Job summary
Are you ready to become a Consultant and looking for an outstanding place to work to start your career as a Consultant? Or are you a Consultant looking for experience in another city or country? Are you caring, compassionate and motivated? Do you want to work in a forward and fast thinking NHS Foundation Trust? We have an exciting opportunity for you
Our Paediatric Bone Marrow Transplant programme is one of the largest dedicated paediatric programmes in the entire United Kingdom. It serves the entire Southwest region, Oxford, Southampton, Cambridge, Norfolk and Northern Ireland.
The programme performs approximately 30 allogeneic transplants and 5- autologous transplants per year (autologous transplants are performed by the oncology team).
With strong links to the University of Bristol and University of West of England we are the major medical research centre in the region. The findings allow us to continually improve our patient care.
Our academic links also make us the largest centre for medical training in the Southwest, attracting the highest calibre clinical staff from across the UK. Staff throughout the Trust are involved in a thriving research portfolio, comprising around 450 varied, pioneering projects resulting in approximately 600 published papers each year.
This is your opportunity to join us on our journey and become a part of our talented and passionate team.
Main duties of the job
- Have specialist HSCT experience, covering all HSCT specific training as described by the current 6th edition of JACIE/FACT standards.
- Have experience in teaching and training registrars rotating within the department
- Have the ability to take the lead when caring for children and their families
- Have exceptional communication skills and work together in a multidisciplinary team
- Enthusiastic about continuous improvement and developing the service in terms of novel treatment developments in the field of Stem Cell Transplant, Cellular therapies and Gene therapies
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Working within an internationally renowned Childrens Hospital
- Opportunities for education, research and evidence based development
- At least 6 weeks of annual leave per year (increasing with length of service)
- Industry leading pension scheme
- Access to discounts in a multitude of local and national outlets.
This position involves an on call requirement including weekends.
As a Childrens Hospital we are supported by two proactive charities, Above and Beyond and The Grand Appeal. The Grand Appeals Gromit Unleashed 2 Trail was held over the summer in the south west which has raised substantial funds for clinical services. The city of Bristol is frequently voted a top destination in the UK and Europe to live and visit. There has never been a better time to relocate to and explore the beautiful and vibrant city of Bristol.
The Division will consider an application for relocation costs in line with our trust policy, please state at the time of your offer if you wish to take this up.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Working within an internationally renowned Childrens Hospital
- Opportunities for education, research and evidence based development
- At least 6 weeks of annual leave per year (increasing with length of service)
- Industry leading pension scheme
- Access to discounts in a multitude of local and national outlets.
This position involves an on call requirement including weekends.
As a Childrens Hospital we are supported by two proactive charities, Above and Beyond and The Grand Appeal. The Grand Appeals Gromit Unleashed 2 Trail was held over the summer in the south west which has raised substantial funds for clinical services. The city of Bristol is frequently voted a top destination in the UK and Europe to live and visit. There has never been a better time to relocate to and explore the beautiful and vibrant city of Bristol.
The Division will consider an application for relocation costs in line with our trust policy, please state at the time of your offer if you wish to take this up.
Person Specification
Qualification and Training
Essential
- Full and Specialist registration with a licence to practise with the General Medical Council (GMC), or evidence at the interview time to be 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 by date of interview
- Applicants that are non-UK trained, or have part of their training outside the UK which is not eligible for CCT, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CC at the interview
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of thorough/broad training with extensive experience in Paediatric Stem Cell transplantation for haematological diseases
- Experience in indications and management of patients undergoing DLI, CTLs and other cellular therapies
- Evidence of being able to take responsibility for delivering the service without supervision during all phases of transplant
- Confident on leading management of patients referred for SCT for Haematological diseases
Desirable
- Evidence of a special interest and expertise (e.g. T-replete cord transplants, MMUD transplants) that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust's service strategy
Clinical Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
- Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
- Knowledge and experience of shared care paediatric stem cell transplant service delivery
- Excellent skills in bone marrow aspiration, trephine biopsy and bone marrow harvest
Desirable
Clinical Governance and Audit
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit
- Experience of leading in Clinical Audit processes
- Positive approach to evidence based practice and MDT based patient management
- Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation
Research
Essential
- Knowledge of the principals involved in research
- Evidence of involvement in research
- Evidence of peer review research papers
Desirable
- Ability to increase the academic profile of the department
- Evidence of leading clinical/research trials
- Interest in cellular therapies
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students
- Experience of supervising trainees
- Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Formal teaching qualification
Management and Leadership
Essential
- Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
- Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
- Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
- Ability to practice independently as a consultant
- Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
- Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
Desirable
- Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
- Management experience
Interpersonal, communication and teamworking skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.
- Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries.
- Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
Behaviours and Values/Personal Abilities and Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
- Awareness of personal limitations.
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
- Ability to work under pressure in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Understanding and proven ability to apply research findings in a clinical/organisational context
- Demonstrates the Trust values
- Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture
- Knowledge and Understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives
- Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace
- Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Desirable
- Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
Person Specification
Qualification and Training
Essential
- Full and Specialist registration with a licence to practise with the General Medical Council (GMC), or evidence at the interview time to be 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 by date of interview
- Applicants that are non-UK trained, or have part of their training outside the UK which is not eligible for CCT, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CC at the interview
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of thorough/broad training with extensive experience in Paediatric Stem Cell transplantation for haematological diseases
- Experience in indications and management of patients undergoing DLI, CTLs and other cellular therapies
- Evidence of being able to take responsibility for delivering the service without supervision during all phases of transplant
- Confident on leading management of patients referred for SCT for Haematological diseases
Desirable
- Evidence of a special interest and expertise (e.g. T-replete cord transplants, MMUD transplants) that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust's service strategy
Clinical Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
- Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
- Knowledge and experience of shared care paediatric stem cell transplant service delivery
- Excellent skills in bone marrow aspiration, trephine biopsy and bone marrow harvest
Desirable
Clinical Governance and Audit
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit
- Experience of leading in Clinical Audit processes
- Positive approach to evidence based practice and MDT based patient management
- Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation
Research
Essential
- Knowledge of the principals involved in research
- Evidence of involvement in research
- Evidence of peer review research papers
Desirable
- Ability to increase the academic profile of the department
- Evidence of leading clinical/research trials
- Interest in cellular therapies
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students
- Experience of supervising trainees
- Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Formal teaching qualification
Management and Leadership
Essential
- Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
- Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
- Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
- Ability to practice independently as a consultant
- Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
- Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
Desirable
- Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
- Management experience
Interpersonal, communication and teamworking skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.
- Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries.
- Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
Behaviours and Values/Personal Abilities and Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
- Awareness of personal limitations.
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
- Ability to work under pressure in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Understanding and proven ability to apply research findings in a clinical/organisational context
- Demonstrates the Trust values
- Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture
- Knowledge and Understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives
- Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace
- Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Desirable
- Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
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).
