Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant in Paediatric Haematology to join our friendly Paediatric Haematology and Oncology team at Leicester Royal Infirmary Hospital.
The Paediatric, Teenage and Young Adult haematology/oncology inpatient unit iscurrently based on ward 27 at the Leicester Royal Infirmary. The unit is divided withyounger paediatric patients and the Teenage Cancer Trust Unit for TYA patients. The medical and nursing staff care for patients from 0 to25 years of age on the ward and within the adjacent haematology/oncology daycareand clinic area.
The East Midlands Teenage and Young Adult Integrated Cancer Service (TYAICS)Teenage and young adult malignant haematology in Leicester is part of the EastMidlands Teenage and Young Adult Integrated Cancer Service (TYAICS). TYAICS isin congruence with the Children's Cancer Service Model (East Midlands Children'sand Young Person's Integrated Cancer Service - EMCYPICS). The East MidlandsTYA Principal Treatment Centre (PTC) is based at The Queens Medical Centre andCity Campuses at Nottingham University Hospitals, and Leicester Royal Infirmary at11the University Hospitals of Leicester as a joint service delivered across all threesites. The overlap with the children's model facilitates clear links and close workingfor transition from children's services to TYA services.
Main duties of the job
- Lead for non-malignant paediatric general haematology and either paediatrichaemophilia/bleeding disorders or red cell haematology
- Clinical care of paediatric non-malignant haematology patients and the associatedlaboratory work
- Paediatric haematology advice to other teams within the Childrens' hospital
- Regional paediatric haematology advice to paediatricians as well as advice to local GPs
- Participation in weekly local and regional MDT's
- Share bone marrow and intrathecal list duties with colleagues
- Ward attending duties covering inpatients and day care for all paediatric, teenage and young adult patients in the haematology/oncology unit - currently 1:5 commitment
- Out of hours paediatric haematology/oncology cover shared with the 5 paediatric haematology/oncology consultants - currently 1:5 commitment.
- Out of hours cover for paediatric non-malignant haematology including haemoglobinopathy and bleeding and thrombosis is provided by the adult haematology service. Young adult TYA cancer patients are initially reviewed and assessed by the general paediatric team who then escalate as necessary to the adult haematology/oncology teams who are ultimately responsible for these patients out of hours.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide the highest standard of care and professionalism in the inpatient, day care andoutpatient settings
- Work collaboratively with the paediatric and adult haematology and oncology teams inLeicester
- Engage and maintain key working relationships with EMCYPICS and TYAICS clinical and management teams
- Work collaboratively with other paediatric specialties within the wider Childrens Hospital
- Work in a multidisciplinary team, participate in MDT meetings and supervise trainees
Please review job description and person specification attached for further details for this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide the highest standard of care and professionalism in the inpatient, day care andoutpatient settings
- Work collaboratively with the paediatric and adult haematology and oncology teams inLeicester
- Engage and maintain key working relationships with EMCYPICS and TYAICS clinical and management teams
- Work collaboratively with other paediatric specialties within the wider Childrens Hospital
- Work in a multidisciplinary team, participate in MDT meetings and supervise trainees
Please review job description and person specification attached for further details for this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications/ Training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Fully Accredited for Higher Specialist Training or will be eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date
- MRCP/MRCS or Equivalent
Desirable
- Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations
Experience / Clinical Skills
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised higher specialist training programme (or equivalent) in haematology
- A minimum of 2 years' experience in specialised paediatric haematology
- Evidence of interest and experience in teenage and young adult haematology
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical or research commitment and a relevant specialty interest
Management
Essential
- Understanding of wider health agenda and modern NHS
- Experience of leading teams and awareness of leadership styles
Desirable
- Management training on an accredited course
- Awareness of Service Development issues
Audit/ Quality Improvement
Essential
- Effective participation in and a commitment to clinical audit
- Experience of quality improvement work and audit
- Participation in a quality improvement programme
Desirable
- Published Audit including quality improvement
Research
Essential
- Evidence of recent research and development activity
Desirable
- Publications in nationally and internationally recognised peer-reviewed journals on subjects relevant to the specialty
Person Specification
Qualifications/ Training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Fully Accredited for Higher Specialist Training or will be eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date
- MRCP/MRCS or Equivalent
Desirable
- Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations
Experience / Clinical Skills
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised higher specialist training programme (or equivalent) in haematology
- A minimum of 2 years' experience in specialised paediatric haematology
- Evidence of interest and experience in teenage and young adult haematology
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical or research commitment and a relevant specialty interest
Management
Essential
- Understanding of wider health agenda and modern NHS
- Experience of leading teams and awareness of leadership styles
Desirable
- Management training on an accredited course
- Awareness of Service Development issues
Audit/ Quality Improvement
Essential
- Effective participation in and a commitment to clinical audit
- Experience of quality improvement work and audit
- Participation in a quality improvement programme
Desirable
- Published Audit including quality improvement
Research
Essential
- Evidence of recent research and development activity
Desirable
- Publications in nationally and internationally recognised peer-reviewed journals on subjects relevant to the specialty
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).
