of the Royal College of Physicians or equivalent
- GMC registration and License to practice
- Completed core medial training or equivalent
Desirable
- Knowledge of the Clinical Governance framework of the NHS (including Research governance) and understanding of current changes in the organisation and management structures of the NHS. Ability to act within these parameters.
- GCP Training
Experience
Essential
- Experience of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
- Clinical audit experience
Desirable
- Undergoing or completed higher specialist training in Haematology or equivalent (e.g. oncology)
- Experience of laboratory research
- Experience of data science or clinical/health informatics (for data science fellows)
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability and commitment to teach in a clinical setting
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload, to delegate responsibility as appropriate and to supervise staff
- Good inter-personal skills with an ability to work co-operatively in a multidisciplinary setting.
- Ability to work effectively within a team environment & on own initiative
- Understanding of research methodology
Communication
Essential
- Excellent communication skills/verbal and written. Good command of written and spoken English
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Medical degree
- Membership of the Royal College of Physicians or equivalent
- GMC registration and License to practice
- Completed core medial training or equivalent
Desirable
- Knowledge of the Clinical Governance framework of the NHS (including Research governance) and understanding of current changes in the organisation and management structures of the NHS. Ability to act within these parameters.
- GCP Training
Experience
Essential
- Experience of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
- Clinical audit experience
Desirable
- Undergoing or completed higher specialist training in Haematology or equivalent (e.g. oncology)
- Experience of laboratory research
- Experience of data science or clinical/health informatics (for data science fellows)
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability and commitment to teach in a clinical setting
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload, to delegate responsibility as appropriate and to supervise staff
- Good inter-personal skills with an ability to work co-operatively in a multidisciplinary setting.
- Ability to work effectively within a team environment & on own initiative
- Understanding of research methodology
Communication
Essential
- Excellent communication skills/verbal and written. Good command of written and spoken English
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University College London Hospitals
235 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BU
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
