Job summary
University College London Hospitals (UCLH) is seeking to appoint a full time Consultant Haematologist in multiple myeloma, including early phase clinical trials, with a commitment to high quality patient care, innovative service models and excellence in education/training and research.
The post holder will undertake ward attending for the myeloma team, myeloma clinics and working in the Clinical Research Facility. They will also contribute to postgraduate education, as well as participating in relevant MDTs and facilitating patient care with referring centres. The post holder will be expected to be active in clinical research.
CV required with application.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be expected to join the myeloma team at UCLH to manage and develop the inpatient and outpatient care of patients with plasma cell disorders at UCLH. The role will involve two adult myeloma clinics per week and ad hoc sessions in the CRF. There will also be the opportunity to be involved in late phase clinical studies. The appointee will be expected to attend the relevant MDTs and be involved in governance and service development activities. Attending and on call will be for the myeloma service at UCLH.
The postholder will also join the CRF team, providing access to early phase clinical trials in these disorders.The successful applicant will be expected to further develop an existing plasma cell disorder portfolio of early phase clinical trials and build relationships with Industry and other key stakeholders (NIHR, charities etc). The postholder will work closely with the other Haematology PIs and the Cancer CRF Lead to ensure the Haematology portfolio is supported and collaborate with the UCL Cancer Institute to develop academic proposals. There will be opportunities to progress other aspects of the service including an educational programme for Clinical Fellows, Patient Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) activities and other priority areas of the ECMC.
Applicants should have a special interest in plasma cell disorders and preferably a higher medical degree in this or a related area.
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:
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,gastrointestinaland oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclearmedicineand pathology.
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.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
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.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for registration within six months of interview)
- Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview
- Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
- MCEM / MRCP(UK) / MRCS (or equivalent)
- FRCPath or evidence of equivalent qualification
- Evidence of postgraduate research
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Evidence of diagnosing and treating myeloma and other plasma cell disorders
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Ability to make decisions in scenarios of complex disorders
Desirable
- Provide advice for tertiary referrals
Clinical Governance Management & IT
Essential
- Competence with IT systems as required for clinical use
- Adherence to & support of clinical governance
- Evidence of participation in clinical and laboratory management
Desirable
- Ability to use IT programmes required for clinical and research use
Teaching and Research
Essential
- Ability to teach clinical trainees Experience of clinical research
Desirable
- Able to participate in a research programme.
- Record of completed research
- Experience with early phase clinical trials
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for registration within six months of interview)
- Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview
- Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
- MCEM / MRCP(UK) / MRCS (or equivalent)
- FRCPath or evidence of equivalent qualification
- Evidence of postgraduate research
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Evidence of diagnosing and treating myeloma and other plasma cell disorders
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Ability to make decisions in scenarios of complex disorders
Desirable
- Provide advice for tertiary referrals
Clinical Governance Management & IT
Essential
- Competence with IT systems as required for clinical use
- Adherence to & support of clinical governance
- Evidence of participation in clinical and laboratory management
Desirable
- Ability to use IT programmes required for clinical and research use
Teaching and Research
Essential
- Ability to teach clinical trainees Experience of clinical research
Desirable
- Able to participate in a research programme.
- Record of completed research
- Experience with early phase clinical trials
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).
